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Public Update

October 30, 2006

 No Detox

   
       
 

No detox’ for addicts of child porn, doctor says

Viewing child pornography on the Internet can begin as a curiosity, but quickly become an addiction, said a therapist who has counseled many people who have compulsively viewed the illegal images.

Plus, the need for a fix rivals that of a drug addict’s need for cocaine or heroin, according to Dr. Mary Anne Layden, co-director of the sexual and psychotherapy program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Cognitive Therapy.  Read More


       
       
       
 

Dangerouly Close

In a decision that came dangerously close to authorizing same-sex marriage, the New Jersey Supreme Court concluded in the case of Lewis v. Harris that there was, in fact, no constitutional right under the New Jersey Constitution for same-sex marriage. This aspect of the opinion is very important. New Jersey Supreme Court Says No Fundamental Right to Same-Sex Marriage

Supreme Court is watching lower courts.

 
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Punishment Rebuked

Speaking at a recent black-tie dinner sponsored by the Media Institute, Viacom Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone harshly condemned the Federal Communications Commission for imposing fines against indecent television. He claimed it's all a violation of constitutionally protected free speech. "Give the government the tools to punish those it doesn't like or silence what it doesn't want to hear and you undermine democracy." Two-faced Viacom

 
       
       
 

Think Tank

The European Union is considering regulations that would impose similar restrictions on Internet sites that include audiovisual content to those currently imposed on broadcasters in the EU. American Think Tank Concerned by EU's Approach to 'Media Regulation'

 
       
       
 

Family Concerns

 

 

       
 

 

 


Spiritual Inspiration  

1 Peter 4:7  The end of times is near.  Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.  Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.  Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

 
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