13 August 2019 | Recently updated policies on responding to active shooters and violence in the workplace have been shared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and The Department of Homeland Security. The guidance is specifically aimed at religious institutions and includes information on gun violence. A long-standing strategy that is emphasized to respond to […] Source: https://atoday.org/fbi-updates-workplace-active-shooter-response-guidance-with-an-emphasis-on-religious-institutions/
Mass Shootings and Toxic Masculinity
by Lindsey Painter | 13 August 2019 | In the last two weeks there have occurred three of the latest mass shootings in America. The worst word in that sentence is “latest.” One of them happened at a place I was planning to be. I have the Gilroy Garlic Festival on my calendar, and I […] Source: https://atoday.org/mass-shootings-and-toxic-masculinity/
Sharing Scripture for August 11 – 17
This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS Lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […] Source: https://atoday.org/sharing-scripture-for-august-11-17/
Medical News Platform Sums Up Pros and Cons of Eating Adventist-Style
12 August 2019 | Medical news site Medical Daily recently published an article detailing the publication’s understanding of the pros and cons of the Adventist diet. The July 30 article noted that the denomination “preaches to its members about clean vegetarian practices propagated by the Book of Leviticus,” and that about 40 percent of Adventists […] Source: https://atoday.org/medical-news-platform-sums-up-pros-and-cons-of-eating-adventist-style/
Dying Deities, Part 2: The Meaning of the Crucifixion
Richard W. Coffen | 12 August 2019 | Slogans and mottos influence us all, and most glom onto our brain cells. Can you name the product that the following slogan promotes? “When you care enough to send the very best.” Yes, Hallmark Cards. I always look for a Hallmark card because . . . you […] Source: https://atoday.org/dying-deities-part-2-the-meaning-of-the-crucifixion/
