An unintended but interesting consequence of the Supreme Courts decision to overrule Roe v. Wade has been a significant decrease in Americas hookup culture.In the first year after the high courts overturning of easy abortion access‚ 78% of surveyed singles indicated that the lack of federal abortion protections affected their sex and dating lives‚ according to the 13th annual study of 5‚000 singles by Match Group‚ an internet and technology company that says it operates the largest number of global matchmaking platforms.This years Match Group survey showed a marked increase‚ to 87%‚ in this change in sex and dating patterns. In fact‚ because of the Supreme Courts decision in Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022‚ 14% of those surveyed said they have less sex overall and decreased casual sex‚ while 1 in 10 chose to no longer engage in any sexual activity. Moreover‚ USA Todayreported that sex therapists say that since the overruling of Roe v. Wade‚ anxiety over premarital and extramarital sex has soared‚ causing their clients to reconsider sex‚ dating‚ and relationships.The Match Work study thus provides insight on how secularists have begun to realize that the sexual liberation and ease of abortion access since the 1970s created confusion about stable intimate relationships‚ an intimacy confusion that effectively disconnected intimate sexual behavior from emotional bonding.The 1960s and 1970s witnessed an incredible liberalization of our cultures sexual mores. This growth in sexual activity‚ caused in part by the ease of access to abortion‚ also had the effect of increasing sexually transmitted diseases.According to a 2003 study measuring abortion on demands effect on sexual behavior‚ legalizing abortion provided extra incentives to engage in risky sexual behavior.The authors of the study reported the existence of a causal relationship between abortion and sexually transmitted diseases. They concluded that abortion laws introduced in the early 1970s affected sexual behavior as measured by the proxy of STD incidences and that legalized abortion led to an increase of about one-fourth of the average disease incidence as measured by the increase in cases of gonorrhea and syphilis.Some states had legalized abortion in 1969 and 1970‚ and the Supreme Courts Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 provided a green light to such legislative action. Glamorized by the media and by celebrities‚ premarital and extramarital affairs no longer carried the stigma of social or moral opprobrium.The ubiquitous use of sex in advertising‚ movies‚ television‚ and fashionsex as entertainment‚ as economic incentive‚ as a substitute for thought‚ for communication‚ for edificationgave public blessing to the unashamed use of sex as a crass commodity of self-gratification. Sexual gratification became valued more than physical and emotional well-being. The pursuit of the former generally led to the neglect of the latter.The emergence of hookup culture (also referred to as non-relationship sex‚ recreational sex‚ friends with benefits‚ no-strings-attached relationships‚ one-night stands‚ and sex without dating) together with the right to abort a baby (thus obviating the fear of an unwanted pregnancy) led to widespread sexual activity uncoupled from relationships.The existence of this phenomenon alone was likely sufficient to promote the acceptance of adultery and sexual promiscuitynot because they are right‚ but because they are viewed as natural‚ normal‚ and something everybody else does.For those who still seek sex outside marriage since the overturning of Roe v. Wade‚ the Match Group survey reports that nonpenetrative sex is gaining in popularity among at least 10% of individuals surveyed. Moreover‚ 18% of those seeking sex outside marriage say they have become more adamant about using condoms.Although it is interesting to consider how the overruling of Roe v Wade affects Americas sexual practices‚ the survey didnt discuss an important factor: how traditional religious values affect sexual activity.The Match Group study nevertheless sets forth figures concerning the importance of traditional families to a majority of singles surveyed. Fully 79% of this group (83% for Generation Z and millennials) say they believe they can experience life-long marriage. And 57% expressed a desire to have a spouse who wants to have children.Those who identify as observant in their faith generally marry younger than those who dont‚ and a greater percentage of religious-minded than secular individuals maintain their celibacy before marriage.The idea of marriage and families based on the universal and enduring values created by God thousands of years ago (Genesis 1:28‚ 2:18‚ 2:24) has been transmitted down through the generations by the Abrahamic faith traditions (also known as the Judeo-Christian worldview and the Noahide Laws). Religious believers hold the biblical view that marriage is the only appropriate vehicle to express ones sexuality.A recent Pew Research Report found that 80% of American adults said they believe that the role of religion in American life is shrinking. But the findings above reinforce the view that traditional religious family values are increasing marriage and romantic coupling while lessening our cultures predominant narrative encouraging sexual liberation.After all‚ the same Pew study indicated that a majority of those surveyed (57%) said they believe that the influence of religion within our culture is a good thing.Although social trends affecting sexuality may change‚ in part because of the legality of abortion on demand‚ our religious brethren remain steadfast about disciplining and channeling sexual impulses. These traditional religious values encourage healthy‚ committed relationships that in turn strengthen and encourage robust families‚ an essential and basic principle underlying Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam.A persons body and soul are not possessions to abuse‚ harm‚ or destroy. Leviticus 19:1 commands us to be holy‚ a directive that carries strong ethical and moral implications for humanity as we strive to imitate God.By participating in hookup culture‚ we effectively defile the divine presence within us. Unmoored from a committed and loving marital relationship‚ sex‚ dating‚ and relationships are dramatically affected.An unchecked sex drive and unfettered access to abortion harm both the individual and the society in which he or she lives. The Daily Signal publishes a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Heritage Foundation.The post Supreme Courts Abortion Ruling Shifts Singles Attitudes Toward Sex‚ Dating appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A university bureaucrat whose job depends on racial polarization is finding out that publicity is a two-edged sword. Smearing the British royal family‚ and the princess of Wales in particular‚ with conspiracy theories might make for fans on the left‚ but the saner part of the world';s population has an...

A woman on TikTok shares her husbands wedding vows‚ which are pretty beautiful. His words will make you cry. Caitlin McGee answers a question asked on TikTok about what people mean when they say marriage is hard. She begins by talking about how she had a sort of a skewed idea of what love should be‚ which is something a lot of people might be able to relate to. With the way the media and social media are‚ we might not have a full picture of true love or what love in a marriage should look like.RELATED: Bride Signs Her Vows For Groom';s Deaf Parents And His Reaction Is PricelessHer Husbands Wedding Vows Are Simply Beautiful Caitlin brings out her husbands wedding vows as she believes that they can explain the answer to the question that has been asked. She starts with‚ I didnt sit back and take inventory of your qualities and say‚ this ticks all the boxes‚ done. I was drawn to you and profoundly lucky that you were drawn to me.The beautiful wedding vows go on to talk about what type of work marriage is. How it is not work like drudgery or an early morning commute‚ but the same type of work that artists talk about when it comes to their painting. Its the most important work of my life‚ our partnership‚ and I cherish it. What a profound thing to say! We often hear that marriage is work‚ but what does that mean on a day-to-day basis? Caitlins husband knows what he is talking about and is able to summarize what the work of marriage is really like. RELATED: Bride And Groom Step Aside And Honor Their Parents With A Surprise Wedding Vow RenewalLoving Well is a Thing You Do The vows end with‚ Its just that life is long‚ and I know that loving well is a thing you do‚ not a lottery you win. Such poetic words and Caitlin gets choked up thinking about them. She explains that the way people look at hard is different. That marriage isnt difficult hard‚ but its challenging hard because life is challenging. That the person that you marry should make all of life a bit easier. She ends her video by saying‚ Marrying someone good‚ thats all‚ and then its easy. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Groom Steps Up To The Altar But Leaves Bride In Tears When He Reveals Vows For Her DaughtersThe truth of marriage is that it can be hard work‚ but not in a bad way. Marriage is a sacrament from God and allows us to walk hand in hand with someone else. We dont have to go through this life alone. We have to work at our marriages‚ but in the end‚ finding the right person will allow us to experience the joy that comes with the day-to-day love and contentment that marriage brings. What therefore God has joined together‚ let not man put asunder. Mark 10:9LISTEN: Bride Inspires All After Getting Left at the Altar | Jeff Bridges Loves Spending Time with His Grandchildren h/t: Inspire More Featured Image Credit: Getty/Serhii SobolevskyiThe post Woman Shares Her Husbands Wedding Vows And Theyre So Beautiful‚ Good Luck Not Crying appeared first on GodUpdates.

The second busiest infrastructure corridor in the United States‚ Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge‚ just got absolutely destroyed‚ incapacitated for 5 to 6 years‚ and it may not be the awful accident (pharma-and-state-owned) mainstream media immediately reported that it was. This could easily be a financial and economic act of war‚ but the enemy may not even be outside the borders of our Republic. Its not a conventional war‚ with tanks‚ bombs and missiles. This is part of a larger war being waged by pharma and globalists‚ using dirty medicine and stealthy supply chain chaos.Article by S.D. Wells‚ republished with permission from Naturalnews.comWatch the video footage of the ship‚ during the last minute or two‚ as it somehow swiftly turns about 30 percent directly towards one of only two load-bearing pylons near the end of each side of the bridge‚ bringing the entire bridge down on purpose. All of mainstream media immediately reported the exact same scripted news‚ saying it was clearly an accident and NOT some kind of terrorist attack. How could they all know this already?No investigation required mass media (fake news) already solved the case in less than 10 hours of the container ship destroying the Baltimore Bridge accidentThere had been no investigation at all‚ since the ship crashed into the bridge not long after midnight‚ and all the fake news began their coverage (pardon the pun) by the time the morning newspapers were printed‚ for the morning news commuters to gobble up. How convenient our mass media industrial complex solves these cases for the FBI‚ CIA‚ DHS‚ ATF‚ Coast Guard‚ Navy‚ and every other government-run entity.Nothing more to see here folks. Just a couple guys mis-steering a boat into a bridge (that was conveniently cleared in the last 3 minutes by police who got radio calls that the ship was heading for the bridge‚ even though the ship made the big turn in the last minute or two. (Hint‚ hint)Top 5 reasons the Baltimore Bridge destruction was likely an inside job rather than an accidental crash or cyber attackMainstream media immediately worked in tandem to call it an accident across all fake new media‚ including internet print‚ radio and television news.This bridge destruction cripples the supply of gasoline-powered vehicles for years to come‚ fueling the communist installation of government-controlled electric vehicles for the fake climate change agenda.The port was a major thoroughfare for fuels that keep the U.S. economy functional‚ which the Biden Regime wants to cripple for more control of the population.This is a huge hit to U.S. infrastructure‚ just like burning down food production facilities‚ fertilizer plants and other resource structures needed to feed the populace.This is just another brick in the wall for cementing the communist overthrow of the Republic‚ so expect many more bridges and tunnels to be accidentally destroyed by the Biden Regime soon.Realize that this is bigger than just a container ship crashing into a bridge. This destroys a major hazardous materials supply chain mega-port. This cripples the supply of refined fuels. This incapacitates a huge supply line for propane gas. This cuts off a major artery of delivery of diesel fuel‚ nitrogen‚ flammable supplies and chemicals. Also be aware that oversized containers cannot go through the tunnels.The American food supply chain also will take huge hit‚ meaning inflation on food should be expected to skyrocket within months. This is a major blow to basic staple diet for the U.S. economy to function for the next 4 to 5 years. Sure‚ a cyber attack on ship navigation systems is possible‚ and if thats the case‚ the media was most likely ordered to cover it up to protect Bidens election. The is just the tip of the iceberg folks. Get ready for many more ports‚ bridges‚ tunnels and other key infrastructure in America to suffer from crazy‚ non-planned‚ intricately impossible accidents like this one.At this point‚ you have to be a conspiracy theorist to WATCH the nightly national news on television and believe anything they say. Bookmark Censored.news to your favorite websites for truth news about more catastrophic events that may just be inside jobs.Sources for this article include: Rumble.comNaturalNews.com

Joe Biden said the quiet-part out loud Monday when he told a crowd in Wisconsin he gets instructions from the First Lady.BIDEN I get instructions from my wife! Whos a schoolteacherShe said‚ Make sure you say ell-low-da-ta-mare. pic.twitter.com/iTLev6WoEk The First (@TheFirstonTV) April 8‚ 2024WATCH Joe Biden brags about ignoring the Supreme Court on student debt.That didnt stop us! No‚ I mean it!pic.twitter.com/vAK77ciGdN The First (@TheFirstonTV) April 8‚ 2024BIDEN: ";You know what the average [semiconductor manufacturing] salary is? $110K/year and you don';t need a college degree!";He';s lying. Workers with only a high school education can expect to earn around $40K/year‚ according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. pic.twitter.com/P8uiWmGIK7 RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 8‚ 2024