An unusual response to drug problems in Toronto

An unusual response to drug problems in Toronto

VERBATIM:  Officials in the Canadian city are responding to a surge in narcotics use by handing out so-called harm reduction kits.  They include syringes for shooting drugs and pipes for smoking drugs and some contraceptives as well.  Pro-family groups and clergymen are decrying the kits, but Toronto officials say they believe the program will keep people who use drugs safer while using them.  The kits do NOT contain any information about how to get OFF drugs.  MH SRN NNEWS

A British school redefines masculinity

A British school redefines masculinity

VERBATIM:  Streatham Wells is a primary school outside London and in selecting male role models for its little boys, it is promoting Canadian actor Elliot Page.  The problem is, Elliot Page was born ELLEN Page and is actually a woman who is living as a man.  School officials say they are promoting Page in an effort to teach their male students that masculinity can take many forms.  They are also promoting pop star Harry Styles, who frequently wears a dress.  MH SRN NEWS

Another city takes a stand for life

Another city takes a stand for life

VERBATIM:  Hooks, Texas has become the 59th municipality to declare itself a sanctuary city for the unborn.  Lawmakers in Hooks have voted to outlaw all abortions within their borders and make it illegal for anyone to transport a girl from Hooks to another location for an abortion.  The state of Texas has an abortion ban of its own. The idea for unborn sanctuary cities came from liberals who had taken to declaring their localities sanctuary cities for illegal aliens in recent years.    MH SRN NEWS

Florida’s abortion ban is working

Florida’s abortion ban is working

VERBATIM:  Critics of the repeal of Roe versus Wade say it won’t stop abortion in the U.S.  Supporters of the decision say its purpose was only to allow pro-life states to act on their beliefs — and the numbers indicate that the supporters have it right.  The latest from Florida, where the procedure is banned as soon as an unborn baby’s heartbeat can be detected, indicates that abortions are down 40%.  Other pro-life states are reporting similar declines in their abortion rates.  MH SRN NEWS

Is Texas changing?

Is Texas changing?

VERBATIM:  The Lone Star State has been reliably conservative and typically Christian for a long time.  But new studies — including one from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University indicate that Texas are becoming progressively LESS Christian these days.  The CRC says the trend may be fueled by the large number of people from more liberal states who are moving to Texas for financial reasons.  Experts say over time, that may change the character of the state.  MH SRN NEWS

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has modified its suicide hotline under orders from President Trump.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has modified its suicide hotline under orders from President Trump.

VERBATIM:  Under President Biden, the agency added an extension where young people could call to discuss their gender identities and how they might carry out a so-called gender transition.  The controversial hotline somehow cost taxpayers more than 33 million dollars in just three years.  Mr. Trump has ordered it shut down.

Something new from Planned Parenthood

Something new from Planned Parenthood

VERBATIM:  The nation’s largest abortion business is heavily into sexual education, seeking to influence the way public schools teach the subject.  Planned Parenthood is now offering a program for teachers to learn how to teach sex-ed called “Sex Ed To Go” and amongst its most troubling assertions is that “children are sexual from birth”.  This discredited idea denies scientific fact and has been employed by some to argue for the decriminalization of pedophilia.  MH SRN NEWS

Franklin Graham visited the Pentagon this month

Franklin Graham visited the Pentagon this month

VERBATIM:  The popular evangelist spoke at the monthly prayer service held there by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  Writing on Facebook Graham says “It was encouraging to visit with the Secretary and witness his bold faith amongst and in front of the entire Pentagon team. I shared with the audience that my prayer for the US Military and its leaders is that Jesus Christ would be their “Rock”.” Graham is urging all Americans to pray for the military. MHN SRNN NE

The World Health Organization releases its abortion numbers

The World Health Organization releases its abortion numbers

VERBATIM:  73 million.  That’s how many abortions the WHO says took place all around the globe in 2024.  73 million is more than the population of the United Kingdom.  It’s more than the population of France and twice the population of Poland.  The WHO also reports that about 60% of unintended pregnancies result in abortion.  Of course the WHO itself is one of the biggest promoters of abortion on the planet, pressuring pro-life countries to change their laws.  MH SRN NNEWS

Most Christians give to their church the old fashioned way

Most Christians give to their church the old-fashioned way

VERBATIM:  According to the latest from LifeWay Research, 53% of those who attend worship services regularly do their giving by using the offering plate on Sunday morning.  Most put cash — some a check.  Only 23% of parishioners do their tithing through the church website and just 7% use an app.  That’s probably why the vast majority of pastors still pass the plate at services or provide a box near the door where people can make their donations.  MH SRNN NEWS

Faith impacts attitudes about abortion

Faith impacts attitudes about abortion

VERBATIM:  According to a study by the Public Religion Research Institute, the more a person engages in Christian religious practices, the LESS likely he is to support abortion.  In states where people are more religious — Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama for instance — support for abortion is LOW.  In places where people have turned away from faith — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont — support for abortion is very HIGH.  MH SRNN NEWS

Another poll indicates trouble with America’s men

Another poll indicates trouble with America’s men

VERBATIM:  It comes from the Gallup organization and it reveals that a lot of this country’s young males are lonely.  25% of men between the ages of 15-and-34 admit that they are lonely and that’s the highest percentage of any age group — male OR female.  In fact, the Gallup poll finds that young American men are more likely to be lonely than their peers in any of the major industrialized nations.  They also experience more worry than other groups.  MH SRNN NEWS

Americans weigh-in on politics and the pulpit

Americans weigh-in on politics and the pulpit

VERBATIM:  The IRS announced this month that churches will no longer lose their tax-exempt status if the pastor endorses a political candidate by name from the pulpit.  But even though that act is now permitted — it’s not necessarily welcome.  According to a poll from the Pew Research Center, large majorities of all religious groups OPPOSE clergymen endorsing specific political candidates — including nearly two-thirds of White Evangelical Protestants.  MH SRN NEWS

A look at what teenagers are saying about social media

A look at what teenagers are saying about social media

VERBATIM:  Adults have been worried about TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc for some time — and apparently with good reason.  A new poll from the Pew Research Center reveals that 48% of teens believe that social media is having a negative effect on them and their peers, while nearly half admit that they spend far too much time on it.  Experts have been warning for years that such platforms introduce kids to porngraphy, erode their self-esteem and make them anxious.  MH SRNNNEWS

The NEA breaks with the ADL

The NEA breaks with the ADL

The National Education Association — America’s biggest teachers union — is cutting all ties with the Anti-Defamation League, accusing it of exaggerating the levels of anti-Semitism in the country.  NEA spokesmen also accuse the ADL of being biased against the Palestinians.  The ADL has responded by saying “ “We will not be cowed for supporting Israel, and we will not be deterred from our work reaching millions of students with educational programs every year.”

Americans weigh-in on abortion pills

Americans weigh-in on abortion pills

VERBATIM:  Specifically, whether it’s o.k. for women — even those in states where abortion is banned — to receive the drugs through the mail.  The Public Religion Research Institute poll finds that 68% of the general population says YES — abortion pills in the mail are fine.  The survey also reveals that majorities of nearly ALL religious groups also approve of abortion by mail, and amongst White Evangelical Protestants, a surprising 50% approve.  MH SRN NEWS

Some new statistics on pornography

Some new statistics on pornography

VERBATIM:  The numbers come from the research group Wifi Talents and they reveal that 35% of ALL web data on EARTH is porn.  The global pornography industry generates nearly 100 billion dollars every year.  Here in the U.S., the average age that a child is first exposed to porn is 11 years old.  Wifi Talents also reveals the astounding fact that approximately 28,000 Americans visit pornographic websites every SECOND.  MH SRN NEWS

The governor of Missouri has signed a batch of education laws

The governor of Missouri has signed a batch of education laws

VERBATIM:  Republican Mike Kehoe put his signature on one particular measure that keeps Christian clubs in colleges and universities from being forced to allow people who are non-believers into leadership positions.  Alliance Defending Freedom is cheering the legislation, saying “Universities should encourage freedom of speech and religion, not shut it down. That includes safeguarding the ability of belief-based student organizations to associate with those who align with the organization’s mission.  MH SRN NEW

People of faith weigh-in on transgenderism and kids

People of faith weigh-in on transgenderism and kids

VERBATIM:  The poll from the Public Religion Research Institute asks members of various faith groups if parents should be allowed to obtain a sex-change operation for their underage child.  Unitarian Universalists are the MOST likely to say YES — 69%, followed by Jewish people at 63%.  At the other end of the spectrum, only 31% of White Evangelical Protestants think a mom or dad should be allowed to get their kid a sex-change operation.  MH SRNN NEWS

A voice of reason at the United Nations

A voice of reason at the United Nations

VERBATIM:  Women’s rights adviser Reem Alsalem of Jordan is calling on the world body to define gender strictly by biology in an effort to protect women and girls.  Alsalem says “I never thought the day would come where the mandate would deem it necessary to prepare a report affirming that the words ‘women’ and ‘girls’ refer to distinct biological and legal categories. You cannot protect what you cannot define,”  She accuses the U.N. of trying to erase women.  MH SRN NEWS

Another school settles an anti-Semitism lawsuit

Another school settles an anti-Semitism lawsuit

VERBATIM:  Officials at Barnard College in New York have agreed to implement a list of measures called for by Jewish students on campus in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests that broke out on campuses across the nation in the wake of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.  A growing number of colleges and universities are coming to such agreements in the face of accusations that they have ignored growing anti-Semitism within their ranks.  MH SRN NEWS

A new Gallup poll asks Americans about their values

VERBATIM:  And number one on the list is FAMILY.  More adults cited that as a top priority than anything else.  Coming in second is Freedom followed by Health.  Integrity is 4th on the rundown, followed at number five by religious faith.  Amongst those who are likely to list FAMILY at or near the top of their list are women, senior citizens, Republicans, people who are married, those without college degrees and Americans who regularly attend church.  MH SRN NEWS

The religious gender gap is shrinking

The religious gender gap is shrinking

VERBATIM:  According to the latest numbers from the Pew Research Center, women in this country are still more religious than men — but not as much as in the past.  Sadly, Pew concludes that the reason the gap is shrinking is because women are giving up on religion at a FASTER rate than are men.  Men are NOT becoming more religious.  In fact, Americans are gradually turning away from faith in this country — a trend that has been unchanged for decades.  MH SRN NEWS

Some recent immigrants tout America’s religious freedom

Some recent immigrants say religious freedom is the best thing about America

VERBATIM:  Baptist Press has been quizzing Southern Baptist leaders who were born in other countries and to a man they say the thing they treasure most about this country is the freedom to practice their faith.  Pastor Alexsai Kharlamov who lives in California says in the Soviet Union his father, grandfather and great-grandfather were all persecuted for their faith.  Pastor Misael Rodriguez who works for Louisiana Baptist University was hounded by the authorities in Cuba.  MH SRN NEW