World Lutheran News Digest from KFUO Radio

Science and religion. We often hear that science and religion don’t mix. We also hear that Christians in general and Lutherans in particular are “anti-science,” but that’s not true according to Lutheran toxicologist Dr. Michael Dourson. He has dedicated himself to demonstrating that nature and the Bible are in accord and has written several books in which he uses the scientific method to investigate Biblical accounts. Find Dr. Dourson’s books on Amazon.com.

Host Kip Allen speaks with Lutheran Young Adult Corps (LYAC) participant Ray Shaver about his experiences in the program, including why he joined, what he has learned, how he intends to take this experience into his future career. Find more information about LYAC, including how to apply and what opportunities exist, at lcms.org/yacorps.

Guest Nick Loeb, co-producer of “Roe v. Wade: The Untold Story,” discusses how the infamous ruling legalizing abortion on demand was based on lies and made-up information. Loeb, along with co-producer Alveda King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., are teaming to produce a movie that exposes the truth. Learn more about the movie at RoevWadeMovie.com.

David French, Senior Fellow with the National Review Institute, talks about the Supreme Court case involving the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates and concerns whether the state of California can force prolife crisis pregnancy centers to advertise for abortion services. Learn about this case at nifla.org/nifla-vs-becerra.

Guest Peter Slayton, LCMS Social Media Manager, joins host Kip Allen to share his experiences at the 45th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Peter met not only religious people, but also people from secular backgrounds who believe that all life is sacred. He also met former abortion workers who have joined the pro-life cause. Read about the LCMS presence at the Chicago and National March for Life at blogs.lcms.org/2018/love-saves-lives-lutherans-join-thousands-in-pro-life-marches and view videos and photos from the Marches at facebook.com/TheLCMS.

Guest Stephanie Taub of First Liberty Institute discusses the Oregon court ruling against Aaron and Melissa Klein of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, who were fined $135,000 and put out of business for refusing to make a special cake for a lesbian marriage. Stephanie and host Kip Allen talk about the ruling, the constitutional issues involved, and where the case goes from here. Read more about the case at firstliberty.org/cases/kleins.

January is Liberty and Life Month. Dr. Gregory Seltz and program host Kip Allen discuss the 45th Annual March for Life, the link between eugenics and racism with Planned Parenthood’s founder Margaret Sanger. Other topics include how science supports the concept that life begins at birth, the scientific and theological definitions of gender, and the importance of the nuclear family in today’s society.

What is sexual misconduct in the workplace? What’s the difference between child abuse and child discipline? What are the obligations and responsibilities of the LCMS, Synod organizations and individuals regarding these questions, both legally and Biblically? Deaconess Kim Schave, Director of Project and Policy Administration for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, talks to World Lutheran News Digest host Kip Allen about these important issues.

The United States Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in what may be one of the most important constitutional cases in the Republic’s history. The case is Masterpiece Cake Shop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The case is about cake artist Jack Phillips, who refused to make a special wedding cake for a gay couple because of his belief about traditional marriage. The gay couple complained to the state’s civil rights commission, which ruled that Phillips violated the state’s non-discrimination laws, and that his religious beliefs did not matter. The case wound its way through the courts, until the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case. On Tuesday, both sides presented their arguments. Today’s WLN Digest is an overview of this case as it stands. Find more details at Alliance Defending Freedom’s website adflegal.org/detailspages/case-details/masterpiece-cakeshop-v.-craig.

Many of us have fond memories of Thanksgiving traditions with family and friends. We also share in fellowship with our family in Christ in our congregations. Guest Erik Lunsford, LCMS Photojournalist, shares stories from around the world of the fellowship of our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.