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Creation vs. Evolution - Creationism
“The Bible, which is our most reliable source of information, does not tell us exactly how God made each kind of creature, but it gives some important details of the creation process in general. more »
By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2005
Topic: Science, Creation/Evolution
Creation vs. Evolution - General
“An important reason why the creation-evolution debate matters is that a person’s view of his own origins will profoundly affect not only the way he looks at himself but also his general attitude toward other people. more »
By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2005 - (2)
Topic: Science, Creation/Evolution
SBC’s Land comments on nomination of Judge Samuel Alito
After the recent nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States, Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the president’s decision. more »
Oct 31, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Social Issues
Bush nominates Alito for Supreme Court; conservatives applaud pick; battle expected
WASHINGTON (BP)—President Bush nominated federal appeals court judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court Oct. 31, immediately pleasing social conservatives and eliciting vociferous opposition from abortion rights advocates and other liberals. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
Suspension of off-reservation casinos urged
Opponents of gambling expansion are calling for a two-year moratorium on government permits for the development of off-reservation casinos.
Gambling foes from more than 20 states gathered at an Oct. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2005
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Hate crimes left out of Senate bill—so far
A Senate committee has approved a bill toughening supervision of sex offenders without including language that would expand hate crimes protections to encompass homosexuality. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2005
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Stem cell vote to be delayed in Senate
There apparently will be no Senate vote this year on legislation that would liberalize President Bush’s policy barring federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Land predicts Miers’ record will be like Roberts’
The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin its hearings on the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court Nov. 7.
Miers, named by President Bush to replace retiring Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, is likely to face tough questioning from both Democrats and Republicans. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Citizenship, National
SBC’s Land calls Miers withdrawal result of ‘corrosive and bitter process’
Upon Harriet Miers’ decision to withdraw as a nominee to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the nominee and the hearing process. more »
Oct 27, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
Miers withdraws nomination to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (BP)—Embattled nominee Harriet Miers withdrew Oct. 27 as President Bush’s selection for associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Bush said in a written statement he “reluctantly accepted” Miers’ decision and would submit a new nominee in “a timely manner.” more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 27, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
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