Today’s culture war is a direct response to the church’s waning influence

As Easter approaches, we find ourselves not only in a season of reflection and renewal but also in the midst of an ongoing cultural and spiritual conflict — a battle between good and evil that has intensified in recent years. Yet, amid this moral turbulence, the church, once the cornerstone of our communities and the moral compass of our nation, appears silent and complacent.

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Advocates call for Senate to pass ‘Safe Harbor’ protections for sex trafficking victim

In Maryland, older child victims of sex trafficking can be arrested, handcuffed, detained and incarcerated for prostitution – a charge some would say is blaming them for the sexual abuse they’ve experienced. Shared Hope International, a non-profit Christian organization that is fighting against sex trafficking among women and children, gave Maryland an F in its 2022 annual report cards evaluating state protection laws for trafficked minors, placing it among the 14 worst states.

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