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PEPFAR’s Future Full of Concerns
The United States has led the world in efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). But life- and family-affirming principles within PEPFAR are under attack as some members of Congress are trying to inject the program with pro-abortion policies while siphoning funds from abstinence education. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Birth Control
Cutting—cool or carnal?
Sometimes Chloe uses a knife, sometimes a razor blade and sometimes even an ink pen.
Then she goes to great lengths to cover up the cut and resulting scar on her body. more »
By Dana Williamson - Feb 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Citizenship, Social Issues
Youth ministers encourage professional help for cutters
A random survey of Oklahoma Baptist youth ministers revealed many have dealt with cutters in their youth groups.
Jason Peck, youth minister at Purcell, Union Hill, who has been there about a year, said when he came, he learned there were a few students who were cutting. more »
By Dana Williamson - Feb 5, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Living, Health, Parenting
Responding to TV Violence
For decades, most social scientists have scoffed at concern about the impact of the growing violence in entertainment. No more. Now a study funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has demonstrated an irrefutable link between exposure to media violence and violent behaviors. more »
By Bob Terry - Feb 4, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting
Centers help women find value in Christ
Unplanned pregnancy is not just a teen problem, workers at Baptist supported pregnancy crisis centers say.
Asheville Pregnancy Support Services, which is supported in part by local Baptist churches, helps pregnant women from 14 to 40 years old, according to Deborah Wood, chief executive officer. more »
By Steve DeVane - Jan 31, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Parenting, Life, Abortion
Adoption revival holds HOPE for ORPHANS
The high-profile adoptions of Hollywood stars such as Rosie O’Donnell and Angelina Jolie have increased awareness of the plight of orphans around the world. more »
By Melissa Deming - Jan 28, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption
LIFE DIGEST: U.S. abortions drop to lowest total in three decades
Pro-life Americans received some welcome news just before Sanctity of Human Life Sunday—the number of abortions has reached its lowest level in three decades. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 22, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Looking to Psalm 139 as inspiration for saving babies
A Colorado ministry to women in crisis pregnancies recently received a tremendous boost toward its efforts to save human lives—a new sonogram machine. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Jan 21, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Parenting, Mothers, Life, Abortion
Study: U.S. abortions lowest in 30 years
The number of abortions in the United States has reached its lowest level in three decades, according to a report released Jan. 17.
The study found there were 1.21 million abortions in 2005, down from 1.31 million in 2000 and the smallest annual total since 1.18 million were performed in 1976, according to the Guttmacher Institute. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 17, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, National
LIFE DIGEST: New research not harmless, pro-lifers say
Scientists report they have developed embryonic stem cells without destroying human embryos in research they believe should quickly receive federal funding. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 14, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics