Christian News Media Digest
“Keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” – Karl Barth
It was the renowned theologian Karl Barth who said that we should keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. He emphasized that we should be grounded in God’s Word but also aware of what is going on in the world around us and interpret it through the Bible. This news digest is a curated selection of Christian news articles, interviews and more that speak to current children-related issues and developments that are relevant to the Church. They provide insights, inform and equip those who are serving in children ministries whether at the global, national or local level.
*All articles are used with permission. Some of the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the WEA Children’s Network.
Parents’ Group Warns Netflix Series ‘Human Resources’ Features ‘Sexualizing References to Children’
A media watchdog group is warning parents about a new animated series on Netflix from the creators of the controversial “Big Mouth” series over what it describes as pornographic content.
A Response to Some of the Familiar Arguments in Favour of Abortion
While my observations on the overturning of the Roe v Wade 1973 Supreme Court ruling generated many supportive comments, they also triggered some unpleasant and ill-tempered replies. I was blamed for what
Resetting the Arc of Our Nation with the Adoption Option
The historic Supreme Court decision on June 24, 2022, opens a wide door to elevate the adoption option. History highlights cultural change agents who grasped a dream. The first March
3 R’s for Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys
I grew up in the seventies, and from 1977 to 1982, The Incredible Hulk television series ran on CBS. You’d find me glued to the TV each week, awaiting the
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade in Mississippi Abortion Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has overruled the landmark 1973 decision of Roe v. Wade, concluding that there is no constitutional right to an abortion. In a decision released Friday in the case of Thomas
Abortion One of the Great Issues Facing the UK Church
Today the Department of Health and Social Care released the latest abortion figures for England and Wales. In total, 214,869 abortions took place in 2021. This is the highest number
Evangelicals Promote a Pioneering Rugby School in Bizkaia
Zazpi Jausi “facilitates after-school sports practice” for dozens of children from vulnerable backgrounds. “It is an instrument of blessing”, say its founders If rugby is a sport played by gentlemen, as the
Woman Finds Birth Mother after 44 Years Through Facebook Adoption Group
A Facebook group has enabled a woman adopted from Chile and brought to England when she was 6 months old to reunite with her birth mother after 44 years. Katherine
Half of American Women in Childbearing Years Unaware of Adoption Process, Benefits: Study
Younger women say they didn’t know birth parents can choose which family will adopt their child Millions of American women of childbearing age have significant gaps in their understanding of
Bad Language?
I recently asked a whole bunch of parents of disabled children, and disabled people themselves, what they think of as some of the most inappropriate or downright offensive language that
Evangelical Olympics Return to Galicia after the Pandemic
Around 300 children participated in the event held in the Spanish region. “It encourages coexistence and is a testimony to all”, says one of the organisers. The Evangelical Olympics were
Most Americans Say Allowing Kids to Use ‘Preferred Pronouns’ Confuses Them About Sex, Survey Finds
A majority of Americans believe allowing children to choose a “preferred pronoun” that does not correspond with their biological sex would only confuse them, according to a new poll. Researchers