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This is the last episode for the month of October – time for our monthly news roundup. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol, the number of women who were raped and regretted the decision to have an abortion, and Bring Your Bible to School Day.
STORY #1 – What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking
“The problem lies in the fact that it’s surprisingly easy to exceed what the experts call ‘moderate’ drinking. For men, imbibing 15 or more drinks per week renders them a ‘heavy’ or ‘problem’ drinker. For women, it takes just 12 or more a week to enter the trouble zone.
“Now, having that many drinks over the course of seven days doesn’t mean you’re an alcoholic (though it can put you at risk of developing a dependency). It does, however, take a toll on your health. ‘Alcohol is nondiscriminatory — it affects the entire body,’ says Mita Johnson, an addiction educator and president of NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals. ‘It slows down systems, causing them to work harder than they need to, and that’s what becomes problematic.’
“Some of the downsides of heavy drinking are painfully obvious: low energy, morning headaches, an expanding waistline, to name a few. Others are subtler but potentially more harmful, such as high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, liver damage, and heightened risk of heart disease, diabetes, and several cancers. ‘Just because you’re not feeling something doesn’t mean something is not happening in your body,’ Johnson says.
“The good news is these negative effects are reversible. By cutting out booze, you can score more get-up-and-go, more patience with your kids, a clearer head, and much better health overall — and it doesn’t take long to reap the benefits. Although each person’s experience will be unique, here’s a general timeline of what happens when heavy drinkers give it a rest.” (Fatherly)
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STORY #2 – Survey Shows 80% of Women Who Were Raped and Had Abortions Regretted Their Decision
“Misplaced compassion often compels people to support abortion in cases of rape.
“But aborting an unborn baby does nothing to heal the mother from the horrific abuse that she suffered. Often the opposite, according to research.
“‘Ending the life of a preborn human being, regardless of how she was conceived, does not address the crime of her father and does not improve the primary victim’s mental health outcomes,’ said Dr. Christina Francis, an Indiana OB-GYN and CEO-elect of the American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists.”
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“Francis highlighted a survey by the Elliot Institute that found between 50 percent and 80 percent of women who conceived unborn babies from rape chose to carry their baby to term.
“Additionally, 80 percent of rape victims who had abortions later regretted their decision, the survey found. Some women said their abortion felt like a second ‘medical rape’ and only added to their trauma.
“‘Many people assume that by getting rid of the preborn child, a potential reminder of the rape, the mother will be able to move past that trauma faster and easier,’ Francis continued. ‘However, abortion is not and has never been a mental health treatment for rape.’” (Life News)
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STORY #3 – October 6th Is Bring Your Bible to School Day
“(Oct. 6) is the third annual Bring Your Bible to School Day, and students around the country will be using their Bibles as opportunities to start conversations about faith.
“Mission Network News notes that, in a culture that often restricts religious freedom, Bring Your Bible to School Day offers an opportunity for students to boldly share their Christian faith.
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“This year, around 300,000 students will be participating in the event.” (Christian Headlines)
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