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Iran, intent on nukes, poses ‘critical test’ for civilized world
Iran’s effort to develop nuclear weapons potentially constitutes “one of the greatest crises for the world since the Cuban missile crisis,” Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land told reporters Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 1, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Issues,
Window of opportunity to thwart Iran’s intentions is closing fast
The window of opportunity to take action is closing fast. Delays will only encourage Iran’s recklessness, weaken the resolve of the international community and allow Russia and other oil-starved nations to continue to enable Iran and her terrorist lackeys to become ever more dangerous threats. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 29, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, War
LIFE DIGEST: Woman chooses life for child wrongly implanted
An Ohio woman gave birth Sept. 24 to a baby boy whom she carried to term after learning a fertility clinic had mistakenly implanted her with another couple’s embryo. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 29, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Infertility, Science, Bioethics
Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill
The years-long battle over hate crimes legislation is entering its most critical hour. Both the House and Senate have passed such bills, which threaten to criminalize thought against homosexuality, while granting homosexual victims of violent crimes a preferred place under the law. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 29, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation
Kenya - World Hunger Fund
A serious lack of rain and post-election violence has many in East Africa literally at death’s door. Yet because many Southern Baptists care enough to give to the World Hunger Fund, where every dollar donated makes it to the mission field, SBC missionaries are providing physical and spiritual support for those in need in the U.S. more »
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Muslims pray on Capitol Hill
Thousands of Muslims gathered Sept. 25 on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for prayer in what may have been the first such event of its kind at the site. more »
By staff - Sep 29, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, National
Do people really go to bed hungry?
We haven’t seen a famine in the news lately. Does that mean most people around the world have enough to eat?
Unfortunately, no. The United Nations reported in June 2009 that 1.02 billion people—one of every six—are acutely hungry every day. more »
By Karen Cole - Sep 28, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Iran leader ‘potential Hitler,’ says Land after UN speech
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad demonstrated again Sept. 23 why he is “the potential Hitler of the 21st century,” Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land said. more »
By staff - Sep 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Parenting, Grandparents, Citizenship, Human Rights, , Religious Liberty, Issues,
Stop Iran’s nuclear advance, leaders urge
Southern Baptist leaders were among nearly 50 religious and conservative leaders who called Sept. 22 for swift action by the U.S. government to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 23, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Issues,
Illegals and Health Care–Who Should Be Covered?
Several faith groups, insisting that health care is a human right, are saying access to the care is a "moral and spiritual imperative," particularly for those who are not American citizens. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 22, 2009 - (13)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare