Kanzo Uchimura’s life story is an inspiring example of how the history and literature of the ancient world can guide us. As a young man in Japan, Uchimura embraced Christianity, which was illegal in the country at the time. After engaging with the New Testament, he was baptised and began to live his life in accordance with Christian principles. This brought him into conflict with his own family, and with foreign missionaries in Japan who had failed to properly appreciate the 1st-century precedent of St Paul. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
