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Comment to EPA: Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions under the Clean Air Act
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comments through Nov. 28 on a proposal to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions that would financially burden families, churches, and businesses. more »
By staff - Nov 18, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, , National, , Religious Liberty, Science, Environment
EDITORIAL: India Burning
If you think Islam is the biggest offender of religious liberty around the world, you are mostly right. In India, Hindu radicals are now making a run for that ominous distinction. more »
By staff - Nov 8, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty
‘Keeping the main thing the main thing’
Selma’s Freedom Church ‘takes high road,’ seeks to tear down racial walls, win souls for Christ
Selma — known by many around the nation for its past racial tensions — is becoming known by many in the area today as the home of Freedom Baptist Church, a congregation stepping outside cultural and racial lines to impact its community for Christ. more »
By staff - Oct 21, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
How Christians Can Be Involved In Politics
The Christian’s concern for citizenship is not a matter merely of understanding, but also of acting. The final test of our citizenship is not what we think and say, but what we do. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
Saving marriages for all the wrong reasons
In a recent Oklahoma study on Family Fragmentation, conducted by the House Human Services Committee, lawmakers concluded that for every dollar spent keeping families together, the government spends $1,000 on ‘clean up’ from the fallout of broken families. more »
By staff - Oct 15, 2008
Topic: Family, Marriage, Divorce/Remarriage
Economic Parables author comments on current economic crisis
Even if our nation’s economic troubles have not yet impacted your family, it is worth noting that—to a great degree—we all will pay the price for many consumers pledging to buy things, including homes, they could not afford. more »
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Video game retailers victimize children
A recent story reported by Baptist Press reporter Erin Roach indicates that video game retailers are selling Mature-rated video games to minors 36 percent of the time. more »
By staff - Oct 6, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture, Citizenship, Social Issues
Insight on the Role of Women in Public Life
Considering recent media coverage of Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin and the topic of women in leadership, we thought an analysis entitled The Role of Women in Public Life written in November 2007 by Dr. more »
By staff - Sep 10, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Wives, Parenting, Mothers, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Community Service
VIDEO: Palin, Pastors, and Politics
The full conversation is about 47 minutes in duration. Visit the Bloggingheads.tv post to view short, individual clips.
This conversation was recorded on Sept 3, 2008 and posted on Sept 8, 2008.
Topic: Faith, Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, , Racial Reconciliation
Heritage Foundation Reports Show Effectiveness of Abstinence Education
The Heritage Foundation has completed multiple analyses of studies, showing that abstinence education is effective.
In 2004, Melissa G. Pardue of the Heritage Foundation analyzed a report from Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) and the minority staff of the House Committee on Government Reform entitled The Content of Federally Funded Abstinence-Only Education Programs. more »
By staff - Sep 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Parenting, Sexual Purity, Abstinence