Archive - Andrew R. Lewis
What to Do if You Discover that Your Children Are Viewing Pornography
Pornography use is extremely dangerous for children and teens, as it forms damaging expectations about sexuality, beauty, and women. Yet, it is very difficult for parents to protect their children from the dangers of pornography, and it can be devastating for parents to learn that their children are using pornography. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography
What to Do if You Are Struggling with Pornography
Pornography is a dangerous temptation that, unfortunately, is easily accessible within the world we live. As we thoroughly discuss in other articles on pornography, pornography causes harm to individuals, families, personal relationships, and spiritual relationships. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography
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