News Flash: Illinois Representative Dares to Define “Male” and “Female”
By Ecce Verum   |   09.19.24
Not long ago, I lamented the Massachusetts legislature's bill attempt to redefine the nature of parenting. Touted as a needed "tune-up" to "outdated norms" in current family law, the bill was written to carefully scrub out offensive, archaic words like "paternity" and replace them with innocuous, up-to-date terms like "parentage."
The Rise of a Sad Demographic: How Christians Should Respond to the So-Called DINKWADs
By Brandon Myers   |   09.18.24
DINKs are couples who have “taken over social media,” according to Christian podcast host and 2024 Illinois Family Institute banquet speaker Allie Beth Stuckey. Other thoughtful commentators like Steve Deace recently analyzed the DINK group and went so far as to ask if this group would be the death of the U.S.! Increasingly we are hearing of and learning more about this present and deeply disturbing demographic challenge of childless adults. How ought Christians think of and respond to this trend?
Debunking Arguments Against Legal Personhood for the Unborn: Part 1
By Ecce Verum   |   09.17.24
For all that Dobbs did for the fight for life, there's one issue that it conspicuously avoided—whether the unborn are in fact human persons. Dobbs repeatedly made reference to supposed "fetal life," but refused to claim that this fetal life was the life of a person and thus entitled to protection.
Biden Plan to “Help” Parents is a TRAP!
By Alex Newman   |   09.16.24
Under the guise of “helping” parents deal with stress, the Biden administration is plotting a dramatic expansion of government into the home. In short, federal authorities are seeking to take on even more responsibilities traditionally associated with the family while drugging ever larger numbers of Americans.
The White Rose Resistance: The Story of Sophie Scholl
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.14.24
“We are Christian and we are German. Therefore, we are responsible for Germany.” ~ Sophie Scholl In January of 1933, Hitler’s Third Reich rose to power in Germany. Being a good citizen of Germany, Sophie Scholl, along with her siblings, was excited to be a follower of the National Socialist cult of youth.
Self Evident: The Dark Side of the Transgender Debate with Dr. Pamela Garfield Jaeger
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.14.24
Dr. Pamela Garfield Jaeger has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. Known as The Truthful Therapist due to her transparency and honesty when it comes to the transgender debate, Dr. Jaeger discusses the overlooked dark side of mental health and gender distress.
No Gold Medal for the Absurd
Because of the dramatic skills demonstrated at every Olympics, it is hard not to cheer on our champions. I love the display of American flags and the playing of our national anthem when medals are being placed around the winners' necks. 
Cheri’s Story: The Value of Life
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.10.24
Cheri can relate to the overwhelming feelings pregnancy can bring. When she and her husband found out she was pregnant with their fourth baby, they struggled for support as they had three kids under the age of four and were facing financial difficulty.
Color Blindness
As life would have it, I’m color blind. At least as far as my eyesight is concerned. It’s more properly called “color vision deficiency.” So I’m a bit deficient. I know that.  
Doctors Protecting Children Declaration Calls on Medical Institutions to Follow the Science
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.02.24
On June 6 of this year, the Doctors Protecting Children Declaration officially launched. Included in the coalition of co-signers are members of the healthcare community representing a variety of specialties, including psychiatrists, pediatricians, nurses, physicians, scientists, and more.
Without a Conscience
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   08.30.24
Many years ago, a disguised Mafia “hitman” was interviewed on national TV. He was asked a variety of questions but the one that stood out in my mind was how he dealt with his conscience. His laconic response was, “What’s a conscience?”
Katie’s Story: Purpose and Hope
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.29.24
“I do wish that I had the teenage life everybody so dreams about.” When Katie found out she was 5 months pregnant at only 15 years old, she was terrified.
The Origin of Abortion in America
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.26.24
Margaret Sanger is well known as one of the key originators of the abortion practice in America today. Yet, names like Francis Galton, Thomas Malthus, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and Bill and Melinda Gates are often overlooked and swept under the rug.
Biblical Counseling: A Lasting Alternative to Therapy
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.24.24
By all standards and metrics, America has a mental health crisis. Not only that, but it also has a moral crisis. The number of people who are seeking help for unwanted behaviors and emotions is growing by leaps and bounds. What is more, the link between mental health and spiritual health is undeniable.
Abortion is a Men’s Issue: Part 2
By Ecce Verum   |   08.23.24
In Part 1, I relayed a conversation I had with a man on an airplane who recited the standard line about abortion being a "woman's choice" to justify his lack of opinion on the matter. I expressed my recent conviction about how wrong this perspective is, as well as my growing frustration with men who shirk their responsibility to speak up for the vulnerable.
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