‘God & Country’ Preaches to the Choir
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“Rob Reiner’s documentary makes a strong case against political extremism in the name of Christ—for those who already agree.” - C.Today
Jordan Peterson wrestles with God
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“In a new lecture tour to support a forthcoming book, the psychologist and public intellectual hews ever closer to Christianity, tantalizing fans who take their cues on converting from his secular but religiously curious thought.” - RNS
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Over 16,000 Canadians Likely Died From “Medical Assistance in Dying” in 2023
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“The nation’s Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying discloses that there were 13,241 euthanasia deaths in 2022 alone.” - Daily Citizen
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Religious ‘Nones’ Are A Complex Group, Hard To Pigeonhole
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“One thing’s for sure. The religious and irreligious landscape in America is changing dramatically.” - Religion Unplugged
Related: ‘Nones’ Have Always Been with Us - TGC
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How significantly have ecological or environmental factors contributed to the huge increase in LGBTQ numbers?
Dr. Leonard Saxe and others have written about how environmental estrogens are messing with gender among fish and wildlife in general. We have female fish with male parts and vice-versa, for example. Even population declines are best explained (in some nations) as a result of lower sperm counts, lower testosterone numbers, etc.
Here is one secular article that discusses this: https://nothinghumanisalien.substack.com/p/are-xenoestrogens-causing-a-…
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But Is It Worth It? A Question To Christian Trumpists
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“I know some Christian Trumpists who will simply say that, in spite of Trump’s character flaws, they will support him because the alternative is always worse. My question to Christian Trumpists is: But is it worth it?” - Roger Olson
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Less Than Half of Americans “Very Satisfied” With Own Lives
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“47% “very” satisfied with their personal lives; one point shy of record low… 78% very or somewhat satisfied; down five points since last year” - Gallup
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Married People Are Living Their Best Lives
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“In 2023, married adults ages 25 to 50 are 17 percentage points more likely to be thriving than adults who never married, up from 12 percentage points in 2009.” - IFS
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American College of Pediatricians statement notes lack of evidence in support of 'gender affirming' care for minors
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From the statement: “there is no long-term evidence that current ‘gender affirming’ medication and surgical protocols benefit their mental well-being.” - American College of Pediatricians
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Pew Research: 8 Facts About Atheists
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“Around six-in-ten U.S. atheists are men (64%). And seven-in-ten are ages 49 or younger, compared with about half of U.S. adults overall (52%).” - Pew
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