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Germany Allows Parents to Change Their Baby’s Gender

On April 12, the Bundestag, or the German parliament, “passed one of the world’s most far-reaching sex self-determination policies,” Reduxx reported. This radical legislation, it added, “establishes ‘gender identity’ as a protected characteristic and allows parents to change the sex marker on their children’s documents from birth.”

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Six Ways to Build Your Teen’s Identity

In many ways, American teens have never had it tougher. Perhaps a surprising statement, given the United States’ obvious affluence compared to the rest of the world. If you’re a parent today, you know what I mean. Social pressures are more pervasive and destructive than ever before in American history. Parents often feel helpless to equip their teens with the tools to navigate – and steer clear – of harmful relationships, attitudes and behaviors.

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Tennessee passes bill banning adults from helping minors get abortions without parental consent

The GOP-controlled Tennessee legislature has passed a bill that outlaws assisting minors with procuring an abortion without parental consent. The measure is expected to be signed by pro-life Republican Governor Bill Lee. Officially titled “Underage Abortion Trafficking Act,” H.B. 1895/SB 1971 prohibits an adult from recruiting, harboring, or transporting a pregnant girl under the age of 18 who is not their child to obtain a chemical or surgical abortion.

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Catholic bishops in England, Wales issue pastoral statement against transgender interventions

Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales released guidance last week urging against medical and social transitioning for trans-identified children. “Medical intervention for children should not be supported,” the bishops wrote in an April 24 document titled “Intricately Woven by the Lord,” which serves as a “pastoral reflection on gender.” “Social ‘transition’ can have a formative effect on a child’s development and this should be avoided with young children.”

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Abortion Advocates Vandalize Church With Graphic Pro-Abortion Messages

In what appears to be the 250th attack on a Catholic Church since the Dobbs decision was leaked in early 2022, abortion activists vandalized a church in Oregon with graphic messages. People heading to church services Sunday morning at St. Patrick’s Church in northwest Portland, Oregon arrived to find disturbing pro-abortion messages on the church door and sidewalk. The front door bears a stain from where staff had to have a previous pro-abortion message removed.

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