| 08/12/2022 | | Presented by Edifi |
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| | Texas comptroller investigating bar that hosted drag show for children | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Friday, August 12, and today's headlines include the Texas comptroller announcing an investigation into a bar that hosted a drag show for children, a gay couple who were arrested for allegedly sexually abusing their adopted sons and filming the abuse to share it online, and an interview with Christian comedian Tim Hawkins. | | Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in a statement released on Friday that the state has opened an investigation into Mr. Misster bar in Dallas after it was revealed the bar held a drag show for children earlier this summer. Hegar identified himself as one of many Texas parents who found themselves "disturbed by the recent images showing children participating in a drag show in the Dallas area, including one of a child placing money in a performer’s undergarment." The comptroller's announcement came one day after Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton called on Hegar to treat Mr. Misster as a "sexually-oriented business." As Slaton explained, "Sexually-oriented businesses are required to pay $5 per attendee present and they must also prevent children and sex offenders from attending or participating." Read more. | | P.S. From daily news to weekend headlines, we've got you covered. Whether you're interested in religious liberty or inspiring faith stories, there is something for everyone. Check out CP's full newsletter lineup to subscribe to our latest free offerings. See more. |
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| Gay couple arrested for allegedly sexually abusing adopted sons, creating child porn | | William and Zachary Zulock, a gay couple in Georgia, have been arrested on charges of allegedly sexually abusing their two adopted sons, who are brothers, and filming the abuse to upload and share on the internet. The men were jailed on charges related to aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation and are also facing pending charges related to sexual exploitation and enticing a child for indecent purposes. The investigation into the couple kicked off in late July after authorities were tipped off by a third suspect who was allegedly downloading child sex abuse material, NBC reported. Read more. | | Planned Parenthood on a lobbying spending spree post-Roe | | OpenSecrets, a nonprofit organization that tracks campaign finances and lobbying efforts, has released a report detailing the Planned Parenthood Action Fund's spending on lobbying following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The abortion giant's advocacy arm "spent over $739,000 in the first half of 2022 on federal lobbying on issues including abortion access, with about $170,000 spent in the year’s first quarter," OpenSecrets reported, noting, "This comes after the organization reported a 4,000% increase in donations after the Supreme Court released its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization majority opinion in June." Meanwhile, the pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List spent over $260,000 on federal lobbying during the second quarter of 2022, a $30,000 decrease from the year's first quarter. The National Right to Life Committee's spending dipped by $20,000 in the same period. Read more. |
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| God’s handbook on the divine institution of marriage | | Christian Post Executive Editor Richard Land discusses the sanctity of marriage and how couples can experience the emotional and spiritual intimacy God intended when he created marriage in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. Land points to Scripture to highlight God's purpose and instructions for marriage, writing, "The secret to a truly Christian marriage is for both the husband and the wife to put Christ first in their marriage. When they both do that, they are both drawn closer together as they are drawn closer to Him." Read more. | | Body positivity: The deadly summation of health risks, intersectionality and the worship of the self | | Reagan Scott writes about body image and why she believes today's "body positivity" culture is a form of self-worship that doesn't empower women. Noting the dangers of obesity, Scott says it is important to focus on a Godly view of the body, asserting, "When we humble ourselves and strive to glorify our Creator, we can have true confidence and even pleasure in our physical appearance." Read more. |
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| UK Tavistock gender clinic could face class-action lawsuit over 'medical negligence' | | The Tavistock Centre, a gender clinic in the U.K., is expected to face a class-action lawsuit from people who experienced adverse effects from what a lawyer leading the legal action describes as possibly one of the "largest medical negligence scandals of all time." An independent review was launched to assess how young people with gender dysphoria "are being supported by the service" after concerns were raised by young people, parents and professionals regarding the services provided. Following that review, "a number of service attendees have spoken publicly about their concerns that they were misdiagnosed," says U.K. law firm Pogust Goodhead. The firm has launched an online tool that allows patients and guardians to fill out a form to "investigate a claim involving treatment received and Gender Identity Development Services (GIDS) provided by the Tavistock Centre." Pogust Goodhead anticipates at least 1,000 clients will join the lawsuit, with the firm asserting that "those that had taken masculinizing or feminizing hormones are now left to live with the irreversible and life-changing consequences." Read more. |
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| Expert: Sexualization of actresses worse in the era of streaming | | Actress Amanda Seyfried revealed in a recent interview that she felt pressured to expose herself on camera early in her career, a phenomenon some experts say is a common occurrence in Hollywood. "Being 19, walking around without my underwear on—like, are you kidding me? How did I let that happen?" she said. "Oh, I know why: I was 19, and I didn’t want to upset anybody, and I wanted to keep my job. That’s why." Parents Television and Media Council Program Director Melissa Henson says stories such as Seyfriend's are "incredibly common," explaining to The Christian Post, "I think in the age of streaming media, what we are seeing is that it's kind of anything goes, right? They are not subject to FCC regulations, and they're really not even being held in check by advertisers." Read more. | | Christian comedian Hawkins talks cancel culture, bringing joy | | Stand-up comedian Tim Hawkins is gearing up for his "Tim Hawkins Live in Concert" tour, which kicks off in North Carolina on Aug. 20. In this interview with The Christian Post, Hawkins, who is known for his clean content and musical parodies, discusses cancel culture, using humor to bring joy, and how music can be used to connect with others on an emotional level. "There's so much good out there in the world, but it's all mixed in with all this on the bad, so you just have to get good at learning what to focus on and what you're going to feed your mind with," he says. Read more. | | | | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again on Monday! -- CP Editors |
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