Archive - Richard Land
Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill!
Dear Friends:
The House of Representatives is voting this morning on final passage of the Hate Crimes bill.
If you oppose this bill, which provides special federal protections for homosexuals that most others do not have, I encourage you to call your congressman right now. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 8, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , Legislation, Religious Liberty
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
Protect Life in Health Care Reform
Dear Friends:
The Senate Finance Committee is currently mixing together the ingredients of Sen. Max Baucus’ (D-MT) health care reform bill. The Baucus plan is a prescription for health care disaster. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 28, 2009
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
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
Land: AARP Doesn’t Speak for Me
While saying it has not endorsed any health care reform legislation, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has launched a campaign to debunk a "tsunami of rumors, myths, fear-mongering and misinformation about the proposals" addressing health care and insurance. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 16, 2009 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare
UPDATED: Mothers have no relationship with their unborn child?
A federal court in South Dakota has stretched reason to its limits in holding that women considering an abortion must be told that the abortion will kill their unborn child, but that they can't be told they have an existing relationship with their child in utero. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 1, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Suicide
World Hunger Fund: Food for the body and soul
Millions of people around the world are touched every year with food for their bodies and the “Bread of Life” for their souls through ministries funded by the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. more »
By Richard Land - Aug 21, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Hearing the cries of the poor
As Christians, it is our responsibility to care for the downtrodden. Scripture makes clear the joy inherent in doing so. Proverbs 14:21 observes that “whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.” more »
By Richard Land - Aug 21, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
The right way to reform health care
From concerned American citizens in packed town halls and commentators on news programs, we are hearing that many Americans don't like much of what the majority in Congress are proposing in their push to remake the state of health care in America. more »
By Richard Land - Aug 18, 2009 - (9)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare
Race Relations and the President’s Backyard Summit
The July 16 arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., by Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley might have remained a local issue if President Barack Obama had not made what appeared to be an offhand comment about the incident in a press conference. more »
By Richard Land - Aug 3, 2009