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Faith Under Fire – Parental Rights v. Transgender Sanctuary – 03/09/23

Faith Under Fire – Parental Rights v. Transgender Sanctuary – 03/09/23

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 The divergent positions on medical treatments and procedures related to a person’s physical gender expression continue to bring debate and legislative battles. While some conservative-led states have restricted such gender-related procedures for minor children, a bill (SB-107) in the California State Senate wants to make California a place where surgeries, puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and other gender-changing medical procedures can be provided for children and teens– all without permission from those minors’ parents.

A California Christian ministry filed a preemptive lawsuit to stop the state from offering such treatments to children from other states, while blocking those parents from access to their own children’s medical information.

Mariah Gendeiro, an attorney from Advocates for Faith and Freedom, talks about the case, how to honor parents’ rights across state lines, and her take on why transgender issues have grown to such public prominence so quickly.

 

Faith Under Fire – Helping Churches Deal with Allegations – 03/02/23

Faith Under Fire – Helping Churches Deal with Allegations – 03/02/23

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An allegation of misconduct can veer a ministry into a stressful season. If a congregation discover news that sexual harassment or abuse of a child or teen may have happened, what should the leaders do first — and next.

Theresa Sidebotham is a Christian attorney and consultant who assists churches and businesses which must deal properly with such allegations. In addition to staying within the legal and organizational mandates, Sidebotham tells Family Life News that such occasions, whether the allegation turns out to be true or not, give Christian leaders the unique opportunity to demonstrate God’s redemptive power, as they seek the righteous approach to care for people.

During this week’s Faith Under Fire, Sidebotham also shares what she sees as good news — that the incidents of abuse within Christian ministries are somewhat less frequent, as public awareness has increased.

Obviously, prevention is important, and congregations and denominations do well to have workable policies and adequate screening of staff, clergy and volunteers.

She also is author of a guide for church leaders on dealing with allegations of misconduct, Handling Allegations in a Ministry.

Faith Under Fire – President Wayne Lewis – Black History – 02/23/23

Faith Under Fire – President Wayne Lewis – Black History – 02/23/23

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February’s Black History Month gives additional emphasis to ponder the state of racial tensions in America. Yet, the president of a Christian university in New York says a study of American history points to a lot of progress, despite what he calls “the colorful lessons” we all have learned – or need to learn.  These lessons still can put into practice, as we speak our own stories, and listen attentively to others’ personal stories..

Houghton Univ's sixth presidentDoctor Wayne Lewis of Houghton University returns to Family Life to offer his perspectives on racism in America, plus the ways God has been at work – through, because of, and despite past and current problems.

President Lewis also offers a very personal perspective, remember his grandparents’ generation, and how he talks with his young daughter about African-American history and progress that has vastly improved race relations.

Faith Under Fire – Dr. Wayne Lewis – Staying Faithful, as a Christian University – 02/16/23

Faith Under Fire – Dr. Wayne Lewis – Staying Faithful, as a Christian University – 02/16/23

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Academic freedom and the Christian college experience

We explore higher education and how recent cultural movements shape the college experience for today’s students. Pennsylvania and New York have a number of universities founded as Christian outreaches, and those Christian colleges are facing those pressures as are secular schools.

Houghton Univ's sixth presidentTo get a snapshot of what is happening now, “Faith Under Fire” spoke with Dr. Wayne Lewis, president of Houghton University in New York’s Southern Tier. Dr. Lewis speaks about the uniqueness of being a Christ-centered institution, how schools can assure all voices are heard, and why it is important to assure that all students — from all sectors of the political/theological/social spectrum — feel at home on their campus and in their classrooms.

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Faith Under Fire – A Case regarding Physician-Assisted Suicide – 01/26/23

Faith Under Fire – A Case regarding Physician-Assisted Suicide – 01/26/23

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A pro-life legal battle is underway — this one at the end of lives.

A new state law in New Mexico not only permits physician-assisted suicide, it requires all doctors to share information about physician-assisted suicide. If they do not, doctors opposed to promoting ending lives early can face civil and criminal penalties and risk the loss of their medical licenses. This interferes with their professional judgment for the doctor-patient relationship. The law provides no exceptions for ethical, medical or religious reasons.

The Alliance Defending Freedom brought a First-Amendment lawsuit on behalf of a Christian physicians association and a Christian dentists group. Lathan Watts, vice president for public affairs at A.D.F., tells us how this case addresses sanctity of life, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech.

Special Feature – Feminists Choosing Life – at the Washington March – 1/19/23

Special Feature – Feminists Choosing Life – at the Washington March – 1/19/23

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Two members of the “Feminists Choosing Life” delegation from New York speak to us from Washington, the day before the 2023 March For Life at the National Mall (Friday, January 20).

Executive Director Michele Sterlace and Media Outreach Director Emily Coppolla join Greg Gillispie for a conversation on where the Pro-Life Movement goes next, after 50 years of these rallies. This the first March since Roe vs. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.

Our guests talk about how it is not at all a contradiction to be pro-woman and pro-life, their organization’s efforts to seek common ground with those on the other side of this debate, and how the root causes of abortion need to be addressed.

Faith Under Fire – Freedom of Conscience – Paul Kengor 01/12/23

Faith Under Fire – Freedom of Conscience – Paul Kengor 01/12/23

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A harsh and divided tone pervades our society. How can Christians, whatever their politics, be charitable and fearless and faithful in the public conversations in these times?

Dr. Paul Kengor is senior director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He discusses freedom of conscience, “cancel culture”, one-sided calls for tolerance and diversity, and the fear that has silenced many in the middle.

Faith Under Fire – 303 Creative – 01/05/23

Faith Under Fire – 303 Creative – 01/05/23

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The U-S Supreme Court will rule this spring on a religious freedom case, “303 Creative v. Elenis.”  Lorie Smith, a Christian website designer who opposes same-sex marriage as contrary to her faith, sued over a Colorado state law which bars discrimination, which could require her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples.

Lorie Smith was represented at oral arguments in Washington D.C. in December 2022 by the Alliance Defending Freedom. Attorney Matt Sharp, senior counsel at ADF, spoke with Family Life about the issues underlying the case, and how the justices’ questions at oral arguments might give insight into the upcoming ruling.

22-1215_ Faith Under Fire_ A Win for Christian Doctors Who Choose Not to Perform Sex-Change Surgeries

22-1215_ Faith Under Fire_ A Win for Christian Doctors Who Choose Not to Perform Sex-Change Surgeries

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A federal court says the Biden Administration does not have the authority to force Christian doctors to perform gender transition surgeries.  Attorney Joe Davis with Beckett Law shares a few case details, along with the wider impact of the ruling by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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