Alcohol Consumption in the Church, Chick fil A and Adam Sandler

[bannerad]( DECEMBER 4, 2018 [RELEVANT THIS WEEK]( THE BEST OF RELEVANTMAGAZINE.COM [Hero-5.jpg]( STORY OF THE WEEK [Here are the Denominations that Drink the Most]( [rn-x.png] LifeWay Research has released the results of a new survey that details the drinking habits and preferences of numerous Protestant denominations. Some broader numbers: 59 percent of respondents said they never drink at all, including 50 percent of 18-34 year olds. 87 percent of believers say the Bible is against drunkenness. [READ NOW]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [• Your Complete Guide to Saving (and Surviving) Over the Holidays]( Not sure how your relationships or your finances are going to survive the holidays this year? You're not alone. It's a stressful season for both your family and your bank account, so consult our guide of tools, links and resources that will help you keep a rein on things this Christmas. [• Everything You Need to Know About Missionary John Chau's Death]( The Christian world was rocked Thanksgiving weekend by the developing story of missionary John Chau, who made an illegal trip to North Sentinel Island in November in order to evangelize to a tribe that was known to be hostile to outsiders. The tribe killed Chau, and now the controversy in the wake of his death swirls about the risks he took and the risk he posed the indigenous people. [• The Netflix Movie that Tries and Fails to Validate the Sex Industry]( A new thriller called Cam is being heralded by many critics as one of the best white-knuckle movies of the year, but this writer found a subtle counter-narrative beneath the movie's camera tricks and storytelling rug-pulling. Cam wants to be progressive about sex, but it ends up cancelling itself out. [• Don't Bring Your Toxic Relationships Into 2019]( This time of year, it can easy to be sentimental about the people in your life, which means you're likely to fall into a trap wherein you're not honest with yourself. If you have toxic relationships in your life, resolve to free yourself from them in the New Year—that means now! [• The Ending of Adam Sandler's New Special is the Comedy Moment of the Year]( Though Adam Sandler is more famous now for his modern run of clunkers than his late-90s heyday, his return to form on 100% Fresh is across-the-board incredible. The standup special, funny in swaths, ends on a poignant, touching note that's sure to upend everything you thought was possible from the jokester. This one's on our Best of 2018 list. [• Is It Fair For This College to Ban Chick-fil-A for 'Opposition to LGBTQ Communities?']( Over Thanksgiving weekend, officials at Rider University in New Jersey told their student body that Chick-fil-A would not be considered for a new dining option on campus because of the company's record "widely perceived to be in opposition to the LGBTQ+ community." Was this the right move? [• Well, John Crist's Visit to Noah's Ark Looked Like 'Fun']( We always like to end with a laugh. Comedian John Crist visited "Ark Encounter" in Kentucky this week. The museum is a life-size replica of Noah's Ark that advocates strongly for "Young Earth Creationism." Naturally, some high jinks ensued. MOST SHARED [Hero-17.jpg]( GOD [The Deeper Meaning of Advent Can’t Be Ignored]( [bible.png]( LIFE [Your Unmet Expectations Do Not Equal Failure]( [Hero-4.jpg]( CULTURE [The 10 Best Movie Trailers of 2018]( [rn-logo.png]( © 2018 RELEVANT Media Group. All Rights Reserved [Cover-96.png]( [SUBSCRIBE]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?](    Don't want to receive these emails anymore?  [unsubscribe from this list](    [update subscription preferences]( RELEVANT Media Group · 55 West Church St. · Suite #211 · Orlando, FL 32801 · USA