Archive - Doug Carlson
Three Courts, Three Strikes Against Marriage
The nation’s third smallest state has just found a prominent place on a withering social landscape: Connecticut now becomes the third state to legalize same-sex “marriage.” Not surprisingly, the egregious decision was made not by the will of the people but by the judicial fiat of a court. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 14, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Spike in federally-funded abortions in Illinois triggers investigation
For three decades, Congress has barred federal taxpayer dollars from directly subsidizing abortions under Medicaid, with few exceptions such as for instances of rape or incest, or to save the life of the mother. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 7, 2008 - (3)
Newfound help for parents with special needs children
At a time when our nation aborts nearly 90 percent of babies who are prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome, it is clear that something must be done to help reverse this deplorable trend and build a culture in which each life is welcomed. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 30, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Life, Citizenship, Legislation
Halfway to Conscience Protections Victory for Health Care Workers
One month ago, pro-life physicians and health care providers were handed a huge victory protecting their right of conscience on abortion-related procedures under a proposed federal regulation. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 23, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Life, Science, Bioethics
Rep. Frank Back to Games on Internet Gambling Law
One of the fiercest opponents of a ban on Internet gambling is back on mission to help Americans evade the law and empty their pocketbooks to offshore gambling sites. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 16, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation
Three Short Weeks, Two Big Life-Saving Bills
Congress has just returned to Washington, with both parties jockeying for leverage on a sizable list of unfinished business. But with just three weeks before Congress again breaks, two House-passed bills require immediate attention in the Senate: one to clamp down on human trafficking and another to provide a meaningful check on the tobacco industry. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 9, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
Abstinence education: A program that survives scrutiny
“Abstinence education is a failure.” Variations of that message are beginning to pop up in the media once again in light of recent events calling into question the effectiveness of these programs. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 3, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
Lowering Drinking Age: Research Says Bad Idea
Business, engineering, journalism, medicine, philosophy. The nation’s finest institutions of higher education pride themselves in rich traditions of academic study. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 27, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse, Living, Health
40/40 Prayer Vigil calls Christians to prayer
The great 19th century evangelist D.L. Moody once said, “Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” E.M. Bounds, a contemporary of Moody who also sounded the clarion call to prayer, added, “A revival of real praying would produce a spiritual revolution.” more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 19, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , National
More Than Olympic Gold at Stake in China
All eyes are on China this week as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games officially commence Friday. Millions will tune in over the course of more than two weeks to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for their sport’s highest honor, Olympic gold. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,