August 19, 2011
Broken societies need strong families – Ask Britain!
By Rachel Allison The response of British prime minister David Cameron to the recent riots and vandalism in his country made me shout “Hallalujah!...
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August 18, 2011
Reader Poll: “Is Euthanasia going to be culturally and politically promoted as a solution to aging and overburdened social programs?”
We asked our readers this question: “Do you think that "'duty to die" and euthanasia may eventually be culturally and politically promoted as a solution for the overburdened social programs caused by an abundance of aging baby boomers?” Here’s how they responded: Never Happen 7 Percent Yes, it will...
August 16, 2011
The Tragedy of Technology
by Rachel Allison In today’s world of fascination with iPhones, iPads, iPods, computers, Internet and texting, social skills are becoming less and less evident. But what is even more troubling is the demise of family communication. Whether purposefully or consequentially people are shutting real live people...
August 15, 2011
A Real-Life Heroine
By Marcia Barlow “I have never met anyone in my life that has volunteered forty years for a cause without taking a penny of salary. I mean…that is just an incredible commitment. ” - Peter Smith Yes, it is an incredible commitment! This past spring when the...
August 12, 2011
Reader Poll: “Does it concern you that the U.S. government is considering eliminating the now existing ban against blood donation by any man who has had homosexual sex?”
This is the question we asked our readers: “Does it concern you that the U.S. government is considering eliminating the now existing ban against blood donation by any man who has had homosexual sex?” Here is how they responded: 92 Percent Concerns me, a ban is a prudent...
August 11, 2011
Legislature of the State of New York vs. truth: The activists can’t win
By Mike Duff I have been asked many times over the last few weeks to explain the decision of New York's State legislature and their surprising move to create homosexual marriage. To say this was surprising may, in and of itself, surprise those that stereotype the...
August 10, 2011
Eyes opened to what is going on at the UN
*Another in UFI’s series of blog posts from the young adults attending the UN High Level Meeting on Youth. This time from a mother who accompanied the youth group. By Kerri Davenport It was interesting to attended the General Assembly where delegates of countries were given...
August 9, 2011
Raising Thrifty Children in a Materialistic World
by Rachel Allison At the time I didn’t consider our financial struggles a season with purpose, I just recognized it as being extremely difficult. What my husband and I learned during those years of stretching every nickel seems insignificant compared to what our children learned. They recognized...
August 8, 2011
Myth Buster Monday: Are late term abortions rare?
"There are very few late terms abortions performed – only for medical reasons such as danger to the mother or unhealthy fetus,” claim those who promote abortion. “Not only are they rare, there aren’t many abortion providers available to perform them,” continues the misinformation meme. According...
August 5, 2011
Reader Poll: Do you think that employers ever base their hiring (or firing) decisions on what they see on a Facebook page?
Here’s the question we asked readers: “Do you think that employers ever base their hiring (or firing) decisions on what they see on a Facebook page?” Here is how they responded: 86 Percent Yes 6 Percent No 9 Percent Sure hope not Relevant reading: Half of employers 'reject potential worker after...
August 4, 2011
An Hour at the Mission of Bulgaria
*Another in UFI’s series of blog posts from the young adults attending the UN High Level Meeting on Youth By Niels Wankier Having lived in the country of Bulgaria for two years as a service missionary for my church, I had hoped to be able to use...
August 3, 2011
“Students defend the family at the UN”
UFI in the News Four students from BYU and a student from Arizona State University attended a conference with the UN in New York City to represent United Families International on July 25 and 26. Many young people attended the conference to discuss issues facing the...
August 2, 2011
Women, Fashion, and Aging Gracefully
By Rachel Allison Several years ago my husband and I had the opportunity to travel to India. We were there for eleven days to tour and inspect progress being made in the slums of Hyderabad, so we weren’t expecting modern or state of the art anything. ...
August 1, 2011
Myth Buster: Does reorientation therapy harm individuals who experience unwanted same-sex attraction?
Is reparative therapy (or reorientation therapy as it is sometimes called) harmful to individuals who experience same-sex attraction? Is it “unethical” as some members of the psychological associations claim? Those who stridently oppose reparative therapy object to the notion that homosexual behavior is disordered and...
July 29, 2011
Poll: Have you ever been called a “hater” because of your stance on same-sex marriage?
Here’s the question that we asked UFI readers: “Have you ever been called a "hater" or a "bigot" because of your stance on same-sex marriage?” Here is how readers responded: 78 percent “Yes” 22 percent “No” The Chilling of Our First Amendment Rights The First Amendment is more than a legal...
July 28, 2011
Straight Talk for Those Who Buy into Hollywood’s Values
By Rachel Allison Hollywood and the media send “in your face” messages of sexual lies that far too often men and women swallow, hook, line and sinker. “Sex on the first date? That’s okay, it was love at first sight”. “You waited to have sex until...
July 27, 2011
At the UN, Count on Unpredictability
*Another in UFI’s series of blog posts from the young adults attending the UN High Level Meeting on YouthBy Desiree DavenportGrowing up in Iowa, I had to learn to stand up for my beliefs, which weren’t always popular. Conservative views and Christian beliefs were present...
July 26, 2011
The youth of the world invited, but not allowed to speak
*Another in UFI's series of blog posts from the young adults attending the UN High Level Meeting on Youth By Ashley Tucker Growing up I always imagined and thought of the United Nations as a grand, elite meeting ground for world intellectuals who work to change the...
July 26, 2011
With Rights come Responsibility
*Five young adults representing United Families International are currently attending the UN High Level Meeting on Youth in New York. This is the first in a series of posts written by these individuals telling of experiences and their insights. By Faith Goimarac One key phrase of the...
July 22, 2011
Broken Promises: The UN and the U.S. are killing millions
By Grace Sailor As I delve into the book Broken Promises: How the AIDS Establishment Has Betrayed the Developing World by Harvard professor, Edward C. Green, a self-acclaimed lifelong, outspoken liberal-progressive-leftist, I am mesmerized by his conservative views on the solution to what is referred to...
July 21, 2011
Reader Poll: Is divorce becoming less socially acceptable?
Here is the question we asked our readers: “The New York Times is reporting that divorce is becoming less socially acceptable. Have you noticed that in your social circles?” Here is how they responded: 87 percent “No” 13 percent “Yes” We were surprised that not many of our readers...
July 21, 2011
Number One Killer
The statistics on African American abortions are shocking. Numbers like: “In New York, sixty percent of all African American babies are aborted.” Even though African Americans are only about 13 percent of the U.S. population, one of every three abortions in the United States is...
July 20, 2011
Feeling Overworked and Under Appreciated at Home? Maybe It’s Time to Go on Strike.
Catch the interview with Sherri Mills, author of “I Almost Divorced My Husband But I Went On Strike Instead.” Years ago, Sherri Mills was fed up with being an overworked, under-appreciated mother and wife. Facing a potential divorce, she decided to solve her domestic labor...
July 19, 2011
Recorded Experiences—Memories Remembered
By Rachel Allison Mothers who still have children in the home, this is for you. You may think that the laundry bins will always overflow, but they won’t. You may think that stumbling on an abandoned toy or tennis shoe will forever be a daily experience,...
July 18, 2011
Myth Buster: Are atheists more intelligent than the religious?
Intelligent people are less likely to believe in God, claims researcher and academic Richard Lynn. Professor Lynn is also quick to point out that academics are less likely to believe in God. "Why should fewer academics believe in God than the general population? I believe it...