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weekday brings new news that opens up topics for discussion on moral,
ethical and spiritual issues.
TODAY'S NEWS - July 26, 2002
This page is updated by 2:00 pm (PST)
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.
- What is the flaw in people's thinking when they want to leave an
inheritance, even just a portion, to their pets? When does the love
for man's best friend go too far and become idolatry?
- How does stewardship play a role in the inheritance issue as well
as in the burial of a pet?
- What Bible verses come to mind?
Isaiah 31:1,3; 2 Peter 2:12;
Jude 1:10; Genesis 1:21, 24, 26 (animals were made according to their
kind. Man was made according to God's likeness)
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HERE to find out how to become a friend of God
SIDE ORDERS - other news
from today
Divorce
not needed to cure marital misery - Washington
Times
For years, divorce has been recommended as the best remedy
for an unhappy marriage. Now a study suggests the idea that "they
got divorced and lived happily ever after" is a bigger fairy tale
than the traditional ending.
Judge
in Louisiana Bars Use of Money in Teen Abstinance Program for Religious
Purposes - Tampa Tribune
Some money from Louisiana's program to promote sexual
abstinence among young people was used unconstitutionally to advance
religion, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Death
Note Lands Woman in Hospital - Reuters
A letter from a bank informing Gloria Wicker that she
was dead and that her assets were frozen sent the woman to the hospital
with chest pains as she tried for hours to get through an aggravating
series of automated phone messages to prove she was alive.
LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues
Thursday - July 25, 2002
Divorce, American Style
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
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