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Purity Resources
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Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography
My kids are betting on their own sports!
ESPN estimates that 118 million Americans, some as young as 14, are caught up in a riptide of sports gambling that is rapidly jeopardizing the integrity of the sports we enjoy, as well as the futures of those who are drawn into its mesmerizing current. more »
By Laura Headley - Mar 21, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture
Richard Land urges Senate committee to enact FDA regulation of tobacco
Dr. Richard Land gave the following remarks to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Feb. 27, 2007.
Good morning, Mr. more »
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Children
Anna Nicole Smith: APA poster girl
Oh, irony of ironies.
The secular news media paused for a moment during its coverage of the sad circus surrounding the death of Anna Nicole Smith to report that the American Psychological Association has “found evidence that the proliferation of sexualized images of girls and young women in advertising, merchandising, and media is harmful to girls’ self-image and healthy development.” more »
By Karen Cole - Feb 27, 2007
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Modesty, Pornography
More Accidental Porn
Children and teens are being exposed to online pornography in record numbers, usually by accidentally viewing sexually explicit material while surfing the Internet. more »
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Don’t Decriminalize Marijuana
We’ve come to voting season again, and as usual we’re being asked to consider many proposals. Some of these proposals are well-meaning, sensible plans to improve the lives of citizens. more »
By Barrett Duke - Oct 27, 2006 - (32)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Gambling - Lotteries
Many people dream of winning the lottery, thinking that it will make their life so much easier. But that may not be true, especially if those who win the big bucks continue to live as they have and keep the same attitudes. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling - Internet Gambling
“In recent years there has been an explosive growth of gambling opportunity and activity on the Internet. The National Commission reported that while in 1997 there were approximately 6.9 million potential Internet gamblers and a revenue of about $300 million from this activity, just one year later there were 14.5 million potential Internet gamblers and a revenue of $651 million. more »
By Jerry Price - Aug 21, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling - Addiction
“Addiction rates double within 50 miles of a casino. Probable pathological gambling in Nevada in 2000 measured 3.5 percent. Other states ranged from 2.1 percent in North Dakota in 2000 to 4.9 percent in Mississippi in 1996. more »
By Jerry Price - Aug 21, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling - Crime
“INCREASING crime is a well-documented companion of legalized gambling. Crime predictably rises three to four years following the opening of a casino as problem and pathological gamblers begin to deplete their resources. more »
By Jerry Price - Aug 21, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling