The Briefing 09-24-13

1) Female theology professor at major Christian college comes out as transgender man 

Transgender theology professor asked to leave California Christian college after coming out, Religion News Service (Sarah Pulliam Bailey)

Discrimination or doctrine at California Christian college?, World Magazine

2) For the first time, more Americans 50 and older are divorced than widowed

Divorce After 50 Grows More Common, New York Times (Sam Roberts)

3) Family meals have overwhelmingly positive impact on kids. But what if it’s over in 8 minutes? 

Does It Count as a Family Dinner If It’s Over in Eight Minutes? Wall Street Journal (Diana Kapp)