Archive - Richard Land
What does ‘God Bless America’ really mean?
We have always been a moral and religious people—and evidently we are becoming more so, according to a January 2006 poll conducted by the Barna Research Group. more »
By Richard Land - Jul 1, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, National
Iraq: When Will Progress Be Acknowledged As Significant?
Last month 21 U.S. soldiers were killed in Iraq, 17 from hostile fire. In May 2007, there were 127 causalities in Iraq. The “surge” is working and bringing with it a measure of military and political success that must be a surprise even to its most ardent proponents. more »
By Richard Land - Jun 21, 2008 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, , Human Rights, War
Tell Senate to Reject Climate Change Bill that Would Hurt Poor, Economy
Alarmists are calling all senators to board their global warming train this week in Washington to avoid what they consider to be a looming climate catastrophe, despite warnings that it could wreck our economy, destroy jobs, and harm the poor. more »
By Richard Land - Jun 2, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation, , Science, Environment
Southern Baptists and the General Culture: Marching to a Different Beat – Part II
LifeWay Research, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, has released some interesting results from its in-depth surveys of Southern Baptist pastors across the nation. more »
By Richard Land - May 30, 2008 - (30)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Who shall prevail—the judges or the people?
The California Supreme Court has ruled (by a 4-3 vote) in its supposedly “infinite” wisdom that the California state constitution requires that same-sex couples must have the same right to get married as heterosexual couples do. more »
By Richard Land - May 22, 2008
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship,
Israel and the United States: A Special Relationship
What an honor and a privilege it was to be present as an honorary member of the official U.S. delegation at the Recognition and Gala hosted by Israeli President Shimon Peres Wednesday night here in Jerusalem! more »
By Richard Land - May 15, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship,
Why I am not signing ‘An Evangelical Manifesto’
On May 7, a much-anticipated document, An Evangelical Manifesto, was officially revealed to the public. The organizers’ press release declared the Manifesto to be a “three-year effort … to reclaim the definition of what it means to be an Evangelical — a term that, in recent years, has often been used politically, culturally, socially — and even as a marketing demographic.” more »
By Richard Land - May 13, 2008
Topic: Faith, Apologetics, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Social Issues
My journey to the Promised Land
As I write this, I am on a plane flying to Israel to attend official observances celebrating the nation of Israel’s 60th birthday.
I was asked, along with others, by President Bush to be an “honorary” member of the official delegation representing America at events marking Israel’s 60th anniversary as a state. more »
By Richard Land - May 13, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship,
Christians in Politics: Too much or too little?
Over the past few weeks, a national polling firm for LifeWay Research and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission conducted a survey asking Americans to respond to this statement: “I am concerned that at times Christians are too involved in politics.” more »
By Richard Land - May 7, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , Social Issues
Children first
The removal of 462 children from the FLDS polygamist sect’s… ranch in Eldorado, Texas…has raised important questions about separation of church and state and the First Amendment’s “free exercise” protections. more »
By Richard Land - May 2, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Citizenship, Religious Liberty