PCUSA announces controversial vote
The Presbyterian Church USA has announced support for a controversial measure. The national organization voted to support what they call gender affirming care, voting 441-30 in favor of supporting trans surgeries for all, including children. Critic Virgil Walker commented the vote says the real story is not that the Presbyterian Church supports the measure, but that the church continues to try and bless what God has called sin. Walker continued, saying the church can no longer echo the culture it was sent to reach.
Condolences around the world continue for US Senate member from South Carolina
People across all party lines in the US are offering condolences to the family of Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham, a long-time South Carolina senator, passed last week following what was described as a brief and sudden illness. He was a fierce advocate for the Trump administration, Israel, pro-life causes and the conservative movement. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone to represent South Carolina in the Senate to finish her brother’s term. Nordone was sworn in shortly after her brother’s death. President Trump, Israel’s Prime minister, and Ukraine’s president released statements honoring Graham for over two decades of service to the U.S. through Congress.
ACLJ defends young Christian student against school officials
The American Center for Law and Justice has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a young student in Washington State. The student, who was not identified in the lawsuit, has been the victim of constant ridicule from school representatives. She was scolded by the school for carrying her Bible and handing out tracts to classmates. The girl was also disciplined on three occasions and forced to attend assembly events that compromised her faith. Representatives from the ACLJ criticized school officials for their treatment of the student. The Highline Public School District has not responded to the accusations or the lawsuit, claiming they have not been served with documentation concerning a lawsuit.
SNBC Health Report: reading the most popular book in the world and its effect on your health
The Bible is the most popular book in the world with five to seven billion copies sold throughout history. According to a study by the American Bible Society, reading the Bible has a better effect on your health than anything else. Researchers followed test subjects that exercised, socialized, volunteered, prayed and read the Bible. The study group also followed subjects that simply read the Bible. Researchers found the Bible had a better effect on stress, anxiety, loneliness and hope. John Plake of the American Bible Society says the study confirms that out of all the things people do to remain healthy, reading the Bible is the most important of all these daily habits. The organization has researched the effects of the Bible and health since 2020.