Friday 25 May 2018

Shocking New Snapchat Channel Should Terrify Every Parent


Last week, Snapchat introduced a new channel in its "Discover" section called, "Cosmo After Dark." And simply put, it is pornographic.

This is highly concerning, not least because huge numbers of teens use Snapchat to communicate with their friends. According to Cosmopolitan magazine, the new channel "is an X-rated weekly edition that goes live every Friday at 6 p.m. ..."

The worst part? There's no option—for parents or anyone else—to switch it off.

Wednesday 23 May 2018

Beth Moore: 'Legalism Will Make a Liar Out of You'


Bible teacher Beth Moore recently tweeted to her nearly 900,000 followers one challenge she's faced as she's grown older:


Moore elaborated on the dangers of legalism:

Tuesday 22 May 2018

Why You Should Ban This Food Ingredient From Your Diet Right Away


The World Health Organization wants to wipe trans fats from the face of the earth. This week the global health institution recommended all countries ban trans fats within the next five years.

Some countries, such as the United States, already issued a trans fat ban. In 2015, the United States government warned the food industry to get rid of them within three years. That ban takes effect next month.

Trans fats, also called "hydrogenated" oils, are in processed foods, especially baked goods. They are an inexpensive way to prolong a product's shelf life.

However, trans fats have been shown to cause a number of health issues, including early death from heart disease. In fact, an estimated half a million people reportedly died as a result of consuming trans fats.