Archive - staff
Bush urged to press Pakistan on Muslim extremists’ violence
WASHINGTON (BP)—President Bush should call on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf at their March 4 meeting to act to protect Christians and other minorities from “rampant” attacks by Muslim extremists, two members of a federal panel on religious freedom overseas have said. more »
By staff - Mar 3, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty
U.S. commission says it is ‘alarmed’ at treatment of Iran’s religious minorities
WASHINGTON (BP)—The United States should speed up attempts to protect the religious freedom and other human rights of beleaguered minorities in Iran, a federal advisory panel has warned. more »
By staff - Mar 2, 2006
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SBC’s Richard Land to speak at The Country Church
Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, will be speaking at The Country Church in Marion, Texas, during their Spring Bible Conference March 5-8. more »
Mar 2, 2006
SBC’s Richard Land to speak at Heart to Heart luncheon
Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, will speak on the sanctity of human life at a Dutch Treat Luncheon March 3. more »
Feb 28, 2006
Child Abuse and What Christians Must Do About It
“Do ye hear the children weeping, O my brothers,
Ere the sorrow comes with years? …
They are weeping in the playtime of the others,
in the country of the free.” more »
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse
Alito confirmation ‘giant step toward restoring the constitutional balance of powers’
Dr. Richard Land, president of The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, praised the Senate’s confirmation of Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. more »
Jan 31, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Social Issues
SBC’s Richard Land comments on the passing of Coretta Scott King
Dr. Richard Land, president of The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the life and passing of Coretta Scott King, widow of the civil rights leader Dr. more »
Jan 31, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Alternatives to Abortion: Suggestions for Action
“Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed” (Prov. 31:8).
Dale and Jane had no reason to be concerned about abortion, or so they thought. more »
The Bible Speaks on Alcohol
People have been drinking fermented beverages since at least the days of Noah. The Bible states that after the flood, Noah planted a vineyard, made wine, and got drunk (Genesis 9:20-21). more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006 - (35)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues, Issues
The Bible Speaks on Race
The term “race” as applied to people does not appear in the Bible. In fact, the word itself is of uncertain origin and does not occur in any language until about the sixteenth century. more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation