Archive - Richard Land
LINCOLN AT 200: Spiritual blueprint for a presidency
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Lincoln Memorial has long been my favorite monument in our nation’s capital. Its awesome grandeur and elegant simplicity reflect the unique combination of grandeur and simplicity that was Abraham Lincoln, the most American of presidents, a man who literally rose from humble log cabin origins to the highest political office in the land. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 16, 2009 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, , National
Modern-day cannibals
Throughout his campaign for president, President Barack Obama said he would reverse President George W. Bush’s ban on the federal funding of stem cell research on human embryos. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 11, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, National
Giant steps toward a government takeover of the health-care system?
The new SCHIP legislation is nothing less than a vehicle to advance “socialized medicine” by stealth. The program’s purpose, when it was passed by a Republican-controlled Congress in 1997, was to assist in subsidizing health care for children in families whose incomes made them ineligible for Medicaid but who couldn’t afford private health insurance. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 3, 2009 - (12)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation, National
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)
Gambling: Always a loser’s game
In contrast to what those enticing billboards and clever radio and television ads for gambling say, gambling is always a loser’s game.
Adults lose when their recreation turns, unexpectedly, into their addiction. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 2, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions,
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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