Archive - Barrett Duke
The August Recess and You
Other than a few courageous, committed congressmen trying desperately to force Congress to act on the need to drill for the oil within our own borders, your congressman and senators are back in their home states and districts for the August recess. more »
By Barrett Duke - Aug 12, 2008 - (5)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Marriage, Life, Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
The first session of the 110th Congress came to an end with little negative impact on biblical values. This hasn’t been because liberals in Congress weren’t trying, however. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jan 1, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National
SCHIP Reauthorization Compromise Has Its Flaws
On Friday, September 21, a bipartisan group of Senate and House leaders announced that they had arrived at compromise language for the much-debated and maligned attempt to expand SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program). more »
By Barrett Duke - Sep 25, 2007 - (8)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Health care bill causes concern heading into conference committee
Congress wrapped up its summer of work with a great frenzy of activity last week. Because the members worked on so many bills, some of the failings of their efforts may not receive the attention they deserve. more »
By Barrett Duke - Aug 7, 2007
Topic: Family, Children, Elderly, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Science, Bioethics
Reasons to Oppose Hate Crimes Legislation for Homosexuals
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is extremely concerned about hate crimes legislation for homosexuals for numerous reasons. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jul 13, 2007 - (65)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Don’t Decriminalize Marijuana
We’ve come to voting season again, and as usual we’re being asked to consider many proposals. Some of these proposals are well-meaning, sensible plans to improve the lives of citizens. more »
By Barrett Duke - Oct 27, 2006 - (32)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Has Robert Lanza Solved the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Dilemma?
In the recent volume of the journal Nature, researcher Dr. Robert Lanza of Advanced Cell Technologies proposes a process for deriving totipotent stem cells from 8-celled human embryos that does not harm the embryo1. more »
By Barrett Duke - Aug 25, 2006 - (3)
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Issues
Statement on Germany’s World Cup Sex Trafficking Plan
The decision by German authorities to accommodate the sexual appetites of its visitors during the World Cup soccer championship is reprehensible. more »
By Barrett Duke - Apr 25, 2006
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Human Rights, Social Issues, Issues
Human Stem Cell Research
Today, there is considerable confusion about stem cell research. Lately, especially, I have noticed that people are not making distinctions between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells when they talk about this issue. more »
By Barrett Duke - Feb 6, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Science
Comments on Samuel Alito’s Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Judge Samuel Alito were something I will not soon forget as an eyewitness. They were filled with some of the best and some of the worst of human behavior. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jan 13, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National