# Current Events **URL:** https://forums.crosswalk.com/c/current-events/22.md [Latest](https://forums.crosswalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.crosswalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.crosswalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Current Events category](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/about-the-current-events-category/35)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/about-the-current-events-category/35 "2021-03-22T18:17:37Z")
The Current Events category is a space to talk about news, trends, and issues shaping our world today. From cultural developments and politics to global events and community concerns, this is where believers can thoughtf… --- ## [Christian response to Heated Rivalry ](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/christian-response-to-heated-rivalry/21073)
**Author:** [@Catstorm](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Catstorm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/christian-response-to-heated-rivalry/21073 "2026-10-25T13:17:35Z")
What should Christians do about this show/book? I hate it because it is promoting homosexuality and many young people like it. I’m so angry at Rachel Reid for writing it and Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams for acting … --- ## [Should Stores Be Allowed to Lock Up Everyday Products?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-stores-be-allowed-to-lock-up-everyday-products/21017)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-stores-be-allowed-to-lock-up-everyday-products/21017 "2026-10-24T00:57:54Z")
More retailers have begun placing everyday products such as toiletries, laundry detergent, and personal care items behind locked cabinets to discourage theft. While businesses have legitimate concerns about losses, cust… --- ## [Should Self-Checkout Customers Receive a Discount?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-self-checkout-customers-receive-a-discount/21057)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-self-checkout-customers-receive-a-discount/21057 "2026-10-23T23:43:20Z")
Many supermarkets and other retailers now offer self-checkout lanes, where customers scan and bag their own purchases. Some people appreciate the convenience, while others feel they’re doing work that store employees us… --- ## [Who Do You Hope Wins the World Series?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/who-do-you-hope-wins-the-world-series/21032)
**Author:** [@DaughterOfEve24](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/DaughterOfEve24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/who-do-you-hope-wins-the-world-series/21032 "2026-10-22T17:54:02Z")
Any baseball fans here? I’m a huge Brewers fan so this is a significant one for me! Regardless of which team wins—Brewers or Rays—this World Series promises to be one for the books since neither of these teams is a big-b… --- ## [Should Restaurants Be Required to Include All Fees in Their Menu Prices?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-restaurants-be-required-to-include-all-fees-in-their-menu-prices/21031)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-restaurants-be-required-to-include-all-fees-in-their-menu-prices/21031 "2026-10-22T17:05:37Z")
Some restaurants add service charges, employee benefit fees, or other surcharges to the bill, sometimes leaving customers surprised by the final total. Should restaurants be required to include all mandatory fees in the… --- ## [We have no choice we should attack with full friendly force!](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/we-have-no-choice-we-should-attack-with-full-friendly-force/20998)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/we-have-no-choice-we-should-attack-with-full-friendly-force/20998 "2026-10-20T20:09:34Z")
can you say me it say me it ? --- ## [Kid Rock Hopes Christian Album with Eminem Can Help Heal America’s Divisions](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/kid-rock-hopes-christian-album-with-eminem-can-help-heal-america-s-divisions/20982)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/kid-rock-hopes-christian-album-with-eminem-can-help-heal-america-s-divisions/20982 "2026-10-20T17:40:26Z")
What do you guys think about this? I had made the comment to someone last week that it does feel a little weird - I saw Jelly Roll perform a couple of months ago, and he talked about giving his life to God, but then 5 … --- ## [Should AI-Generated Videos Be Required to Carry a Warning Label?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-ai-generated-videos-be-required-to-carry-a-warning-label/20988)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-ai-generated-videos-be-required-to-carry-a-warning-label/20988 "2026-10-20T13:52:30Z")
Artificial intelligence can now create remarkably realistic videos of people saying or doing things that never actually happened. As these videos become harder to distinguish from genuine recordings, they raise question… --- ## [Books The Serious Bible Student Should Read](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/books-the-serious-bible-student-should-read/20749)
**Author:** [@DavyP](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/DavyP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/books-the-serious-bible-student-should-read/20749 "2026-10-17T14:08:41Z")
These are not Christian books I’m going to suggest, so go to your local Christian bookstore and pickup their latest Christian novels that go in circles, if it’s that pompous stuff is what you’re after. These are HARD RE… --- ## [Inappropriate Commercials during MLB Playoffs](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/inappropriate-commercials-during-mlb-playoffs/20925)
**Author:** [@DaughterOfEve24](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/DaughterOfEve24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/inappropriate-commercials-during-mlb-playoffs/20925 "2026-10-16T14:02:22Z")
This article talks about the backlash against sexually provocative ads during the MLB playoffs this year, especially as a drawback to kids watching the games. As a diehard baseball fan who’s watched every game my team… --- ## [Sudden news , suddenly scientist and doctors all over the world have come together to find a cure for cancer and aids they call it a miracle by god](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/sudden-news-suddenly-scientist-and-doctors-all-over-the-world-have-come-together-to-find-a-cure-for-cancer-and-aids-they-call-it-a-miracle-by-god/20923)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/sudden-news-suddenly-scientist-and-doctors-all-over-the-world-have-come-together-to-find-a-cure-for-cancer-and-aids-they-call-it-a-miracle-by-god/20923 "2026-10-16T06:23:48Z")
can you say me it can you say me it can you say me it --- ## [Should Airlines Be Required to Seat Families Together Without Charging Extra?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-airlines-be-required-to-seat-families-together-without-charging-extra/20911)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-airlines-be-required-to-seat-families-together-without-charging-extra/20911 "2026-10-15T17:11:30Z")
Many airlines charge passengers to select specific seats, which can make it difficult for families traveling with young children to sit together without paying additional fees. Should airlines be required to seat parent… --- ## [I have gotten into darkness](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-have-gotten-into-darkness/20882)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-have-gotten-into-darkness/20882 "2026-10-13T17:52:38Z")
gotten a reality check . the whole soul was broken --- ## [Should Companies Be Allowed to Use AI Voices Without Telling Us?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-companies-be-allowed-to-use-ai-voices-without-telling-us/20879)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-companies-be-allowed-to-use-ai-voices-without-telling-us/20879 "2026-10-13T09:12:57Z")
Title: Should Companies Be Allowed to Use AI Voices Without Telling Us? Artificial intelligence can now generate voices that sound remarkably human. Businesses can use them for customer service, advertisements, videos, … --- ## [We need to fight the satanists with the help of the HOLY GHOST](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/we-need-to-fight-the-satanists-with-the-help-of-the-holy-ghost/20857)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/we-need-to-fight-the-satanists-with-the-help-of-the-holy-ghost/20857 "2026-10-13T08:27:48Z")
MUSLIMS INCLUDED they need to be defeated --- ## [Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/columbus-indigenous-peoples-day/20866)
**Author:** [@DaughterOfEve24](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/DaughterOfEve24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/columbus-indigenous-peoples-day/20866 "2026-10-12T21:28:38Z")
My son was asking about Indigenous Peoples’ Day. He is out of school today and knew it was some kind of holiday. Sometimes when kids ask about things, you realize maybe you needed a better understanding of them yourself.… --- ## [Are We Losing the Ability to Be Unreachable?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/are-we-losing-the-ability-to-be-unreachable/20760)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/are-we-losing-the-ability-to-be-unreachable/20760 "2026-10-12T17:53:37Z")
There was a time when leaving the house meant people simply couldn’t contact you until you came home. Today, texts, calls, email, work messages, and notifications can follow us almost anywhere. Has being constantly reac… --- ## [I make a oath that i will never masturbate by myself and avoid all pornography by\`free choice](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-make-a-oath-that-i-will-never-masturbate-by-myself-and-avoid-all-pornography-by-free-choice/20793)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-make-a-oath-that-i-will-never-masturbate-by-myself-and-avoid-all-pornography-by-free-choice/20793 "2026-10-12T03:03:54Z")
can you do the same oath? --- ## [Should Restaurants and Stores Be Allowed to Refuse Cash?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-restaurants-and-stores-be-allowed-to-refuse-cash/20835)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-restaurants-and-stores-be-allowed-to-refuse-cash/20835 "2026-10-12T00:11:44Z")
More businesses are encouraging customers to pay with credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payment apps. Some have stopped accepting cash altogether. While cashless payments can be faster and more convenient, not everyo… --- ## [How does the lord god expect a illiterate read and sound person to become Politican like me?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-does-the-lord-god-expect-a-illiterate-read-and-sound-person-to-become-politican-like-me/20840)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-does-the-lord-god-expect-a-illiterate-read-and-sound-person-to-become-politican-like-me/20840 "2026-10-11T09:40:16Z")
i quess i need to go a church and get deliverance? what do you say pray for me ? reply please! --- ## [The Anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s Death:The Aftermath Was Amazing](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/the-anniversary-of-charlie-kirk-s-death-the-aftermath-was-amazing/20839)
**Author:** [@BobRichley](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/BobRichley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/the-anniversary-of-charlie-kirk-s-death-the-aftermath-was-amazing/20839 "2026-10-09T22:19:03Z")
September 10, 2026 was the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. At exactly 12:23 p.m. Mountain Time on September 10, 2025, a bullet struck Charlie Kirk in the neck while he was speaking to students at Utah Valley Univer… --- ## [Holiday Gift Guide](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/holiday-gift-guide/20771)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/holiday-gift-guide/20771 "2026-10-07T14:22:07Z")
Never too early to start shopping! --- ## [Beyond the Trial and Tragedy: Grieving Three Children, A Father and A Mother in an Angry America](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/beyond-the-trial-and-tragedy-grieving-three-children-a-father-and-a-mother-in-an-angry-america/20756)
**Author:** [@BobRichley](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/BobRichley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/beyond-the-trial-and-tragedy-grieving-three-children-a-father-and-a-mother-in-an-angry-america/20756 "2026-10-06T14:43:18Z")
Admin Note: This post contains sensitive content, including discussion of suicide. Please respond with compassion, wisdom, and respect. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in immediate danger, pleas… --- ## [When will marriage supper of the lamb be? your quess?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/when-will-marriage-supper-of-the-lamb-be-your-quess/20764)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/when-will-marriage-supper-of-the-lamb-be-your-quess/20764 "2026-10-06T10:40:58Z")
At 16, Jesus Told Me He’d Return When I Turn 66 . this year? --- ## [LUKEWARM CHRISTIANS WHO LEAD PEOPLE ASTRAY by preaching " MUDDY" TEACHINGS!](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/lukewarm-christians-who-lead-people-astray-by-preaching-muddy-teachings/20754)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/lukewarm-christians-who-lead-people-astray-by-preaching-muddy-teachings/20754 "2026-10-05T23:02:36Z")
do they even know what THE WORD " CLEAN" MEANS why do u think god threathens in jeremiah 13 to destroy jews and jerusalem . i mean same in us , swe , uk , and all mayor sin cities and all others cities who sin. because… --- ## [Should Children Still Learn Handwriting?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-children-still-learn-handwriting/20687)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/should-children-still-learn-handwriting/20687 "2026-10-05T15:14:48Z")
With keyboards, phones, voice-to-text, and increasingly AI, handwriting plays a much smaller role in everyday life than it once did. Should schools continue spending significant time teaching children handwriting, espec… --- ## [Former Pastor, 'American Idol' Contestant Caleb Flynn Convicted of Wife's Murder](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/former-pastor-american-idol-contestant-caleb-flynn-convicted-of-wifes-murder/20750)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/former-pastor-american-idol-contestant-caleb-flynn-convicted-of-wifes-murder/20750 "2026-10-05T14:22:15Z")
--- ## [Could This Be Noah's Ark? New Excavation Targets Ship-Shaped Formation in Turkey](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/could-this-be-noahs-ark-new-excavation-targets-ship-shaped-formation-in-turkey/20709)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/could-this-be-noahs-ark-new-excavation-targets-ship-shaped-formation-in-turkey/20709 "2026-10-05T08:58:14Z")
--- ## [Anyone remember Marjoe Gortner?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/anyone-remember-marjoe-gortner/20742)
**Author:** [@Dr\_S](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Dr_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/anyone-remember-marjoe-gortner/20742 "2026-10-05T02:32:09Z")
He died the other day at the age of 82. What can we learn from his life and career? About the evangelical culture that created the niche he exploited? [Next page](https://forums.crosswalk.com/c/current-events/22.md?page=1)