According to the National Sexual Violence Research Center, “One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives.” The center also reports that “one in three women and one in six men [will … Continue reading Ministry in the Aftermath of Sexual Violence | Influence Podcast
“Human trafficking is one of the most heinous crimes on Earth,” writes Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the U.S. State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report. “We must band together and build momentum to defeat human trafficking.” I’m George … Continue reading Sex Trafficking, Pornography, and Domestic Violence | Influence Podcast
People in America are increasingly divided ideologically and politically, and our public discourse reflects those divisions. Too often, however, our rhetoric becomes toxic, leading many to worry whether hateful words will result in violent deeds. This worry came up again … Continue reading Joy Qualls | Influence Podcast
Over at Influence Magazine, I offer some opinions about hateful words and violent deeds in the wake of yesterday’s shooting of Rep. Steve Scales (R-LA) and GOP congressional staffers. The article is posted here with permission: ##### “The tongue has … Continue reading The Power of Life and Death | Influence Magazine
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: I draw lessons for Christian leaders from the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R_LA) about the connection between hateful words and violent deeds . Elizabeth Rios continues her series, “Church Dropouts,” with three ways to stop the … Continue reading Thursday’s Influence Online Articles
Johan Norberg, Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future (London, OneWorld, 2016). “Nothing is more responsible for the good old days,” wrote Franklin Pierce Adams, “than a bad memory.” The good old days, in other words, weren’t so … Continue reading Review of ‘Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future’ by Johan Norberg
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