Current Events & Questions
Have you ever wondered how Jesus treated women, or what the New Testament says about child brides, or if science and religion go together? How many Christians died in Nazi concentration camps? Why were people upset about the Cracker Barrel changes? What really happened to the Boy Scouts? Here are a few recent articles about culture and current events.
What Does the New Testament Teach About Child Brides?
~ Does the New Testament support the idea of child brides? ~ In recent years, debates have arisen surrounding biblical views on marriage, particularly in historical or cultural contexts. Proponents of Islam, whose prophet Mohammed married a six year old and consummated the marriage when she was nine, claim that Christianity supported child brides, often pointing to Mary or Old Testament women as proof. But does the Bible—specifically the New Testament—condones or permits the practice of marrying children?
How Did Jesus Elevate Women?
~ The Teachings of Jesus changed the world, especially for women ~ How Did the Teachings of Jesus Elevate Women? Jesus’ ministry and teachings significantly elevated the status of women in a cultural and religious context where they were often marginalized. His actions and words consistently demonstrated respect, inclusion, and value for women, challenging the societal norms of first-century Judea….
Do the Bible & Science Agree? The Bible and Science: A Record of Remarkable Alignment
For centuries, critics have scrutinized the Bible, claiming its accounts conflict with scientific understanding. Yet, time and again, scientific discoveries have aligned with biblical narratives, often overturning initial perceptions of error. Far from being a collection of myths, the Bible has demonstrated surprising historical, geographical, and even scientific accuracy when examined through the lens of archaeology, history, and modern science….
Why Were People Upset About the Cracker Barrel Changes? Cracker Barrel: If It Ain’t Broke…
~ Cracker Barrel Goes Woke ~ The old saying goes: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. As one of the nation’s most popular restaurants, and following the Bud Lite debacle, one has to wonder why a successful restaurant and “country store” would make the highly controversial decision to change its logo, ambiance and traditional vibe to become another sad victim of failing DEI policies. Founded in 1969 just outside Nashville in Lebanon, TN…
How Many Christians Died in Nazi Concentration Camps? Christian Victims of Nazi Concentration Camps: A Forgotten Tragedy
What Companies Have Replaced Women with Men Dressed as Female?
~ UPDATED LIST–Companies replacing women with men: Why are businesses replacing real women with male caricatures of women in their ads? Full list of companies erasing women at the END of the article. ~ On May 14, 2023, we began keeping a partial record of the companies which are erasing women by replacing them with men dressed like women. This is my original May 13 Twitter list of companies hiring “trans women” instead of real women. But wait! There’s more!…
Is June 2025 Now Veterans Appreciation Month?
~ While June has not officially been named “Veterans Appreciation Month,” there is a grassroots movement to make it happen ~ Social media accounts associated with Donald Trump have suggested that President Trump made a presidential proclamation naming June “Veterans Month” since veterans have sacrificed so much for our country. This appears to be a rumor since no official proclamation seems to have been made. However, a grassroots movement appears to have quietly been taking place…
Irish-American Heritage Month: What Did the Irish Bring to America?
Who Owns the European Media?
~ Part 2 in a series on who really owns the media. ~ After seeing news reports for several years that seemed to be similarly scripted on the air and in print, we recently did a deep dive into Who Really Owns the Media in the U.S. The results prompted us to turn our attention … Read more
What Really Happened to the Boy Scouts of America?
~ A timeline of articles that show what really happened to the once great organization, the Boy Scouts of America ~ With the recent news that the Boy Scouts of America is no longer an organization just for boys, Christian Activities takes a look back at our archives to uncover what happened to the Boy … Read more
Islam’s Takeover of Nations: A Historical Perspective & Its Relevance the the West
~ Islam has expanded primarily through conquest, ethnic cleansing, political dominance & demographic shifts, often leading to the Islamization of Christian regions. ~ Throughout history, Islam has expanded primarily through conquest, political dominance, and demographic shifts, often leading to the Islamization of previously Christian regions. Today, a similar pattern can be observed in Western countries … Read more
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