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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 - (38)
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
The Bible Speaks on Money
Few things trouble people more than money. Too much of it might tempt us to be insensitive to the needs of others; not enough of it may result in hunger, starvation, sickness, and death. more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
The Bible Speaks on Hunger
Few topics are addressed more often in Scripture than the poor and the way God’s people are to minister to them. Ministry to the poor and needy is clearly part of a godly lifestyle. more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
The Bible Speaks on Family
Family life today is under siege. Families are beset by divorce, a crisis in roles, absenteeism of parents, a breakdown of authority, preoccupation with things, inadequate time together, financial pressures, and a host of other problems. more »
Topic: Family, Marriage, Parenting
The Bible Speaks on Ecology
Ecology has been defined as the study of the relationship between organisms and their environments. Responsible Christian stewardship requires that the people of God not upset the delicate balance of the total created order supporting life on this earth. more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006
Topic: Science, Environment