When should sex education end in adolescence
The article argues to end formal sex education as a child enters puberty, typically by early adolescence, and to shift to guidance as needed. It notes puberty begins about ages 10-13 for girls and 11-14 for boys, and emphasizes parental sensitivity, with teens inviting discussion and trusted mentors aiding ice-breaking conversations. It also suggests ongoing parental guidance as opportunities arise and offers Focus on the Family resources.
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Young Life
Erio
Breakaway
Plymouth church outreach welcomes visitors with personal touch
Plymouth's membership associate Lott explains the church aims to invite newcomers without pressuring belief. Staff identify guests, answer questions, connect them to ministries, then follow up by phone and mail with newsletters. Large congregation of 1,200 members fosters homey feel through badges and friendly contact.
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Lott
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Churches Adopt Visitor Friendly Tactics From Name Tags To Parking
Churches pursue welcoming strategies to entice return visits using name tags introductions pew pads and follow up mail. Welcome centers parking attendants and greeters plus clear worship times on websites aim to ease arrival. Yet many visitors fear data sharing lack timely follow up and inconsistent ministry involvement.
Faith violence rooted in anger and political aims
Extremists across faiths share anger and a sense of moral righteousness, with Islamic extremists often more adept at mobilizing youth. Political injustice fuels the violence, while leaders with strong charisma recruit followers who seek heroic status and rewards in the afterlife.
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Jay Demerath
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Demerath
Osama bin Laden
Hamas
Israel
Religion briefs outline local church events and talks
Religion Briefs list multiple events across Kansas and Lawrence churches including Healing Closure sessions at St John the Evangelist Parish Hall and Zen Foundations class at Kansas Zen Center. Other items cover Grace Evangelical Presbyterian author event, Shabbaton at Lawrence Jewish Community Center, Alpha Course at Mustard Seed, Methodist pancake fundraiser, St Margaret sermon series, and a trial sermon at Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Corpus Christi Catholic events highlight February meetings
An informational meeting about the 2002 Men Under Construction VI Conference is planned for February 3 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with the Feb. 16 conference date announced. Details and registrations are available from Jim Lock and Kevin Roush.
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Corpus Christi Catholic Church
W. 15Th St
Jim Lock
Kevin Roush
Museum Seeks Volunteers for Third Resurrection Run 5K
The Museum of Christian History calls for volunteers to help with the Resurrection Run Walk 5K on March 30 at Sunflower. Call 842-5838. Deadline for Religion Briefs info is noon Tuesday. For a local religion directory, see Saturday's Journal-World.
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The
Museum of Christian History
Sunflower School
Journal-World Religion Directory
Author to speak on religion and arts at Rockhurst
Kansas City author Ron Hansen will discuss Religion and the Arts at 8 p.m. February 7 in Mabee Theater at Rockhurst University.
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Ron Hansen
Rockhurst University
Mabee
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