Archive - Andrew R. Lewis
ERLC Celebrates Signing of Bill to Regulate Tobacco
After years of support by a diverse group of religious bodies and public health organizations, a bill authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products became the law of the land June 22. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Jun 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
Ore. assisted suicides hit record in ‘08
Oregon established a record in 2008 for most deaths by physician-assisted suicide since legalizing the practice, according to its annual report. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Mar 6, 2009
Topic: Life, End-of-Life Issues
ERLC Policy Position: Opposing the Reduction of the Minimum Legal Drinking Age
Since the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) was increased to 21 years old by every individual state in the mid-1980s at the prompting of the federal government, there have been some groups and individuals who have sought to lower the legal drinking age. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 26, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Children, Living, Health
Some Positive Benefits Churches Bring to Communities
The American founders viewed churches as a central institution within American life, because religion provided the moral foundation of self-restraint and community awareness necessary for the success of republican self-government. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Mar 13, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: An Amazing Breakthrough in the Stem Cell Debate
In the past few months, three research teams have published reports outlining their successes in transforming adult skin cells into pluripotent stem cells, the functional equivalent of embryonic stem cells. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Jan 14, 2008
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics
Biblical Directives for Combating Hunger and Poverty
Poverty is an increasing problem both in the United States and throughout the world. Due to such factors as poor economic conditions, natural disasters, corrupt governments, and family breakdowns, a large percentage of people are living in poverty. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Jul 31, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Community Service, Hunger/Homelessness, Social Issues
ERLC Urges Concerned Citizens to Support the FCC and Oppose Profanity and Obscenity in Broadcasting
The recent ruling by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York may mean that television media companies can broadcast obscene and profane programming. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Jun 18, 2007
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Citizenship
Issues & Answers: Pornography
Extent and Cause of the Problem
Pornography is rampant within society. It is an epidemic that is damaging the lives of young people, destroying marriages, producing false views of sex and beauty, and degrading women. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Mar 1, 2007 - (4)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Issues and Answers: Race and Ethnic Relations
In a 1993 Christianity Today article by Rev. Billy Graham, the renowned evangelist declared, “Racial and Ethnic hostility is the foremost social problem facing the world today,” and he went on to state that “Racism—in the world and in the church—is one of the greatest barriers to world evangelization1.” Graham was correct in 1993, and sadly, he is just as correct today. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 24, 2006 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues, Issues
Environmental Stewardship: A Theological Model for the Environment
There is great need for Christian discussion of and involvement in proper use and protection of the environment. Richard John Neuhaus declares, “Too many philosophers and religious thinkers, including serious Christians, have thought it necessary to look outside the Christian tradition for a way of understanding the nature and destiny of the universe, when a more convincing account can be developed from within the tradition1.” This is definitely true when it comes to the environment. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 12, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Science, Environment