Family - news
It seems that HIV really ‘is a gay disease’
It seems that HIV ‘is a gay disease.’
How should society respond to a behavior – a lifestyle choice – that places those who engage in the behavior at a high risk for poor health and grave disease? more »
by: Kelly Boggs - Jul 3, 2008 - comments: 10 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
The face of marriage in America
On a warm, windswept Saturday, a young bride and groom were married in a Mississippi Baptist church. It was a scene undoubtedly repeated many times on a Saturday in many other venues around the country, but we seem to never grow tired of this age-old celebration of unfailing love and lifetime commitment. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - comments: 4 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
A little honesty, please
Gambling has wrought many changes in Mississippi since it was legalized in 1992, but did you know that it has created employment for everyone in Tunica County and put a pickup in every driveway? more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling
LIFE DIGEST: Human rights to go to apes in Spain
The Spanish parliament’s move to grant rights previously reserved for human beings to chimpanzees and other apes is a victory for those seeking to minimize the uniqueness of humanity, a bioethics specialist says. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jun 30, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Life, Abortion, Cloning, Citizenship, Human Rights
Dan Ireland — Legend, Legacy
When observers talk about those who exert major influence on decisions made by the Alabama Legislature, many talk about Alfa (Alabama Farmers Federation), the AEA (Alabama Education Association), the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) or the Business Council of Alabama. more »
by: Bob Terry - Jun 30, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation
Fathers pass down life lessons through gardening
Lots of people cry around onions, but for Steve Tierce, it’s okra — okra gets him a little choked up.
Okra and squash. And tomatoes. And eggplant. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Jun 29, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Fathers
Missouri Baptists cast wary eyes toward Calif., New York actions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The hopes of Missouri Baptists and other pro-life citizens across America that a stay would be secured through the California Supreme Court concerning its May 15 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in that state were dashed June 4. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Jun 28, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
It’s a boy! (or is it?)
If you discipline your child by spanking, the so-called progressives in our world say you are guilty of child abuse. If, however, you take your child to a doctor for medical treatment in order to delay puberty in preparation for sex reassignment surgery, many of these same liberals will applaud you as a brave and caring parent. more »
by: Kelly Boggs - Jun 27, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Parenting
California ruling lousy legal logic
“The California Constitution properly must be interpreted to guarantee this basic civil right [the right to marry] to all Californians, whether gay or heterosexual, and to same-sex couples as well as to opposite-sex couples,” declared the California Supreme Court. more »
by: Kelly Boggs - Jun 26, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Court rules child rapist cannot be executed
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 25 a child rapist may not be executed if he did not kill his victim.
The vote was 5-4 in the case, with Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy joining the high court’s four more liberal members in the majority. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jun 25, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Capital Punishment,