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Cap-and-Trade Dangerous Answer to Questionable Climate Change
Schools, businesses, and shopping malls are “going green” in an attempt to cut greenhouse gas emissions and thereby slow or mitigate perceived global warming. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 13, 2008
Topic: Science, Environment
VIEWPOINT: Cowardly Clergyman?
Since when does a church or its pastor have to remain silent when addressing moral and social issues from a biblical worldview? There is no shortage on those who would like to squelch the voice of the church, especially during a political season. more »
By staff - May 13, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, , Religious Liberty
Pregnant man utter nonsense or just stupid
“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn’t,” the famed literary character Alice quipped. more »
By Kelly Boggs - May 13, 2008
Topic: Family, Parenting, Fathers, Mothers
LIFE DIGEST: Planned Parenthood finds way to use Mother’s Day
The country’s leading abortion provider celebrated Mother’s Day by asking for donations in honor of mothers. Inconceivable, you might say—not if it is Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). more »
By Tom Strode - May 13, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Science, Bioethics
Heath Shuler: Rare pro-life Democrat in Congress
Heath Shuler is that rarest of Democrats in Congress—the pro-lifer.
The congressman from western North Carolina established himself last year, his first in the House of Representatives, as one of the half-dozen most reliably pro-life Democrats in that chamber. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Shuler’s family influenced his faith
A brief, written message Heath Shuler’s mother gave him before he entered high school made an impression on him that remains to this day.
“She gave me a note,” the first-term, Democratic congressman from North Carolina recalled, “and on this note it says, ‘Heath, make each and every decision as if I am standing beside you. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
A ‘Day of Silence’ homosexuals won’t discuss
Editors’ note: Warning, this column may contain words or descriptions of actions that some may find objectionable. Parents should carefully consider whether this is appropriate reading for children. more »
By Don Hinkle - May 8, 2008 - (6)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Bill targets sale of adult video games
Congressmen from both political parties have partnered to sponsor legislation designed to prevent children from purchasing or renting adult video games. more »
By Tom Strode - May 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Legislation
Most Americans See No Problem with Christians in Politics
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Over half of all Americans (52%) canvassed disagreed with the statement, “I am concerned that at times Christians are too involved in politics,” according to a survey conducted through a joint project of LifeWay Research and the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. more »
May 7, 2008
Topic:
Christians in Politics: Too much or too little?
Over the past few weeks, a national polling firm for LifeWay Research and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission conducted a survey asking Americans to respond to this statement: “I am concerned that at times Christians are too involved in politics.” more »
By Richard Land - May 7, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , Social Issues