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Southern Baptists play key role in civic debate, Land tells trustees
NASHVILLE—The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission enjoyed an “eventful year,” President Richard Land told the group’s board of trustees Sept. 12, noting significant developments that Land said should please religious conservatives. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Sep 19, 2006
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Execution rescheduled for Thursday for 3 Indonesian Catholics, report says
Three Catholic men in Indonesia are scheduled to be executed Thursday, according to report by International Christian Concern Sept. 19.
The men were accused of inciting violence between Muslims and Christians in 2000 that led to the deaths of some 1,000 people in the Poso port region of Sulawesi island. more »
By staff - Sep 19, 2006
Topic: Faith, Life, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
LIFE DIGEST: ‘Morning-after’ pill does not reduce abortions, British expert reports…
The “morning-after” pill has not reduced abortions in Great Britain and other European countries, refuting predictions by some of its proponents, a family planning specialist said Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 18, 2006
LIFE DIGEST: Senators rip ACT’s hype on stem cell study; abortion causing population woes in E
WASHINGTON (BP)—Even leading congressional promoters of embryonic stem cell research have criticized Advanced Cell Technology’s much-hyped report that it had found an ethical way to do such experiments. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 11, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National
GOP senator delays vote on Bolton
A Republican senator blocked his own party’s effort Sept. 7 to advance John Bolton toward confirmation as ambassador to the United Nations.
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By staff - Sep 8, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, National
LIFE DIGEST: Land, others urge Frist to press for action on abortion transport bill
WASHINGTON (BP)—Southern Baptist public policy specialist Richard Land and 21 other pro-life, pro-family leaders have urged Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to force action on legislation that would thwart efforts to circumvent parental involvement in minors’ abortions. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 5, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Gambling - Lotteries
Many people dream of winning the lottery, thinking that it will make their life so much easier. But that may not be true, especially if those who win the big bucks continue to live as they have and keep the same attitudes. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
World Hunger - World Hunger Fund
- One hundred percent (100%) of each dollar given is used in a ministry.
- Every project is designed to not only meet physical needs, but also to accelerate, enhance and support evangelistic and church-planting field strategies. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - United States
Did You Know
- One in four people in a soup kitchen line is a child.
- 30% of the families surveyed were forced to choose between buying food and paying for medical care or medicine. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - Africa
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has issued a warning that 27 sub-Saharan countries in Africa are now in need of help. The combination of local drought conditions and civil strife has resulted in 200 million malnourished people. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
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