Society & Culture

“Paxton’s comments, announced in a Sept. 2 press release, comes on the heels of a court-ordered delay of the implementation of Senate Bill 11, which was set to take effect this month, and allows school boards to set aside time for voluntary prayer and religious text readings.” - CPost

“Teaching the Virtues is not only a fine introduction to a conservative tradition animated by a regard for the Permanent Things, but also a promise of more to come. It is the first book published by a new imprint of the Russell Kirk Center, Mecosta House.” - Providence

“Many here in the United States advocate for legalized euthanasia…. Thankfully, there are other voices opposing it. For instance, the American Medical Association has stated, ‘Euthanasia is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer, would be difficult or impossible to control, and would pose serious societal risks.’” - P&D

“…while Davis could have limited her appeal to her situation, asking the court to resolve her personal status and remove the judgment against her, she chose instead to challenge the ‘legal fiction’ at the heart of Obergefell itself. For Christians who are praying for the end of Obergefell, this is no small matter.” - World

“A federal judge has sided with satirical news site The Babylon Bee and other plaintiffs by striking down a California state bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that prohibited the distribution of deep fake images and videos of politicians.” - C.Leaders

“You’re right; what you do does matter for heaven—just not in the way you’re framing it here. So let me start with Jesus and finish with Jesus.” - Russell Moore

“According to a recent article in The Atlantic, assisted suicide is now so popular in Canada that doctors cannot keep up with the demand.” - Breakpoint

“The moral views of Americans are not static, however. Many have shifted over the more than 20 years Gallup has conducted this poll. Mostly, Americans have grown more permissive.” - Baptist Press

“Trump’s job approval rating is 40% in August. Support for his performance on the economy and foreign policy also flat. Americans remain dour about economy’s health and direction.” - Gallup