Archive - General Articles
Health Care Reform: Public Option Uncertain, Abortion In
The Senate Finance Committee just became the last of five congressional committees to give its nod to a health care reform bill. Noticeably absent from Chairman Max Baucus’ (D-MT) bill, distinguishing it from the other committee bills, is a government-run public option. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 13, 2009
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion
No Presidential Hello for Dali Lama
While President Barack Obama humbly received news that he would be awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recently, he decided to put off a meeting with the Dali Lama this week. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 13, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Gay divorce would undermine marriage
Homosexual activists, fighting to attain legal same-sex “marriage,” are creating an unlikely battleground: divorce courts. In the latest skirmish, a Dallas judge, Tena Callahan, has ruled that her court has jurisdiction to hear the “divorce” case of two men “married” in Massachusetts in 2006 and now living in Texas. more »
By Penna Dexter - Oct 12, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
A Christian’s Accountability to God and Country
It is said that every baby comes with a message that God has not yet despaired of mankind.
For the past twenty-two years, my wife and I have had the privilege of teaching a Sunday School class for one- and two-year-olds. more »
By Rep. Trent Franks - Oct 12, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State,
The Climate Change Push: From Capitol Hill to Copenhagen
The push toward enacting sweeping energy regulations in a vain attempt to minimally lower the Earth’s thermostat is alive and well in Washington and beyond. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 6, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
Window of opportunity to thwart Iran’s intentions is closing fast
The window of opportunity to take action is closing fast. Delays will only encourage Iran’s recklessness, weaken the resolve of the international community and allow Russia and other oil-starved nations to continue to enable Iran and her terrorist lackeys to become ever more dangerous threats. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 29, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, War
Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill
The years-long battle over hate crimes legislation is entering its most critical hour. Both the House and Senate have passed such bills, which threaten to criminalize thought against homosexuality, while granting homosexual victims of violent crimes a preferred place under the law. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 29, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation
Kenya - World Hunger Fund
A serious lack of rain and post-election violence has many in East Africa literally at death’s door. Yet because many Southern Baptists care enough to give to the World Hunger Fund, where every dollar donated makes it to the mission field, SBC missionaries are providing physical and spiritual support for those in need in the U.S. more »
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Do people really go to bed hungry?
We haven’t seen a famine in the news lately. Does that mean most people around the world have enough to eat?
Unfortunately, no. The United Nations reported in June 2009 that 1.02 billion people—one of every six—are acutely hungry every day. more »
By Karen Cole - Sep 28, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Illegals and Health Care–Who Should Be Covered?
Several faith groups, insisting that health care is a human right, are saying access to the care is a "moral and spiritual imperative," particularly for those who are not American citizens. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 22, 2009 - (13)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare