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Just War Principles - Summary
Principles for Engaging in War
Just cause.
- The cause of initiating war must be just.
Competent authority.
- War cannot be initiated justly except by those who hold the proper authority and responsibility. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Persecution, War
SBC’s Richard Land comments on Court’s Guantanamo Bay decision
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2006— Dr. Richard Land, president of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the Supreme Court’s June 29 decision in Hamdan v. more »
Jun 30, 2006 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National, Social Issues, War, Issues
U.S. Senate agrees to take up embryonic stem cell bill
WASHINGTON (BP)—The United States Senate agreed June 29 to debate and vote on three bills regarding stem cell research, including a controversial measure that would fund experiments that destroy human embryos. more »
By staff - Jun 30, 2006
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Issues
Supreme Court justice issues stay in Mt. Soledad cross case; stay a win for city
WASHINGTON (BP)—In a victory for conservative and veterans groups, the Supreme Court July 3 stepped in to the Mount Soledad cross case, issuing a stay and removing the possibility — at least temporarily — of imposed fines on the city of San Diego while the appeals process plays out. more »
By staff - Jun 30, 2006
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, Issues
SBC’s Richard Land to speak at God & Country Sunday at First Baptist Central Florida
Orlando, Fla., June 28, 2006—Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, will speak at First Baptist Church of Central Florida, July 2, as part of the church’s observance of God & Country Sunday. more »
Jun 28, 2006 - (2)
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Supreme Court allows pro-life plates to stand in two states
WASHINGTON (BP)—The United States Supreme Court permitted pro-life license plates in Louisiana and Tennessee by refusing June 26 to accept challenges to those states’ approval of such auto tags. more »
By staff - Jun 27, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Social Issues, Issues
SBC’s Richard Land commends Frist, rebukes missing senators on Marriage Protection Amendment
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7, 2006—Dr. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission commented on the June 7 vote on the Marriage Protection Amendment in the Senate. more »
Jun 7, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Marriage and government ‘by the people’ at stake in Marriage Protection Amendment
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 5, 2006—Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented today about President’s Bush’s support of the Marriage Protection Amendment, following the president’s speech at the White House. more »
Jun 5, 2006 - (2)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
President’s speech provides ‘raw materials’ for future consensus
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2006—Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on President Bush’s May 15 speech regarding immigration reform. more »
May 16, 2006 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Social Issues
Historic coalition calls for passage of Marriage Protection
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 11, 2006—If the courts force a redefinition of marriage on our nation, it is only a matter of time before runaway political correctness results in Parents’ Day cards replacing the more traditional Mothers’ and Fathers’ day cards we have all been so accustomed to sending, suggests Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land. more »
May 11, 2006
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality