|
|
|
Good afternoon! It's Tuesday, August 8, and today's headlines include research on marriage, activists calling on Ohio to Vote "Yes" on Issue 1, the latest news on missing Texas pastor Phillip Loveday, and a review of "Haunted Mansion."
|
A report shows that married people have been more likely to consistently characterize themselves as "very happy" compared to non-married people
over nearly the last half-century. The report, which examined responses to the General Social Survey, demonstrates that "marital status is and has been a very important marker for happiness." The findings come as a survey from the Thriving Center of Psychology shows
that two in five millennials and Gen Zers view marriage as an "outdated tradition." Full Story.
|
|
Listen to the CP Daily Podcast
|
|
|
|
Prominent activists are urging Ohio voters to Vote "Yes" on Issue 1, which would require constitutional amendments to pass with support from 60% of eligible voters. The move comes as Ohioans are set to vote on a ballot measure that would establish a right to abortion. Activists including Abby Johnson, detransitioner Chloe Cole, and Catholics for Catholics have warned the measure is necessary to protect parental rights regarding medical procedures done to their children, including abortions and irreversible gender transitions. "You have a duty to finish this fight with me" by supporting Issue 1, said detransitioner Chloe Cole. Read more.
|
|
A massive search for a missing pastor in Texas continued Monday. Phillip Loveday, 47, left home for his job at Kinder Morgan around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 2 but never arrived and hasn't contacted his family since. Read more.
|
|
Blankets, a graphic novel that depicts masturbation, pedophilia and anti-Christian ideology has been found in at least two Texas school districts. The discovery comes days after parents and independent journalists uncovered three books
available in Fort Worth schools that feature explicit content: Gender Queer: A Memoir, Flamer, and Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up. Read more.
|
|
|
|
Family Research Council's Joshua Arnold discusses how the "mismatched treatment President Biden and former President Trump continue to receive from the U.S. Department of Justice highlights a department that has lost its sense of justice." Arnold shares how the government's corruption is the result of throwing out the Bible's authority, which includes
principles such as impartial treatment and a prohibition against bribery. Read more.
|
|
Dr. Michael Brown calls on Christians to denounce Nick Fuentes of the America First movement and his anti-Semitic beliefs. Noting he was attacked by many for rebuking Fuentes on YouTube, Brown cautions, "Do not underestimate what demented people might do in the name of their twisted cause." Read more.
|
|
|
|
Many children's vitamins include added sugars, dyes, and gummy additives. So instead, we made Hiya. How do we stack up? Learn More
|
|
|
|
|
During an interview with CP, pastor and author Michael Youssef warned that many of today's churches are failing to teach the whole Gospel or equip Christians with biblical knowledge, setting the stage for the world to be deceived by the Antichrist. Youssef decried "seeker-friendly" churches that advocate moving away from the Old Testament or suggest teachings on views such as homosexuality are outdated. Read part one now.
|
|
|
|
Angel Studios CEO Neal Harmon clarified that the studio adheres to federal and state regulations when crowdfunding, explaining, "Just as anyone can invest in the stock market, everyone who meets the legal criteria can invest in Angel Studios projects." Harmon's comments came in response to the arrest of a "Sound of Freedom" investor on kidnapping charges, with Harmon praising law enforcement for their efforts. Read more.
|
|
Movieguide, an organization that touts itself as a media resource for parents, says the new Disney movie "Haunted Mansion" should be avoided because of "intentional blasphemy, evil, gross immorality, and/or worldview problems." The organization, which serves as a resource for parents looking for faith-based and family-friendly entertainment, gave the movie a "-4," which is the lowest possible score on its " Acceptability Ratings." Read more.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors
|
|
|
|