As believers called to defend the vulnerable, it is our duty to understand the legal framework surrounding minors, especially in the context of protecting them from harmful influences.
Under Arizona law, a minor is defined as a person under eighteen years of age, aligning with federal law’s standard.
This contrasts with traditional common law, which recognized twenty-one as the age of majority, a threshold adjusted by legislative changes in many U.S. states, including Arizona.
Historical and Legal Context
The shift from the common law age of 21 to 18 reflects a historical evolution in legal definitions, recognizing this as the age of full legal adulthood unless otherwise specified.
This clarity is vital as we address concerns about inappropriate materials infiltrating our schools and libraries.
Evaluating Content for Minors
Certain books targeting young readers contain content rated for sexual themes, graphic imagery, ideological material, and even profanity or drugs.
Such materials pose a risk to our youth, contradicting biblical teachings and exposing them to unfruitful works of darkness.
This calls us to resist teachings that seduce our children into immorality, a responsibility rooted in our faith.
Our Prophetic Responsibility
As “We the People” under God, empowered by the Arizona Constitution (Article 2, Section 2) and biblical mandates (Joel 2 / Acts 2), we must hold the Arizona Board of Supervisors accountable.
This includes advocating for policies that protect minors—those under 18—from content that conflicts with godly righteousness.
Let us stand firm, exposing these issues and guiding our community back to covenant faithfulness.
Amen!
