Marijuana’s Disastrous Effects
The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been going on for years, and more and more states have recently elected to legalize it in some form, either recreational or medical. In fact, marijuana is now legal in 33 states for medical use, and 11 for recreational use. This prompted us at NC Family to […]
Opting Out Is Not An Option (Part 2)
This radio show originally aired in July 2019 An emerging assumption in our culture is that the “other side” is evil, and it’s leading to a reluctance to engage in civil conversations with people who disagree with us politically. Dan Darling, vice president of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, says it’s an […]
Protecting Children Through the EARN IT Act
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee recently unanimously approved a bill called the EARN IT Act, which seeks to address the widespread availability of child sexual abuse material on digital platforms, and the use of those platforms to entire, groom, traffic, and abuse children. Our friends at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCoSE) have worked […]
Surviving Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an issue that has received more and more attention in recent years, as the truths about this modern form of slavery have come to light. But many of us may still believe that we are far removed from this horrible industry, and that it could never touch us or our families. But […]
Family and the American Dream
The so-called “American Dream” is an ideal rooted deeply in the founding of our nation. According to this ideal, many people can achieve prosperity and success through hard work and perseverance. Dr. Brad Wilcox from the University of Virginia argues, however, that this success can be closely linked to the strength of the American family, […]
A Gospel Lens to Engaging Culture
As those called to be in the world, but not of the world, it can be difficult to find a balance between engaging in and influencing our culture, and avoiding be negatively changed by the culture. A group of 15 Christian women have come together to approach cultural topics like film, media, racism, body image, […]
Fighting the Sexualization of Children
Instruction in middle and high school on human anatomy, development, and sexuality has been occurring for decades, but in recent years, this instruction has taken a more explicit and dangerous turn. Schools are being pushed by far-left groups like Planned Parenthood and Southern Poverty Law Center to radically change their sex-ed curricula to include information […]
Improving Father-Daughter Relationships
As we approach Father’s Day, NC Family wanted to take some time to examine the crucial role fathers play in the lives of their daughters. A strong relationship with her father can lead to mental, relational, and even financial prosperity for a woman later in life. Dr. Linda Nielsen, a professor of Education at Wake […]
The Danger and Detachment of Surrogacy
In our society, surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) may seem like a practical solution to couples struggling with infertility. Biotechnological advancements have allowed those who are unable to have children themselves to become parents through methods other than adoption. But the dangers of surrogacy and IVF, both to the child and the surrogate mother, […]
Analyzing School Choice Programs
School choice has been a subject of debate for years now, and has recently come under renewed attack through a bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly that would abolish the Opportunity Scholarship Program. But the Opportunity Scholarship Program is just one of the many school choice programs in our state and nation, and […]