SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 9th, 2023

UMC Churches sue to be removed from national organization
Churches with a more conservative conviction are accelerating their exit from the US Methodist Church. The congregations cite the liberal doctrine that has recently been accelerated by the more liberal branch of the denomination. Several churches in various regions around the US recently voted to leave the UMC. Churches in South Carolina, Texas, Michigan, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia have voted to leave the national Methodist Church organization. The UMC North Georgia Conference has even filed a lawsuit against the national organization in order to continue the separation process and keep their properties. This separation plan had recently been put on hold by the national organization. The split within the United Methodist Church is also being blamed on the change in policy by the national organization embracing LGBT parishioners, and pro-LGBT ministers presiding over various churches. Since 2019 over 2-thousand churches have left the national Methodist Church organization.

Liberal law organization sues over ban of Satan after school club
The ACLU has announced a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania school district over the ban of a satanic after school club. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Saucon Valley School District after it banned the After School Satan Club. The ACLU of Pennsylvania claims the ban is a violation of its policy. This policy requires allowing outside groups’ to use school facilities. The legal organization further adds the ban is a violation of the Satanic Temple’s First Amendment rights to Free Speech. The legal director of the ACLU, Sara Rose claims this will set a dangerous precedent for refusing to protect controversial opinions from censorship. The Satanic Temple has attempted to create several after school groups around the US. Most of the groups have ended due to objections from conservative, parent, and Christian organizations. A representative for the Satanic Temple claims the after-school club is an alternative to other religious after school groups and will promote free speech and religious liberty among children.

IDF Launches attacks in defense of Israel
Israel defense forces launches a counterattack against forces this week. The airstrike was in retaliation of recent attacks by Hamas into Israeli territory. The IDF said in a statement they targeted a facility used to make weapons for the terrorist organization. This attack launched after several rockets were fired into Israel by Hamas; no one was reported injured in those attacks. The IDF later reported a raid on a mosque following an incident with teens who sympathized with Hamas. The attacks by the youth resulted in the raid of a mosque to arrest the suspects. The raid resulted in 350 arrests following protests by men at the mosque. Most of those arrested were at the mosque observing the Islamic holiday Ramadan. This has been a particularly tumultuous time in Israel. In addition to attacks by terrorists, the Israeli government has seen weeks of violent and disruptive protests. The protests by citizens and liberal organizations are due to efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reform the nation’s judicial system.

SNBC Health Report: researchers are recommending a daily dose of walnuts due to a new study
Walnuts are already known for their heart health benefits. Researchers at Texas Tech University studied walnuts to see if their consumption had a direct effect on other areas of the body. Researchers found consuming walnuts directly affected the microbes in the gut promoting more healthy bacteria. The study followed participants that ate one cup of walnuts per day compared to subjects that did not consume walnuts.  According to the National Institutes of Health, 70-80 percent of the body’s immune cells are in this particular area, and it is important to keep it healthy. In addition to heart and gut health walnuts are beneficial to brain health and rich in antioxidants.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 2nd, 2023

US House passes The US House of Representatives recently passed the Parents Bill of Rights
This potential law is designed to give parents more of a say in their child’s education. Supporters call the bill especially important because of the current climate in the US. The bill passed on straight party lines with no Democrats voting for the bill. It now goes to the Democrat controlled Senate and is expected to face a battle there. The Parents Bill of Rights gives parents the right to know what their child or children are being taught, and to have their concerns heard by school administrators. The right to see the school’s budget and spending, protection of children’s privacy and the right to keep children safe are also a part of the bill’s protections for parents. The bill will require schools to post school curriculums and free speech at school board meetings. Some members of the Democratic party who voted against the bill called it an attempt by Republicans to “censor history”. 

 Library director fired over Kirk Cameron book tour
A library director in Tennessee has lost his job following an incident involving Kirk Cameron. Cameron recently wrote a pro-America book and is doing a nationwide book tour. The tour first made headlines after several libraries refused to host events. Most of the facilities had previously sponsored Drag Queen story hours. Several of the libraries claimed the event by Cameron would be offensive to LGBT groups. According to witnesses that accompanied Cameron to the event, the library’s director and his staff were described as difficult prior to the event and were intentionally disruptive. One guest added that the director of the library, Allan Morales, had attempted to sabotage people attending the event in the community encouraging guests not to come. Allan also reportedly emailed the publishing company claiming he did not want to “promote an agenda on the left or the right.”  The county board where the library is located later voted to fire Allan following the incident. Allan has declined comment saying he wants to move on and hopes the community heals from the controversy. Cameron’s book and book tour received nationwide attention for the number of libraries that refused to host him. Most of those libraries later extended invitations following outcry from their local communities and supporters.

 World Athletics bans trans athletes in women’s international competition
The World Athletics Council has announced they will not allow transgender athletes in women’s competitions. The international governing body announced recently the ban will include track and field sports and all related sports. The organization said in their statement of their decision that fairness must be maintained among female athletes above all other considerations. The statement included the group examined science concerning the difference in physical performance between men and women as part of their decision. The organization said the integrity of the female category in athletics is paramount. The council says the decision may be reexamined in the next few years as they continue to monitor scientific studies. World Athletics was founded in 1912 and is the governing body for all international track and field events and running. The council’s decision could affect similar organizations including the International Olympic Committee. The IOC has previously allowed trans athletes in women’s competition but have moved away from the subject following controversy over the matter.

SNBC Health News: scientists are reporting additional benefits for chia seeds
This tiny seed is packed with several nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. According to a recent report the seed is considered a healthy fat and is full of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. It is considered a heart healthy food and protects it against inflammation and the development of heart disease. Chia seeds contain four grams of fiber and is considered a good carb. Its also rich in calcium and assists in bone health due to key micronutrients the seeds contain. This tiny seed contains disease fighting antioxidants and 2 to 3 grams of protein per tablespoon. Chia seeds can be added to various meals and drinks as an added nutrient boost to your daily food intake. (ex. adding chia seeds to smoothies is a great way to include them into your diet).

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 26th, 2023

Teacher suspended for conservative comments online
A Methodist Bible college professor has been fired in the UK for speaking against homosexuality. According to report Dr. Aaron Edwards was fired from Cliff College in Derbyshire, England following a series of tweets by Edwards. The professor tweeted on his own personal account “Homosexuality is invading the church”. Edwards continued saying if the church does not acknowledge sin, then the need for a Savior is diminished, and it is not homophobic to call homosexuality a sin. Dr. Edwards was suspended from the College after the tweets. The school’s officials claim the remarks caused some members of the church “distress” and were “damaging” to the school’s core work.  School officials even considered turning Edwards in to the government’s terrorism task force because of the remarks. Dr. Edwards says the school and the UK Methodist church’s actions illustrate the problems within the church. Edwards added that the church is attempting to silence traditional beliefs based on the Word of God. Methodist church officials in the United Kingdom have refused to comment on this case.

 State AG hosts Drag Queen story hour on taxpayer’s tab
NY State Attorney sponsors New York State’s attorney general recently hosted a drag queen story hour for families with small children. Letitia James announced the story hour on social media encouraging families to bring their children out for the event. The office of the attorney general report over 200 people showed up for the story hour. James’ office released a statement saying the event was held to, “condemn hate and combat rampant disinformation.”  Critics called the event a grooming session. They also reminded citizens living in the state that this event was put on with taxpayer dollars. One drag queen story hour event in 2018 received over 200 thousand dollars in city contracts according to The New York Post. Opponents are calling for James’ resignation for sponsoring controversial events with taxpayer dollars.

Ivy League University sponsors “emotional training” curriculum for young children
A school curriculum developed under Yale Medical School is using emotional persuasion tactics to trigger children attending public schools. Parents claim the curriculum is being used to make students become angry about social justice causes and aid them in developing an "intersectional identity”.

The tightly guarded curriculum was created by the Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yales’ Child Study Center. The lessons deeply probe into student's emotions, personal relationships, traumas, beliefs and triggers. 

A law firm, the Dhillon Law Group, recently threatened a lawsuit against the Newport-Mesa School District. Attorneys for the firm accused the school district of forcing students to participate in the curriculum with no opt-out feature. The firm also accused the lessons require teachers who are unlicensed in this area to counsel students on the matter which is a violation of federal and constitutional law.

The curriculum encourages students to "see red" on their "mood meters," and to be enraged by social justice issues. It also encourages educators to bring inflammatory images into classrooms to create a culture of rage among their students. 

 One Newport-Mesa parent commented, "They're there intentionally triggering these kids emotionally."

"The educator essentially gets to define what is just and unjust based on the cultural bias of the day and without regard to any family or student values or beliefs," the parent added. 

Another parent said the curriculum was a clear and "subversive attempt to socially engineer our children, to create them into social justice warriors."

It went so far as to ask students to enact distressing scenarios. "Students should go beyond explaining how they would express their emotions, and actually practice it with their facial expressions, vocal tones and body language."

SNBC Health News: Thyroid Health and Iodine
Your thyroid gland needs iodine to make hormones that influence your metabolism and other vital functions. Since your body does not produce iodine, you must get it through your diet on a daily basis. When your body lacks sufficient iodine, it cannot make enough thyroid hormone.

In the case of a serious nuclear accident, radioactive iodine can be released into the air, increasing your risk of thyroid cancer and acute radiation sickness when inhaled.

Non-radioactive iodine supplements help to prevent the radioactive iodine from concentrating in your thyroid gland, thereby reducing the risk of thyroid cancer.

Health experts generally recommend that you get as many nutrients as possible from your food, and iodine is no exception. Foods that are naturally iodine-rich include spirulina, sea vegetables, prunes, raw dairy products, eggs and Himalayan pink sea salt. Eating these foods on a regular basis will help ensure adequate levels year-round.

In the case of nuclear fallout, however, you may need higher doses than these foods can immediately provide — especially if you have not been getting sufficient amounts on a daily basis.

The conventional recommendation to ward off some of the health dangers of radiation exposure is to take supplemental potassium iodide. In addition to potassium iodide tablets, you could use Lugol’s solution, which includes both potassium iodide and iodine in water.

The recommended daily dosage of potassium iodide for an adult in the case of acute radiation exposure, is 130 milligrams (mg), which is relatively high and far in excess of the normal daily requirement of 1 mg or less per day.

For optimal protection, the iodine would ideally be taken one hour before the radiation exposure, and no later than 12 hours after exposure. Other supplements that can help reduce damage associated with radiation exposure are Vitamin D3 and molecular hydrogen.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY 19th, 2023

CMS removes sexually explicit books from two public school libraries following criticism
(Parent warning: some content in this story maybe too mature for young children/tween aged children)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County’s interim superintendent has announced a review of over 8-thousand books following the removal of a controversial book. The book entitled ‘Let’s talk about it, A teens guide to sex, relationships and being human’ was found in two high school libraries in the county last month. In a statement CMS says the books were a part of a package sent by a publishing company and were deemed appropriate for students’ 9th -12th grade. The book features various topics and illustrations to accompany the book’s subject matter. Although deemed appropriate a parent Brooke Weiss, Chair of the Mecklenburg County Moms for Liberty says in protest she posted the book’s contents on social media. Weiss says within 15 minutes she was censored due to its graphic content according to the social media company that censored the book. CMS interim superintendent, Crystal Hill immediately pulled the book along with another book deemed inappropriate once she was made aware of the situation according to reports.
No students at the two high schools where the books were located had reportedly checked the books out before they were removed.

(Ex. of some chapter titles listed in the book ‘Let’s talk about it, a teen’s guide to sex relationships, and being human') . The books content is claimed to be appropriate for teens ages 14-18 (9th-12th grade).

What is …a relationship?

What is…gender and sexuality?

What is…. masturbation?

What is…safe sex,

What is…climax,

What is …kinks, fantasies, and porn?

What is aftercare?)

Christian school banned after refusing to play against trans student athlete
A Christian school in Vermont is now banned for refusing to play against a team. According to reports Mid Vermont Christian school’s girls’ basketball team will be banned from any playoff tournaments in the future due to forfeiting a tournament game. The schools withdrew from a tournament following the announcement that their opponent’s team had a student who was a biological male that identified as transgender. A representative from the school, Vicky Fogg released a statement saying in part, “competing against a biological male jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of our players.” Following the statement Mid Vermont Christian School was banned from all further tournament competitions. The Vermont Principals Association claims the forfeit was a violation of state law regarding transgender athletes. This Vermont state law has continued to be surrounded with controversy due to it biased nature towards biological female athletes. Last year a student and her father in Vermont were suspended from a school’s athletic program after the student refused to change in the same locker room with another student that claimed to be transgender. The school in that case also defended the trans student citing Vermont state law.

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Coach allowed reinstated after legal battle
A high school football coach will be back on the field this fall following a long battle that led all the way to the US Supreme Court. Coach Joe Kennedy was fired in 2015 from Bremerton School District for violating school policy according to officials. Coach Kennedy was an assistant football coach and would silently pray following the public school’s football games. The coach was eventually joined by students and other coaches. Kennedy was accused of recruiting students to be a part of the prayers, a claim he denied. The case led to a lawsuit by the coach which was eventually decided by the US Supreme Court. The court ruled in Coach Kennedy’s favor with one justice commenting that he was a private citizen at the time of the prayers and he did not violate any laws. The school district released a statement confirming the coach was reinstated and would report to the school district for work starting in August of this year.

  SNBC NEWS HEALTH REPORT: Health benefits of ginger during winter months
During the winter months consumers tend to stock up on natural alternatives to keep the body healthy as the weather becomes more frigid. One of the best options to naturally build your body’s defense is through the consumption of ginger. Ginger is used in various dishes and can be made into a tea. The spice derived from ginger root is becoming a part of a continued trend towards naturopathic habits among consumers. Ginger according to a health study by Johns Hopkins University can be used as a relief for nausea. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which assist with cold and flu symptoms. A study in 2019 found ginger root’s anti-inflammatory properties assists in the fight against heart disease. It can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels with regular intake. Ginger can be consumed in various forms including through boiling ginger root, ginger powder, and ginger supplements. Researchers note ginger supplements are not necessary to take as part of your regular health regimen, but all forms of ginger do keep most if not all of its nutritional benefits.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 12th, 2023

Biological male recognized among recipients of International Women’s Day award ceremony
The Biden Administration held a special event in honor of International Women’s Day. The event was used to honor recipients of the International Women of Courage Award. Among the recipients receiving this year’s award was a biological man.  Dr. Jill Biden honored an Argentinian citizen who goes by the name Alba Rueda. Rueda is a biological male who claims to be transgender. The activist was honored for work in Rueda’s native country of Argentina. The press release for the event called the honorees, “11 extraordinary women from around the world who are working to build a brighter future for all.” Those on social media criticized the event calling it part of a plan to push a liberal agenda. Rueda is currently Argentina’s Special Envoy for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship. The Biden Administration has not commented on the controversy.

School board rejects Christian University teachers due to faith stance
A school board has ended its relationship with a Christian University’s education program. The Washington Elementary School District board, located in Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona voted to end its relationship with Arizona Christian University. The partnership between the two was used to recruit new graduates to teach in that district. The board elected to end the relationship because of ACU’s Christian beliefs. A board member, Tamillia Valenzuela, even claimed that the graduates high moral standards due to their faith, belief in traditional marriage, and sexual morality would be a threat to LGBTQ students. Another board member, Kyle Clayton, claimed teachers “teaching through a Biblical lens” is embedded in ACU students and he felt those beliefs  didn’t belong in the district.  The president of Arizona Christian University released a statement saying in part, "The school board's recent decision to ban ACU students from serving as student teachers was done for one reason only: our university’s commitment to our Christian convictions. That's wrong, it's unlawful, and will only hurt the district's students." Following criticism concerning the story the president of the school district released a statement claiming the ending of their partnership with ACU was not based on the university’s Christian values which contradicted the board member’s comments.

UK arrest demonstrator for silent protest
The United Kingdom has continued to block peaceful demonstrations in front of abortion clinics. Government officials recently passed a law and claim it is to protect patients and employees. This law according to officials is designed to stop intimidation of patients getting medical care and facility employees. Protestors are now restricted to certain areas called buffer zones away from the clinics and are banned from shouting, chanting, or speaking to patients and workers. Police in the UK have now taken it one step further. Two protestors were recently arrested for bowing their heads and praying silently in front of abortion clinics. According to video released the officer arrested one protester claiming silent prayer was still a violation of the law. Critics dubbed the arrest a “thoughtcrime” and say freedom of religion in the UK is now under assault. Conservatives in the nation are pushing for an amendment to the law that would protect silent prayer protests at abortion clinics.  Following the controversy, charges against one protestor have been dropped.

Exercise helps brain according to new study
A new study reveals the brain receives a boost from all forms of exercise. According to the study released in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, exercise has a positive effect on memory and brain health. The study followed over four thousand people in the United Kingdom through activity monitors. The data collected in the study found moderate or vigorous exercise and activities resulted in a positive effect on the brain. Researchers found just 10 minutes of exercise a day improves brain health and cognitive skills. Study subjects were compared to subjects with little to no exercise regimen. Exercises that benefit the body and cognitive health can vary as long as it achieves the overall goal. Researchers mentioned walking, HITT workout routines, walking a pet outdoors, swimming, running, using stairs, and biking were some examples mentioned to achieve a positive effect on the brain and memory through exercise.