Archive - Tom Strode
LIFE DIGEST: Planned Parenthood finds way to use Mother’s Day
The country’s leading abortion provider celebrated Mother’s Day by asking for donations in honor of mothers. Inconceivable, you might say—not if it is Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). more »
By Tom Strode - May 13, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Science, Bioethics
Heath Shuler: Rare pro-life Democrat in Congress
Heath Shuler is that rarest of Democrats in Congress—the pro-lifer.
The congressman from western North Carolina established himself last year, his first in the House of Representatives, as one of the half-dozen most reliably pro-life Democrats in that chamber. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Shuler’s family influenced his faith
A brief, written message Heath Shuler’s mother gave him before he entered high school made an impression on him that remains to this day.
“She gave me a note,” the first-term, Democratic congressman from North Carolina recalled, “and on this note it says, ‘Heath, make each and every decision as if I am standing beside you. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Shuler’s family influenced his faith
A brief, written message Heath Shuler’s mother gave him before he entered high school made an impression on him that remains to this day.
“She gave me a note,” the first-term, Democratic congressman from North Carolina recalled, “and on this note it says, ‘Heath, make each and every decision as if I am standing beside you. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Bill targets sale of adult video games
Congressmen from both political parties have partnered to sponsor legislation designed to prevent children from purchasing or renting adult video games. more »
By Tom Strode - May 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Legislation
Olympics: Appeals grow for Bush to protest
Congressional members of President Bush’s own party urged him not to attend the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic games in Beijing during a Capitol Hill news conference. more »
By Tom Strode - May 6, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
LIFE DIGEST: India’s prime minister decries sex-selection abortions
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently called for an end to sex-selection abortions in a country that has seen a huge gap develop between male and female babies. more »
By Tom Strode - May 6, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues
Religious freedom panel urges State Dept. to take action
A bipartisan United States commission has called for designation of the same 11 countries that it recommended last year as the world’s worst violators of religious liberty as it awaits a long overdue response from the State Department. more »
By Tom Strode - May 5, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Judicial nominees stalled by Democratic leaders, ERLC’s Land says in call to action
Richard Land is calling on Southern Baptists and others to urge Senate Democratic leaders to lift their blockade on federal appeals court nominees. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 30, 2008
Topic: Citizenship,
In letter, ERLC’s Land urges candidates to support anti-trafficking legislation
Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land has called on the leading presidential candidates to support legislation to combat human trafficking and to make the issue a priority in their campaign platforms. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation