Archive - General Articles
War Begins on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Seventeen years ago, bipartisan veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate reaffirmed longstanding military protocol that active homosexuals not be admitted into the armed services. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 3, 2010 - (4)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
South Korea laments birthrate drop from anti-child emphasis
WASHINGTON—South Korean officials are searching for ways to reverse a decline in the country’s birthrate, concluding that a policy of denouncing more than two children per couple as “unpatriotic” has had adverse effects. more »
By staff - Feb 1, 2010
Implosion on Health Care Reform and Explosion of Pro-Life Sentiment
A little more than a week ago, the drivers of sweeping health care reform had their sight on crossing the finish line. Now, following a sudden turn of events, a serious roadblock threatens safe passage on their road to what appears to many to be government takeover of health care. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 26, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Healthcare
How Can Your Church Be an Adoption-Friendly Church?
Your church can put pro-life principles into action by helping families adopt or care for a foster child. Here are a few suggestions:
• Compile a file of resources for families who might want to adopt or be a foster family. more »
By staff - Jan 25, 2010
Topic: Family, Parenting, Adoption, Life
Pro-lifers pray, protest at mega abortion clinic in Houston
As two African American organizations gathered Jan. 18 on separate parade routes in Houston to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a diverse gathering in a third location called attention to what they said is the new issue of the civil rights movement — the sanctity of human life — a cause they declared would have been championed by the late civil rights leader. more »
By Bonnie Pritchett - Jan 22, 2010
You can help the people of Haiti
As the world struggles to aid those who are suffering in Haiti, many Bible-believing Americans are asking: "What can I do to help?"
With reportedly 50,000 to 100,000 dead in the 7.0-magnitude quake (some suggest the toll could even be higher) and up to 3 million needing assistance with the basics: water, food and shelter, the need is great. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 19, 2010 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Community Service, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness
The Health Care and Roe v. Wade Connection
January 22, which arrives each year shortly after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, is a day forever etched in the minds of millions. It is neither a federal holiday nor an occasion to celebrate. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 19, 2010 - (1)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Humanity: An endangered species
Of all the issues that face the American family today, none of them has produced more heartache or tragedy than abortion. Many of us have failed to understand that human life is not like any other life. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 18, 2010 - (3)
A Call to Prayer for the SBC
Dear Friends:
In a concerted effort with the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board, SBC President Johnny Hunt is calling on Southern Baptists to commit Sunday, January 31 as a special day of prayer and fasting for our Convention. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 14, 2010
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, National
The Weakened State of Religious Liberty
Our nation will give special emphasis this week to a constitutional protection and timeless right conferred to us by God: religious liberty. President Obama will set aside Jan. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 12, 2010 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty