Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS
This episode is our monthly news roundup for January. In this episode, we’re talking about the Cambridge Dictionary changing the definition of “woman,” the generosity of those who are more engaged with the Scriptures, and a bill that could outlaw pornography.
STORY #1 – Cambridge Dictionary Bows to ‘Woke Activists,’ Changes Definition of ‘Woman’
“Cambridge Dictionary has been accused of giving in to ‘woke activists’ by changing its definition of ‘woman’ to be inclusive of those who identify as transgender.
“The updated definition for the word ‘woman’ now states in its secondary characterization that the term describes ‘an adult who lives and identifies as female, though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth.’
“Likewise, the secondary definition for the word ‘man’ is now ‘an adult who lives and identifies as male, though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth.’
“The two example sentences for the newly defined ‘woman’ are, ‘She was the first trans woman elected to a national office,’ and, ‘Mary is a woman who was assigned male at birth.’” (Faithwire)
Related material:
STORY #2 – Study Finds Scripture Engaged Americans Gave More than $145 Billion to Charity in 2021
“A recent study conducted by the American Bible Society revealed that American Christians who are engaged with the Bible gave more than $145 billion to charitable causes—aside from church tithes—in 2021.
“The study found that practicing Christians, those who are actively living out their faith, are much more likely to give, according to America Bible Society’s State of the Bible report.”
[…]
“Those who are Scripture engaged are much more likely than others to donate to charity–four out of five report giving, compared to just over half of those who are Bible disengaged.” (Charisma News)
Related material:
STORY #3 – ‘Obscenity Is Not Protected Speech’: Senator Introduces Bill That Could Outlaw Pornography
“Could a modern-day prohibition be underway?
“If Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) gets his way, the answer to that question will be ‘yes.’ Late last week, the lawmaker introduced a bill to officially attach a legal definition to the word ‘obscene,’ WFLA-TV reported.
“The legislation, the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act, was filed based on the Communications Act of 1934. In it, Lee asserts ‘obscenity is not protected speech under the First Amendment and is prohibited from interstate or foreign transmission under U.S. law.’” (Faithwire)
Related material:
***
Thanks for listening!
If you found this episode to be helpful, please share it with others. Thanks.
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS
