Rhode Island Family Institute

"WHAT IS TRUTH?" John 18:38

“WHAT IS TRUTH?” This question was asked of Jesus by Pontius Pilot when he stood before him on trial. That same question has never been more relevant than it is today. I have been amazed and thankful that common sense and TRUTH are making a comeback. One of these areas where truth really matters is the ‘GENDER’ issue. Here is an excerpt from The Washington Stand, an online news publication from the Family Research Council. You can read the whole article here: https://tinyurl.com/49nwbcup

“In just the last three years, Americans of all viewpoints have experienced a significant shift against policies that promote transgender ideology. Since 2022, U.S. Citizens have said they have become far more likely to favor laws barring the transgender industry from carrying out potentially sterilizing injections or life-altering surgeries on minors, protecting women’s spaces in public accommodations and in sports, and ending a teachers’ ability to teach impressionable school students controversial and unpopular transgender ideology.”  

We might ask ourselves why it has taken so long! I think the Apostle Paul gives us the answer when he says, “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord... For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” (2 Cor. 4:4-6)

I think we also need to be reminded that Jesus said… “You are the light of the world… In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven (Matt. 5:14-16). We need to be the ones to bring light into this dark issue is by sharing the TRUTH about the pain, and irreversible damage that young girls will experience when they make these choices. And, by now most of us know people who have.

So equip yourself with the TRUTH...

1) Studies say 100% of girls or (boys) that use puberty blockers go on to cross-sex hormones

2) Cross-sex hormones cause chemical sterilization; she will never have children

3) She will permanently grow facial hair and her voice will deepen and be more like a man’s 

4) A Swedish study found that within 10 years after transitioning she will be 19X’s more likely to commit suicide.

TRUTH ABOUT THE LIFE ISSUE

Another area where TRUTH needs to applied is concerning the Sanctity of LIFE. We thank God for the overturning of ROE v. WADE but the battle to save the Life of UNBORN BABIES is far from over. Surgical abortions have decreased but chemical abortions have actually increased because of easy access to the abortion pill by mail and by pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens. 

Today, 60% of pregnancies are ended in this way. The lives of over 1,700 babies, are taken every day. Shopping for this 2 pill regimen through the mail or at a pharmacy is easier than shopping on Amazon. 

I’ve let my light shine by switching my pharmacy from CVS to Walmart. Praying defeated Roe and now we must pray for restrictions on this abortion pill. PRAY for our nation to become a culture of LIFE once again.

You can also reach out and come alongside women and young girls who find themselves with an unwanted pregnancy and walk with them to give them the confidence to carry to full-term. Let them know they are not alone. Support and even volunteer at the Crisis Pregnancy Centers in your area.

Here are a few: Rhode Island Right to Life - rirtl.org; Mother of Life - motheroflife.org ; Harmony Women's Care - harmonycareri.org

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM!

One more area where I'd like to apply TRUTH is concerning the Palestinian – Israel conflict. A few days ago, there was an Anti-Israel / Pro-Palestinian rally at the Rhode Island State House. The TRUTH is that Israel is not the aggressor in this conflict. Israel was legitimately declared a nation by the United Nations in 1948 and from the start they have had to defend their right to even exist.

Be aware that HATE CRIMES against the Jews are increasing at an alarming rate! On October 7th , 2023 the worst attack on the Jewish people since the holocaust took place. There are many online sources where you can read about the brutality and shear evil that took place that day but I am including a link to an article in Wikipedia here. Please take the time to read it. It will open your eyes... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_7_Hamas-led_attack_on_Israel

There are important TRUTHS about Israel you should know. Despite being surrounded by enemies who want to destroy them, Israel has established the ONLY DEMOCRACY in the Middle East and a vibrant one at that! Israel is unique in many ways. Israel’s Declaration of Independence guarantees equal social and political rights for its citizens regardless of religion, race or gender. That is NOT true of the other Arab Nations around them in the Middle East. Most people don't know the TRUTH that:

• Israeli citizens represent over 100 countries. 
• Over 20% of Israelis are of Arab ethnicity and 
• All Israelis, regardless of background, enjoy full equal rights under the law 
• Women have equal rights in Israel, and participate in every facet of society, including the role of Prime Minister, Knesset members, and fighter jet pilots
• Christians, too, are thriving and free in Israel, as are people of other minority faiths  
• Israel recognizes freedom of assembly and the right to petition the government 
• Israel is the ONLY country in the Middle East where Christians are NOT persecuted

The TRUTH is that most of the abuse of the Palestinian people comes from other Palestinians and especially the terrorist group known as HAMAS in particular.  

Recently the RI Family Institute has been involved with CUFI - Christians United for Israel to provide a biblically-based curriculum on Israel they have created for use in Christian High Schools, Elementary Schools and Home School Co-ops.

Myself and a few administrators from our Christian School Coalition will be visiting Auschwitz in Poland and then Israel in June as preparation for teaching this curriculum. We need to reach our youth with the TRUTH before they get to college and are indoctrinated by the rising Anti-Semitism in our nation and around the world. To keep up with LOCAL ways to support ISRAEL visit RICI - RICoalitionforIsrael.org

In closing let me say that we are living in incredible times. The chaos reminds us that this world is not our home. We are waiting for the imminent return of our Lord and Savior to set all things right. Jesus is the suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 but he is also the King of Kings and Lord of Lords of Revelation 19. With that thought in mind, let me repeat the apostle Paul's blessing to the Thessalonians, "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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RIFI - Volume 3 - 2025