Have you ever heard of the “third space?” Not too many people have, because in the present culture, it has pretty much disappeared, especially among the younger and non-religious. “Sociologist Ray Oldenburg (1991) described third spaces as informal, accessible places where people gather voluntarily, build relationships, and create shared meaning. They are neutral, low-pressure environments … Continue reading The Loss of the Third Space
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Pfizer’s Unseemly Partnership with Public Schools
Illinois First State to Promote Mental Health Drugs for Students Summer is nearly over, and children around the country will return to school in just a few weeks. In the past, parents used to be happy when their kids headed back to school. Still, today, many Christian conservative parents are apprehensive about sending off their … Continue reading Pfizer’s Unseemly Partnership with Public Schools