Archive - Richard Land
A nation in prayer: Remembering the Virginia Tech community
The April 16 massacre on the Virginia Tech campus is a brutal reminder that life is fragile and that evil exists in our world.
The young people and others in the university community, as well as the students’ families across the U.S., are struggling to make any kind of sense out of this devastating act of violence. more »
By Richard Land - Apr 17, 2007 - (4)
Senate to Push Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The U.S. Senate will begin debate Tuesday on its version of a House-passed bill to expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, with a vote expected Wednesday. more »
By Richard Land - Apr 9, 2007 - (26)
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption, Life, Cloning, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics
Immigration Reform and Southern Baptists
News reports in both the national print and electronic media have unfortunately sown some confusion over where Southern Baptists, and I, stand on the question of immigration reform. more »
By Richard Land - Apr 3, 2007 - (33)
Topic: Citizenship, Immigration
Flipping Politicians’ Switches
Even though political campaign ads on television have yet to outnumber the ads for prescription drugs, the 2008 presidential race sometimes seems to be in full swing. more »
By Richard Land - Mar 21, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Soviet Statues Fall for Reagan
Citizens in the Polish town of Katowice are petitioning the city’s government to pull down a monument to Soviet troops who drove the Nazis out of their town in 1945 and replace it with statue of Ronald Reagan. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 13, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Faith by example - Dungy, Smith
Our First Amendment rights of freedom of religious expression were on display Sunday night for the world to see, and in a most special setting. Tony Dungy, coach of the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts, was unabashed in giving the glory to Jesus Christ as he accepted the Vince Lombardi trophy after his team’s victory over the Chicago Bears in a rain-soaked Super Bowl. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 6, 2007 - (3)
Topic: Faith, Apologetics, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
Senate Soon to Vote on Bill to Infringe Upon Your Ability to Stay Informed on Pro-family Issues
The U.S. Senate is presently debating and will soon vote on legislation that would greatly encumber grassroots lobbying. S. 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007, includes provisions that would require grassroots organizations to track and submit to Congress detailed reports of all communication with government leaders and all activities that inform and encourage people to contact Congress. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 15, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National
House to Vote on Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act
Control of Congress will switch party hands in January, but the present Congress is still in session and has a key opportunity this week to pass legislation helping unborn children. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 4, 2006
Topic: Family, Parenting, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Seinfeld star’s despicable meltdown further evidence of racism
NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 22, 2006 — Former “Seinfield” star Michael Richards’ tirade of racial slurs and obscenities at a comedy club in Hollywood shocked Americans this week. more »
Nov 22, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
There’s Nothing Funny about Racism
By now most Americans are aware of former “Seinfield” star Michael Richards’ melt-down on stage at the Laugh Factory comedy club in West Hollywood. more »
By Richard Land - Nov 22, 2006 - (12)
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation