Classroom Discrimination at OU, a Rise in Brits Turning to Paganism, and Australia Bans Social Media for Minors

Authors: John Stonestreet and Maria Baer

A student at the University of Oklahoma receives a 0 for having the wrong view. A new study finds paganism is on the rise in the UK. And Australia looks to put concerns about social media’s impact on minors into law.

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The Counterpoints Collection by Zondervan Academic 

Segment 1 – News Headlines 

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Letters from Father Christmas by G. K. Chesterton 

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Segment 2 – Social Media Ban for Minors in Australia 

Australia bans social media for 16 and under 

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Segment 3 - Hell 

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