RELIGION HEADLINES
Written by on November 3, 2024
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(SRN NEWS) – Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are cracking down on the troubling spread of child sexual abuse imagery created through artificial intelligence technology. Justice Department officials say they’re aggressively going after offenders who exploit AI tools to create harmful imagery of children. Meanwhile, states are racing to ensure those generating “deepfakes” and other obscene imagery of kids can be prosecuted under their laws. The prosecutions come as child advocates are urgently working to curb the misuse of the technology to prevent a flood of disturbing AI-created images.
One West Texas city has banned men from using female restrooms and locker rooms. Members of the Odessa City Council have expanded a 1989 ordinance that prohibits individuals from entering restrooms of the opposite sex. The 5-to-2 vote came following an emotionally charged exchange between residents and city leaders, with city council members arguing that the ordinance would protect Odessans and their families. The ban applies to city buildings and facilities, including community centers, libraries, airports and parks.
A new poll from Rasmussen Reports and the Institute for Faith and Culture predicts that people of faith will play a key role in the presidential election. The survey gauged the likelihood of Christians showing up at the polls this election cycle, addressing concerns over potential voter apathy. It found that 77 percent of Evangelical Christians have already voted or plan to vote. Out of the Evangelicals that won’t cast ballots seven percent say they’re not qualified, and 10 percent say they are unable. The survey also reveals that about three-in-four Evangelicals are praying about the election.
Lawmakers and officials in several states are trying to fix the ailing public school system with an injection of scripture. Oklahoma state school Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated that schools stock classrooms with Bibles. Louisiana passed a law requiring schools to post the 10 Commandments in classrooms — the subject of a federal lawsuit. And the Texas Education Agency has proposed a reading curriculum that includes stories from the Old and New testaments. Meanwhile, Christians are being encouraged to run for local school boards.
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