Archive
Legislative Agenda for 2009
The election of Barack Obama as the nation’s 44th president along with significant liberal gains in the House and Senate have created substantial challenges for many of the issues of concern to Southern Baptists and other social conservatives in the upcoming 111th Congress. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Jan 7, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National
“Never in my life…”
I was greatly moved by this ESPN account of perhaps one of the most important games these Texas high school football players will ever play. I imagine that lessons were learned and lives were changed—both on the field and in the stands. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 7, 2009 - (2)
All charities are not created equal
A recent National Public Radio story says that President-elect Obama will stop allowing Christian organizations that receive federal money for benevolent work to hire only Christians. more »
By Gary Ledbetter - Jan 6, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Woman’s abortion experience leads to redemption, help for other women
“When someone is in danger or pain, it is the nature of one who considers life valuable and worthy to go and rescue,” explained Pat Layton, author of a newly released Bible study for women who are dealing with the post-traumatic stress of abortion. more »
By Tammi Reed Ledbetter - Jan 5, 2009 - (1)
LIFE DIGEST: More than 80 percent favor abortion limits
More than 80 percent of Americans believe legal abortion should be either prohibited or limited, according to a new survey.
The poll of U.S. adults shows 11 percent support a total ban on abortion, 38 percent favor restricting abortion to cases of rape, incest or a threat to the life of the mother and 33 percent endorse limiting the procedure to the first three or six months of pregnancy. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 5, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide
Land: Rel. liberty can aid foreign policy
A commitment to religious liberty can pave the way for an American foreign policy with widespread backing, Southern Baptist leader Richard Land said at a Washington panel discussion. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 30, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Hunger ministry reaps great harvest
JEFFERSON CITY – Nearly 1,000 people have come to know Jesus as their Savior this year as a result of hunger relief ministries in Missouri Baptist churches. more »
By Brian Koonce - Dec 29, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
LIFE DIGEST: Administration protects pro-life medical workers
The Bush administration has delivered a victory to pro-life health care providers by issuing a rule affirming the right of doctors and other medical workers to refuse to participate in abortions and other procedures to which they object. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 29, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship
We will not be silent
At the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), we are particularly grateful for all that God accomplished in our area of ministry in 2008. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 26, 2008 - (1)
Topic:
Grateful for God’s blessings
It has been sixty years since the founding of the organization that is now the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. We believe many Christ-followers have gained a greater appreciation for God’s Word and what it says about how we should conduct our lives and the values our society should reflect through this ministry. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 26, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship