Archive - Barrett Duke
Gay hate crimes bill and the assault on evangelical belief
With the House and Senate passage of the hate-crimes bill, liberals in Congress made further progress in their effort to normalize homosexual behavior in the United States. more »
By Barrett Duke - Oct 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
Where Is the President’s Health Care Reform Bill?
In his September 9, 2009, speech to Congress, President Obama delivered a broad outline of key components he says are in his health care reform package. more »
By Barrett Duke - Sep 16, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare
House Approves Taxpayer Funding for Abortion, Domestic Partnerships in DC
Despite the best efforts of millions of people throughout the country, the House of Representatives approved the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jul 21, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
The Public Health Plan: A Pro-Life Non-Starter
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee has posted on its Web site the health care reform bill they have been working on. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jul 7, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
The radical homosexual agenda and the threat to religious liberty
WASHINGTON—People of faith are on a collision course with the radical homosexual agenda. It is inevitable. In order for the radical homosexual agenda to be fully implemented, people of faith are going to have to be silenced and marginalized. more »
By Barrett Duke - May 27, 2009 - (6)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Religious Liberty
The trouble with hate crimes legislation
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913) is an irresponsible piece of legislation. Its most notable flaws are its determination to prosecute people for their beliefs about homosexuality and its creation of a special protected class for homosexuals. more »
By Barrett Duke - Apr 28, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Decriminalizing marijuana: making matters worse
“What has he been smoking?” This common expression illustrates how deeply the conversation about marijuana is embedded in popular culture. It is a subject of humor for many people. more »
By Barrett Duke - Apr 26, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
The Coming Liberal Onslaught
Last week, a majority of voters decided they wanted to give the Democrats a chance to fix our nation’s problems. Given the public’s loss of confidence in Republicans, the economy in a tailspin, families hurting, and grave foreign policy problems looming, the mood that gave the Democrats control of Congress and the White House is understandable. more »
By Barrett Duke - Nov 11, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship,
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