Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, the latest from the gridiron. The nfls Domestic Violence and child abuse scandals continue this week, as media reports of more abusers and disappearing sponsors mount. Top corporate sponsors are standing by the nfl for now, even those run by women. The female chief executive officers of pepsico, General Motors and Campbell Soup co. , run companies that pay hundreds of millions annually for the right to attach their brands to the nfl. Female activists pushed those ceos to speak out and by weeks end pepsicos indra nooyi issued a statement decrying the abusive, violent behavior but supporting nfl commissioner Roger Goodell as a, quote, man of integrity. So far nike and castrol have dropped personal contracts with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson that over child abuse charges and Radisson Hotels has suspended local support for the team. Peterson has b
Steinem says Sexual Assault can be eliminated. [ ] hello im bonnie erbe welcome to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends. Up first, women, children and immigration. Supporters of president obamas executive order on immigration say it honors American Values by keeping more Families Together. Opponents say its unfairly being imposed without bipartisan support. According to the Migration Policy Institute about onethird of immigrants illegally in the u. S. Live with a child who is a u. S. Citizen. The president s order could shield five Million People most of them women and children from deportation. Four Million Immigrants with no criminal records will be able to work legally in the country. Also included, is an expansion of the Dreamers Program for young immigrants who came to the u. S. As children. However, their parents get no protection. Critics on the left is say the order doesnt go far enough and critics on the right are promising to take their own action. Is this a f
Im reporting from Covenant Baptist United Church of christ in washington, d. C. This is one of a growing number of churches that are welcoming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender preferences. They call it open and affirming. Or ona. On this special edition of to the contrary we take to you three churches in very different parts of the country that are opening their doors along with their communal lives and ministries. Open and affirming is our churches are our way of grappling intentionally and faithfully with one of the most difficult things that the church faces right now. How to welcome and embrace and sanctify gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Here in st. Paul park, minnesota, a new consciousness is taking hold. Although this town was a manufacturing hub back in its heyday, today its a quiet town with one oil refinery. The church mirrors the town. Once a Thriving Church the community United Church of christ saw its population dwindle
Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, religion and women. Former president jimmy carter has called out religious leaders for perpetuating sexism. In his new book, carter says wrong interpretations of holy books particularly the bible are a major contributing factor to inequality between the sexes. The former president is still a his ran though he left the Southern Baptist Convention Due to the treatment much women. Practice of religion that is a basic cause on the foundation or the excuse for other abuses, where women are deprived of an equal right to serve god and where they are treated as subordinate or inferior people. He stressed that jesus himself never disrespected women but later Church Leaders up to the present day have treated women as second class citizens. Carter called for women to have an equal role in church, saying, all are equal in the eyes of god. So Debra Carnahan is religion sexi
Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, legal wrangling over abortion a federal Appeals Court heard arguments this week about a hotly contested texas law that could be the new frontier for the abortion rights debate. The law mandates a strict set of building codes for clinics requiring upgrades that could cost millions. Prolife proponents say theyre necessary to ensure the safety of women. But prochoice groups say the clinics do not need the upgrades, cant afford to comply and will close. Abortion Rights Groups claim their opponents are using an underhanded strategy to close clinics and limit access by pretending they are concerned about Womens Health. Fifth circuit judges in new orleans will decide if the law is constitutional. Is the new strategy for pro life groups by writing clip particulars upgrade and in effect closing them . Pretty much bonnie. So far the right has not been able to bring down