[CP Today] Friday Roundup: Texas Right to Life, Duggar family, Christmas budgeting tips

Friday, December 10, 2021 TODAY'S HEADLINES is sponsored by Texas Right to Life receives bomb threat at Austin office: 'This is a spiritual war' Politics SCOTUS says abortion providers can sue Texas, but heartbeat law remains in effect The United States Supreme Court has released a decision allowing some lawsuits against Texas' heartbeat abortion ban to move forward but has not blocked the law that prohibits abortion once a baby's heartbeat can be detected. In a ruling released Friday, Justice Neil Gorsuch, who authored most of the majority opinion, wrote, "This Court has never recognized an unqualified right to pre-enforcement review of constitutional claims in federal court." A Message from Vide Press Fresh insight for a changing world VIDE PRESS is searching for new voices, articulate Christian writers who have the courage to confront the issues challenging today's culture and our faith. If your book takes a deep dive and you're ready to blaze your own trail as an author, we want to talk about becoming your partner in book publishing. Click here for Free Consultation!

Entertainment Duggar family weighs in following guilty verdict: 'Long road ahead' Duggar family members took to social media after reality television star Josh Duggar was found guilty by a federal jury in Arkansas on Thursday of receiving and possessing child pornography. Parents Jim Bob and Michelle released a statement saying, "Today, God's grace, through the love and prayers of so many, have sustained us. Our hearts and prayers are with anyone who has ever been harmed through CSAM [Child Sexual Abuse Material]." Sister Jill Dillard and husband Derick released a statement that thanked those involved in the case for their "hard work" and "hold[ing] accountable those responsible for their abuse," while also acknowledging Josh's wife and children, writing, "This trial has felt more like a funeral than anything else. Josh's family has a long road ahead." Video Watch: Megan Alexander shares the joy, community of 'Small Town Christmas' Megan Alexnder discusses the joy and community of her new show, "Small Town Christmas." In discussing what she loves about the holiday, Alexander states, "It's family, it's fellowship, it's food, it's traditions." Click the image to watch the interview in full. U.S. Did Jesus exist before Christmas? Less than half of Americans, including just 63% of churchgoing Christians, believe Jesus existed before His virgin birth in Bethlehem, a new study from Lifeway research shows. Lifeway's Scott McConnell explains that, while biblical prophecies such as Isaiah 9 "reflect that the Messiah would be the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God ... some Americans do not connect the Jesus born in Bethlehem with the Messiah who already existed as God now coming in the flesh." Opinion Op-ed: Why Ukraine is litmus test for Western civilization Christian Post Executive Editor Richard D. Land writes about Vladimir Putin's military aggression, concerns that Ukraine could once again fall under Russian control, and what that means for the United States and Western European allies. "Everyone needs to understand that Putin cannot fulfill his life's ambition to rebuild the old Soviet Union under the banner of Russia without putting Ukraine once again under Russian control and rule," Land cautions. Living Looking to save cash? Daughter of financial guru shares Christmas budgeting tips Rachel Cruze remembers what life was like when her influential father, Dave Ramsey, was going through financial hardship and walking through bankruptcy. Those memories fuel her passion for making sure people know the financial dos and don'ts of the Christmas season. In this article, Cruz shares several tips for avoiding spending regret, including couples discussing budget constraints to steer clear of debt. Politics 18 school board groups cut ties with NSBA for likening parent protests to 'domestic terrorism' The fallout over a letter from the National School Boards Association comparing parent protests and threats to domestic terrorism continues as 18 state affiliates have cut ties with or withdrawn dues from the national education organization. Although the NSBA apologized for the letter three weeks after its publication and has since taken it offline, outrage over the tone of the request continues.

A Message from Thomas More Society 9 felonies for exposing Planned Parenthood David could stand trial before a San Francisco jury on up to nine felony charges for exposing Planned Parenthood for harvesting and selling aborted baby body parts. Will you stand with pro-life citizen journalist David Daleiden? Donate Now

Voice Op-ed: Canada has declared war on freedom of religion, conscience Michael Brown writes about the Canadian Senate's decision to fast track and pass a bill prohibiting "Conversion Therapy" and why it sets a dangerous precedent. "The reality is that this new bill actually prohibits Christians from practicing their faith when it comes to homosexuality and bisexuality and transgenderism. It also prohibits people who want to get help to pursue change, whatever their age, from pursuing that change — as long as it is change away from being gay or bi or trans," he warns.

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