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TODAY'S NEWS - July 15, 2002
This page is updated by 2:00 pm (PST)
New
British Reality Show Causes Controversy - Zap2it
Having problems finding the perfect mate? How would you
like it if the choice was taken out of your hands and given to your
kids?
- If a parent is getting remarried, how much say should their children
have in who they choose for a spouse?
- What decisions should a child not be a part of? Is age a major factor?
Explain.
- What scriptures come to mind?
Use the Bible tool below to help you find what you
are looking for.
Public
School Pushes Homosexual Agenda and Discriminates Against Christian
Student During 'Diversity Week'--Federal Lawsuit Filed
- Zap2it
Also during this week, certain school officials jointly
agreed to prevent Betsy from expressing her Roman Catholic view on homosexuality
at the “Homosexuality and Religion” panel. School officials claimed
that Betsy’s religious view toward homosexuality was a “negative” message
and would “water-down” the “positive” religious message that they wanted
to convey; that is, that homosexual behavior and religion are compatible,
and that homosexual behavior is not immoral or sinful.
- Who's responsibility is it teach morality? What role do you think
the schools should take in teaching morality?
- If this board had granted you permission to speak your mind on your
position of homosexuality, what would you say in your speech?
- What kind of people do you surround yourself with when you are trying
to make a tough decision?
- What scriptures come to mind?
Proverbs 24:6; 25:19; 27:9; 12:15;
James 1:5
SIDE ORDERS - other news
from today
Gays
race supporters of marriage amendment - Washington
Times
Advocates for religious and legal "marriage"
for homosexuals are moving toward their goal, racing against a countermove
to amend the U.S. Constitution to say marriage is between a man and
woman.
Faith
Questioned at Recent International AIDS Conference
- AP
The Roman Catholic Church - and to a lesser extent other
world faiths and denominations - were criticized for failing to talk
about the disease openly and preaching social mores that conference
participants considered unrealistic or to be impeding efforts to stop
the disease's rampant spread in poor regions, especially Africa.
Mom
Breast-Feeds 8-Year-Old Son - TheSanDiegoChannel.com
Stuckey told prosecutors she did not force her child
to nurse and that she was not gaining sexual pleasure from the experience.
She said she would allow her son to continue breast-feeding until he
weans himself. She also said she felt breast-feeding might be inappropriate
when a child reaches his teens.
LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues
Friday - July 5, 2002
Hurry up and date
Wednesday - July 3, 2002
Christian Mass Media Reach More Adults With the Christian Message
Than Do Churches
Cruise Kids to Live 'Far and Away'
Tuesday - July 2, 2002
Cruise Kids to Live 'Far and Away'
Monday - July 1, 2002
Why men drag their feet down the aisle
Friday - June 28, 2002
What to take? Evacuees must choose from a lifetime of memories
The race to raise a brainier baby
Thursday - June 27, 2002
Flap After Court Rules Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional
Wednesday - June 26, 2002
Spanking May Make Kids Violent, Analysis Finds
Sign Threatens Potential Car Thieves
Tuesday - June 25, 2002
Democracy for Palestinians
For Some, Tag Joins Dodgeball as Playground Pariah
Leveled Playing Field?
Monday - June 24, 2002
Suicide over hair-do
FBI: Major Crime Up 2 Percent
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