Some disturbing statistics: About 1.2 million children are sold into slavery each year. Human trafficking is the second most lucrative crime in the world, with an estimated market value of $32 billion annually. 27 million people are estimated to be enslaved worldwide. 2 children are sold every minute.
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Pope Benedict XVI had some harsh words about the global economic crisis this week. According to the pontiff, a person who pursues money and success is building a house on sand. He also said money and the pursuit of wealth are worthless. “We are seeing now in the collapse of the big banks that this [...]
The Alliance Defense Fund is urging churches to violate tax exemption laws Sunday by participating in “The Pulpit Initiative” or “Pulpit Freedom Sunday.” They would like participating churches to endorse a political candidate as a stunt to overturn tax laws stating that non-profits can lose their tax-exempt status by making political endorsements. Funny, isn’t it? [...]
This blog is not intended to be political. While, I must admit, election year is like football season to me, I will not delve into politics in this blog. However, I will link to people who do on occasion, when I see a fresh perspective. Based on our current political climate, that won’t be too [...]
Recently, scientists discovered what they are calling The Monogamy Gene. For those unfamiliar, it is a gene that is believed to influence monogamous behavior in men, meaning some men are genetically predisposed to cheat on their partners or to seek multiple sexual partners. I know that the knee-jerk response of the Christian community is going [...]