Louisiana passes Ten Commandments bill
Louisiana has become the first state to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public-school classroom. Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed HB71 into law on Wednesday after it passed in the Louisiana Senate in a 30-8 vote and then passed in the state House by a 79-16 vote last month. The American Civil Liberties Union vows to challenge the law, and the case could go to the U.S. Supreme Court. If the law survives legal challenges, every Louisiana classroom from kindergarten to the university level, which receives state funding, will be required to display the commandments "on a poster or framed document that is at least eleven inches by fourteen inches." The commandments displays would be paid for by private donations, so the state isn't funding them. Louisiana State Rep. Dodie Horton (R) introduced the bill and said implementing the Ten Commandments is the "basis of all laws in Louisiana" and honors the country's religious origins, according to The New Orleans Advocate. "I hope and I pray that Louisiana is the first state to allow moral code to be placed back in the classrooms," she said. "Since I was in kindergarten (at a private school), it was always on the wall. I learned there was a God, and I knew to honor him and his laws." All the "no" votes to the bill came from Democrats. "I didn't have to learn the Ten Commandments in school”, said one democratic senator who identifies as a practicing Catholic. "You want your kids to learn about the Ten Commandments, take them to church." Various organizations including The American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Southern Poverty Law Center have released a statement calling the mandate unconstitutional. Texas, South Carolina, and Utah have recently attempted to approve similar legislation, according to a Higher Ed Dive report.
UN issues warrant for Israeli Prime Minister
The United Nations recently accused the nation of Israel and the terrorist group Hamas of war crimes, and issued warrants for both leaders, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar. The UN’s Commission of Inquiry now claims the Israeli government is guilty of crimes against humanity.
The Commission also claims Hamas is guilty of a host of abuses. Israeli officials rejected the report, calling the accusations a political agenda. Leaders of Hamas have not responded to the accusations. The UN has repeatedly accused Israel of crimes, comparing their offensive to the attack by Hamas on October 7th of last year. The organization has not acknowledged proven evidence that Hamas uses citizens, schools and hospitals as shields adding to the number of victims. Israel has continued their stance that they will not stop until Hamas is destroyed.
California Senate has approves controversial bill
The new California state law known as AB1955 will ban teachers from reporting to parents if a child asks for their pronouns to be different from their biological gender. The bill was passed and will head to Governor Gavin Newsom, who is expected to sign the bill into law. This new law would require permission from the student before information is shared by school district employees to their parents. Greg Burt, vice president of the California Family Council, calls the new law unsafe to children. Supporters of the new law claim it is a form of support to protect LGBT children. The law will possibly generate more litigation from opponents and concerned parents.
SNBC Health Report: Bunions
Here is a story not talked about too much. Bunions, medically known as hallux [vaalgus], are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe. They occur when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place, causing the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes and forcing the joint at the base of your big toe to stick out, which then becomes swollen and painful. While it’s not always known what causes bunions, your choice of footwear can significantly contribute to the development — and worsening of — bunions. What’s more, good shoes can help to prevent and treat them. “Our feet boast a remarkable design, consisting of 28 bones that enable movement in various directions. In addition to facilitating movement, our feet play a crucial role in communicating with the ground, transmitting vital sensory information to the brain. As you’ve probably experienced, hurting feet hurt the whole body! Shoes that are too tight, too narrow, or pointed toe can squeeze your toes together, forcing your big toe into an unnatural position. This pressure causes the bones in your foot to misalign, potentially leading to the formation of a bunion at the base of your big toe. Wearing shoes that do not fit properly, whether they are too small, too large or lack adequate support, can also contribute to bunions. Aleena Kanner, one of the leading postural experts in the U.S. and a certified Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) practitioner, created “The Shoe eBook” to help you make informed footwear choices for pain-free — and bunion-free feet. To avoid developing bunions and being faced with the option of surgery, which may or may not correct the problem, focus on proper arch support, which is important for proper foot mechanics. Arch support provides help with proper pronation — the natural movement of your foot as it rolls inward to distribute the force of impact during walking or running. The PRI, in partnership with the Hruska Clinic, provides a recommended shoe list, which is updated at least twice a year. The links to both the e-book and the shoe list can be found on our website under this week’s broadcast. More than any natural remedy, however, we look to Jesus as our wisdom, our Healer and our problem solver. And finally, it might be a good decision to consider foot health over style and fashion.
Shoe List - Hruska Clinic (hruska-clinic.com)
How to Prevent and Treat Bunions (mercola.com) (bottom of the article click on the “The Shoe Ebook” here or click on the link in the article to access this information)