Today is the last day of the official observance of Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. Since the advent of social media and the ever-online-era, a number of therapists, researchers and confused believers have been sharing their information and experiences about spiritual abuse.

When examining the “fruit” of homosexual sin theology, Kearns said the narrative falls short of the qualities mentioned in Galatians. A common-sense observation of how LGBTQ have been treated because of this belief makes it clear that the sin narrative is harmful.

From 2008 to 2018, HPV infection rates for vaccinated females fell 90% compared to a 74% reduction in unvaccinated females, according to data from National Health Examination Survey. The ACS study credits herd immunity with the 74% reduction in the unvaccinated.

At least 19 states have bills aimed at restricting gender-affirming care, with over 100 (and counting) bills that, if made law, would limit the rights of LGBTQ+ people in state legislatures across the country.

This week we’re talking about an HPV vaccine study, safe haven baby boxes, some news on resources for 9/11-linked cancer, and more on Texas’ birth control ban for minors.

Last week’s bulletin was a little lighter, but this time we’re jumping into harder discussions. We’re covering the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, Christian Nationalism, the 2024 election, spiritual abuse and the hard work done by ordinary folks to expose the sexual abuse crisis in the Southern Baptist Convention.