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Has Adultery gone Mainstream?
In spite of the increased societal acceptance of things like premarital sex, “hook-ups,” cohabitation, and the LGBT lifestyle, the high percentage of people who disapproved of adultery remained constant - for decades. But about 10 years ago, that changed. In this...
Religion and the California Wildfires
We join you in being relieved and grateful that the wildfires that have devastated California seem to be under control. As the post-mortem on the cause of the fires continues, Cristina Cevallos puts forth the thesis that the cause of the fires stems, in part, from...
The ERA Debate Reignited Fact, Fiction, and the Fight to Stop It – Again
From its introduction in 1923, to its continued push for ratification today, the ERA represents a battleground for deeply held beliefs about the roles of men and women, the limits of government, and the principles that make our nation strong. So why is the ERA still...
Mars, Venus, and the Case for True Equality
Creating “equity” in all aspects of society seems like such a great idea. But, do we fully understand what we may be asking for? Alexis Tarkelson explores that question - along with “equity’s” companion piece, “parity.” Reaching full parity requires taking...
Unpacking the U.S. Supreme Court Case on Transgender Medical Care
The “transgender medicalization” debate continues to heat up. Last week, the British government changed a “temporary ban” to an “indefinite ban” (which more than likely means “permanent ban”) on the use of puberty blockers for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. A...
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What if you felt you had an answer that could alleviate much of the chaos and turmoil in communities and nations? Would you “work your fingers to the bone” to educate and share what you understand? Would you try, and try again, to influence laws and policies, both...
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Schools, Secrets, and Transgenderism
March 15, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf Mary & Jeremy Cox had their child taken from them by Child Protective Services of Indiana. There were no signs of physical abuse or neglect. The complaint raised against them was that based on their religious beliefs, they refused...
Safeguarding Against Pornography: Talk About It
February 21, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf Recently a pop singer named Gracie Abrams did an interview with Cosmopolitan Magazine. In it, she discussed various topics of her career, dating, health, therapy, and surprisingly- pornography. She didn’t delve deep into the...
Top 5 Pro-Life States Versus Top 5 Pro-Choice States: How Do They Measure Up?
February 5, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade back in 2022, the call for abortion rights has been growing steadily louder. A lot of confusion has erupted as well, with many people not knowing or understanding what their rights (or lack...
Divorce: How Waiting Periods Can Benefit the Family
January 27, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf How easy is it to get a divorce in today’s day and age? Living in the United States, I can say it depends on the state in which you live. Some require a couple to meet a certain criteria like being separated for a set time period...
Coercion at the United Nations Amidst the Devaluing of Traditional Families
January 6, 2024 By Linda Sulzen The family has been and continues to be under attack in the United Nation's debates, deliberations and in language written into their documents. In July one phrase, “the family”, was debated during negotiations related to documents that...
Raising Thinkers: Encouraging Curiosity and Learning in Children
December 2, 2024 By Amanda Henderson Every child carries a spark of curiosity that, when nurtured, can ignite a lifelong passion for learning. As parents, it’s our role to foster this curiosity in ways that resonate deeply with their personal experiences and...
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