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The Second Amendment, guns, and the Supreme Court
The verdict is now in from the U.S. Supreme Court—the Second Amendment means what it says. In a historic 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. more »
By Richard Land - Jul 3, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, ,
R/6 programs help ex-offenders regain livelihood
More KBC churches need to assist and disciple participants
Crestwood, KY—One week before she was to be released from a 33-year term in a correctional facility, Dawn Albert learned that her living arrangements at a halfway house had fallen through, leaving her with no place to go. more »
By Garrett Winshall - Jul 3, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
It seems that HIV really ‘is a gay disease’
It seems that HIV ‘is a gay disease.’
How should society respond to a behavior – a lifestyle choice – that places those who engage in the behavior at a high risk for poor health and grave disease? more »
By Kelly Boggs - Jul 3, 2008 - (10)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
The face of marriage in America
On a warm, windswept Saturday, a young bride and groom were married in a Mississippi Baptist church. It was a scene undoubtedly repeated many times on a Saturday in many other venues around the country, but we seem to never grow tired of this age-old celebration of unfailing love and lifetime commitment. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
CLC urges Blunt to call pro-life special session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) is drafting a letter to Gov. Matt Blunt urging him to call a special session of the General Assembly to deal with pro-life legislation. more »
By Brian Koonce - Jul 2, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
A little honesty, please
Gambling has wrought many changes in Mississippi since it was legalized in 1992, but did you know that it has created employment for everyone in Tunica County and put a pickup in every driveway? more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
What does ‘God Bless America’ really mean?
We have always been a moral and religious people—and evidently we are becoming more so, according to a January 2006 poll conducted by the Barna Research Group. more »
By Richard Land - Jul 1, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, National
Reason to Celebrate: Nominees Freed Before the Fourth
Parades, picnics, and fireworks will soon mark Independence Day as Americans celebrate 232 years since our nation was birthed through the Declaration of Independence. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 1, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, , Legislation, Science, Environment
LIFE DIGEST: Human rights to go to apes in Spain
The Spanish parliament’s move to grant rights previously reserved for human beings to chimpanzees and other apes is a victory for those seeking to minimize the uniqueness of humanity, a bioethics specialist says. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 30, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Parenting, Life, Abortion, Cloning, Citizenship, Human Rights
Dan Ireland — Legend, Legacy
When observers talk about those who exert major influence on decisions made by the Alabama Legislature, many talk about Alfa (Alabama Farmers Federation), the AEA (Alabama Education Association), the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) or the Business Council of Alabama. more »
By Bob Terry - Jun 30, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation