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Teaching the Bible in a public school
The government should be neutral when it comes to matters of faith in government-sponsored events and activities, not acknowledging (favoring) one faith over another and not avoiding (banning) religious expression on the part of its citizens all together. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 16, 2010
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Land: Revival, reformation contingent on ‘what saved people do’
God is willing to bring revival in America, but Christians must repent and return to Him, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said at an “In God We Trust” Conference hosted by Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 16, 2010
Iran claims major nuclear advance; Land urges action by President Obama
New claims from Iran about its nuclear capability demonstrate how important it is for President Obama to take the lead in trying to prevent the radical Islamic regime from developing a weapon of mass destruction, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said Feb. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 11, 2010
Topic: Citizenship, Issues,
Motorola Promoting “Sexting”?
While a record audience watched the Saints and Colts do battle, Motorola and CBS were busy glamorizing a trend that is harming young people across the nation: “sexting,” reports the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families . more »
By staff - Feb 10, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Modesty, Pornography
Tebow Super Bowl Ad Has Its Critics
The Super Bowl ad featuring Heisman Award winner Tim Tebow and his mom, Pam, was perhaps the most anticipated game-time advertisement ever.
The ad, which was kept under wraps until it appeared early in the championship game, was non-confrontational in its presentation and featured Mrs. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 9, 2010
ERLC releases 2010 Legislative Agenda
With lawmakers on Capitol Hill underway on their agendas in this second session of the 111th Congress, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has released its own legislative agenda for the year ahead. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 9, 2010
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
LIFE DIGEST: Russian writer promotes killing of disabled newborns
A Russian journalist has prompted an outcry in his home country by advocating for the killing of disabled babies.
Parents of newborns with disabilities should have the legal choice to euthanize their children, Aleksandr Nikonov wrote, according to a report in RT, a global TV network from Russia. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 9, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Disabled, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship
Legislative Agenda for 2010
A year after Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation’s 44th president, many of our legislative priorities and concerns remain the same. Generally, liberals were largely unable to advance many of their principal legislative goals. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Feb 5, 2010
Topic: Faith, Family, Living, Health, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, , Christian Citizenship, Healthcare, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness, Immigration, Legislation, National, Persecution, , Religious Liberty, Social Issues, War, Science, Bioethics, , Issues,
Land urges defeat of Johnsen nomination
Southern Baptist public policy specialist Richard Land has strongly urged U.S. Senate committee leaders to reject confirmation of a controversial nominee to a top Justice Department position. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 5, 2010 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship,
The Tebow commercial: Why the heated protest?
Why are groups such as the National Organization for Women (NOW), the Feminist Majority Foundation, the Women’s Media Center, and numerous “pro-choice” groups apoplectic over a Super Bowl commercial sponsored by Focus on the Family? more »
By Richard Land - Feb 4, 2010 - (3)
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