Archive - Richard Land
Targeting Children–Born and Unborn
Just a week into Barack Obama’s presidency and we have several tragic reminders that we live in an increasingly anti-child culture, where too many adults ignore society’s responsibility to protect children–both born and unborn–if it interferes with their adult “preferences” and “choices.” more »
By Richard Land - Jan 27, 2009 - (4)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
A Promise Fulfilled
This is a day that should gratify the heart of anyone fortunate enough in the Providence of God to be born and live in this incredible country. Not only have we seen once again the peaceful transfer of power between an incoming and outgoing presidential administration–something that has been taking place for almost a quarter of a millennium–we have witnessed the inauguration of our nation’s first African-American president. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 20, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, , National, Racial Reconciliation
Congress Seeks to Tarnish Children’s Health Insurance Program
Dear Friends:
We already need your help to stop this one-week-old Congress from passing bad policy.
Today, Congress is expected to consider legislation that would tarnish a decade-old health insurance program that has well served millions of children whose low-income families do not qualify for Medicaid. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 14, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Family, Children, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Your prayers can change our country
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 12, 2009 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
“Never in my life…”
I was greatly moved by this ESPN account of perhaps one of the most important games these Texas high school football players will ever play. I imagine that lessons were learned and lives were changed—both on the field and in the stands. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 7, 2009 - (3)
We will not be silent
At the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), we are particularly grateful for all that God accomplished in our area of ministry in 2008. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 26, 2008 - (2)
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Grateful for God’s blessings
It has been sixty years since the founding of the organization that is now the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. We believe many Christ-followers have gained a greater appreciation for God’s Word and what it says about how we should conduct our lives and the values our society should reflect through this ministry. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 26, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship
On the selection of Rick Warren for President-elect Obama’s inauguration
I’m encouraged that President-elect Obama would select Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration.
First, it is a signal that President-elect Obama is going to employ a big-tent philosophy in his administration’s approach to people who may disagree with them on some issues, but not others. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 22, 2008 - (27)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National
Newsweek’s “The Religious Case for Gay Marriage” Misses the Mark
In the Dec. 15, 2008 edition of Newsweek, Lisa Miller attempts to make “the religious case for gay marriage.” Well, she may have made a “religious” case for same-sex marriage, but she certainly did not make a biblical one. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 16, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
An Improper Attack on Religion
A placard placed by an atheist group near a Nativity scene and a “holiday tree” (all privately sponsored) in a Washington state government building has generated plenty of reaction from Christians across the United States. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 10, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty