SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Mother sues for right to take daughter to church in Maine
A mother has been banned by the Maine Supreme Court from taking her teenaged daughter to church services. That state’s highest court ruled against Emily Bickford, a mother who simply wanted to take her child to church with her. Following a spilt form the child’s father, Bickford became Christian. The dispute started after the father sued to keep the child from attending church services. The Maine Supreme Court ruled the girl’s father had decision making authority concerning the child’s exposure to religion. Bickford is represented by Liberty Counsel. Attorneys for the mother say they hope the US Supreme Court will hear the case commenting that there are bigger constitutional issues at stake.
Christian watchdog group reports on latest from Nigeria
A Christian watchdog group is continuing its work to expose religious persecution. The CEO of Across Nigeria is shedding light on the case of a young woman named Sarah in Northern Nigeria. The woman was a convert from Islam to Christianity. Her conversion is considered a crime in Northern Nigeria, a region ruled by Sharia law. Sarah was persecuted by her family and charged for her conversion. The young woman fled and was protected by a Christian family. The family is also facing charges in court for protecting the woman. In a surprising turn of events the courts ruled in favor of the young woman. The Nigerian court ruled Sarah’s rights were impeded through intimidation, physical attacks and her arrest.
Antisemitic activity grows among K-12th grade students
A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League is monitoring antisemitic activity in US schools. The report finds that reports discrimination against Jewish students continues in K-12 grade schools. The problem has gone down in college campuses but continues to remain steady and climb among students under the age of 18. Some politicians are blaming school administrations for not stopping this kind of behavior from the beginning. Several states including Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee have taking legal measures to protect Jewish students in public schools.
SNBC Health Report: keeping good summer habits all year long
Summer is officially coming to a close, but there are some healthy habits that you can take into the rest of the year. The first is drinking plenty of water. This summer especially was hot reaching well in the 90s and over 100 degrees throughout the summer. Water is key to keeping the body hydrated and healthy. Just because temperatures go down in the fall doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay hydrated. Foods with sodium, potassium, and magnesium are also essential to put electrolytes back into the body. Eating a balanced diet, exercise and getting plenty of rest are also ways to keep the body healthy not only during the summer, but throughout the seasons.