The Story The Supreme Court, by a 6–3 vote, affirmed a Tennessee law designed to limit specific medical treatments for transgender minors. This decision marks a notable win for parental authority in protecting children from medical procedures that could potentially lead to irreversible harm. Background Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 restricts healthcare practitioners from administering puberty … Read more
The Story The Supreme Court recently ruled by a 6–3 margin in favor of a Tennessee law that limits certain medical treatments for transgender minors. This decision marks an important victory for parental rights by emphasizing that parents—not government officials or external groups—should have the primary say in their children’s medical care. Background Tennessee enacted … Read more
Rising Secularity in Modern Society Recent trends indicate that an increasing number of individuals are choosing not to affiliate with any religious tradition. This shift is largely attributed to a noticeable withdrawal from Christian congregations, which has had a defining impact on the overall landscape of religious affiliation. Changing Trends in Religious Beliefs Data suggests … Read more
Changing Religious Landscapes in the United States Recent research reveals that between 2010 and 2020, the Christian community experienced the largest decline in membership compared to all other religious groups in the country. While this trend marked a significant downturn in Christian affiliation over the decade, the latest surveys indicate that the rate of decline … Read more
Recent Trends in Ohio’s Religious Landscape A recent study conducted by a leading research organization reveals that more than a third of Ohio’s adult population no longer adheres to the religious traditions they were raised in. The findings spotlight a notable departure from the faith narratives that have long influenced family and community life in … Read more
At Least 13 Israelis Killed, Hundreds Injured in Deadliest Missile Night An Iranian ballistic missile struck a 10-story residential building in Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, amid a series of attacks on Israel last night. The impact took the lives of six individuals, including children, and left seven people unaccounted for amid extensive … Read more
The Chosen: Last Supper – Season 5 Arrives on Streaming The long-awaited fifth installment of the biblical series unfolds its dramatic narrative on Amazon Prime starting June 15. After its theatrical run in March and April, this eight-episode chapter picks up from the conclusion of Season 4, chronicling key events from Jesus’ celebrated arrival in … Read more
Problematic Porn Use Remains Stable Over Time and Is Strongly Linked to Mental Distress A recent one-year study involving a large sample of U.S. adults reveals that difficulties in regulating pornography consumption tend to persist over time and are closely associated with feelings of anxiety and depression. Although some individuals may experience short-term relief from … Read more
Pope Leo XIV Delivers Message of Hope in Chicago At a broadcast displayed on the White Sox baseball stadium’s jumbotron in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV spoke directly to American youth about the path to hope and a meaningful life through faith and service. In his first words aimed specifically at Americans, the pontiff explained how … Read more
In White Sox Stadium Broadcast, Pope Leo XIV Delivers a Message of Hope During a live broadcast at the White Sox baseball stadium in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV addressed American audiences—especially young people—urging them to find hope and meaning in life through a personal relationship with God and by serving others. He emphasized that for … Read more