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TODAY'S NEWS - July 25, 2002
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Divorce, American Style - CBS News
People who marry young, have less money, are not religious and whose parents are divorced are more likely to divorce themselves.

Click here for the report by the National Center for Health Statistics as referred to in the above article.

• According to the findings of this survey, what are the criteria for giving your marriage the best chance of not ending up in divorce?
  
  
• One of the statements made by the report's lead author is that your views of purity and marriage reflect your family values. Given the results of this study and what has become the norm in society, how do you rate the family values held by society today? What effects do you see from the views held by society towards marriage and family?
  
  
• What do you see as the common denominator in the major problems facing our country today? List some of the problems first to help you in this (i.e. AIDS, pornography, divorce, poverty, youth violence...).
  
  
• What scriptures come to mind?
  Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16; Matthew 15:4; 1 Peter 3:7; Ephesians 6:1-4;

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SIDE ORDERS - other news from today

Want to Check In? Be Without Sin - Fox News
Hotels have long been the spot for romantic trysts, but don't even think of hitting the sheets at the Whatley House in Marietta, Ga., unless you're both wearing wedding rings ... and married to each other.

Partial-Birth Abortion Bill Passes House - Fox News
Anti-abortion forces in the House once again pushed through a ban on a specific abortion procedure despite past legislative failures, court challenges and an uncertain future in the Senate.

Ailing Man Sues Fast-Food Firms - Fox News
A New York City lawyer has filed suit against the four big fast-food corporations, saying their fatty foods are responsible for his client’s obesity and related health problems.

Easing the Pain - ABC News
"Goodbye, my precious," whispered the woman as she leaned over a tiny casket. The couple said they had buried all their pets here, saying it gave them the ability to "let go."

Bill legalizes trusts for the family pet - Washington Times
Thanks to a new Florida law set to take effect Jan. 1, a dog — or cat, horse or bird — can be not only a man's best friend but also his most esteemed heir.

LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Wednesday - July 24, 2002

Americans Speak: Enron, WorldCom and Others Are Result of Inadequate Moral Training By Families

Tuesday - July 23, 2002

A Girl or Boy, You Pick The Gender of Your Next Baby

Monday - July 22, 2002

• Avila Found Not Guilty in 2000 Molestation Trial
  
• While women have broken gender barriers, men still favour traditional roles
  
• Movement to Change 'Satans' Nickname

Friday - July 19, 2002

Weblog: Dobson Again Calls For Parents To Pull Kids Out of Public Schools

Thursday - July 18, 2002

Digital "Buddies"; Friend or Faux?

Wednesday - July 17, 2002

Dad regards pledge case as his 'duty'

Tuesday - July 16, 2002

• Lie-detection advances raise hope, concerns
  
• 'Godless Americans' Plan March on Nation's Capital

Monday - July 15, 2002

• British Reality Show Will Hand Parents Marriage Choice to Kids
  
• Public School Pushes Homosexual Agenda and Discriminates Against Christian Student During 'Diversity Week'--Federal Lawsuit Filed

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