A handful of people working at a handful of tech companies are steering your teens’ thoughts. Could this be true? Or is it science fiction? It’s true, says Tristan Harris. This handful of people are using the psychology of persuasion … Continue reading
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Of Pornography and Truth and Facebook … of Google, Abortion, and Kites …
Where are your teens getting their information about sex? Who is forming their views on what is normal, and right, in intimate relationships? It has been said that Google is the new sex ed teacher. And You Tube. I googled “sex” to find … Continue reading →
The Parable of the Kite
by Stephen J. Michels He was a kite. Lovingly prepared, he was made in the old style, from thin bamboo sticks and rice paper, formed and shaped to be just so. Then one day, after the craftsman was sure the … Continue reading →
The Miss America pageant without bathing suits? Part II
The bikini as a topic of discussion by mature Christian students in a Doctor of Ministry program at a world class theological seminary? Why? What connection could there possibly be between a bikini and faith? Jeff Pollard saw the connection. Even as … Continue reading →
Teen Sex Talk Part II: Sex education in schools
Sex education in schools is not just about the physical and emotional changes of puberty, the basics of reproduction, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are two basic types of sex ed curricula. The type used in most secular schools … Continue reading →
Teen Sex Talk, Part I: Ask the right questions!
“Talking with teens about sex can be difficult and awkward but don’t put it off or expect sex education in school to convey everything.” This is the caption under a picture of joyful teens standing on a beach, arms in … Continue reading →