Archive - General Articles
Californians’ Vote for Traditional Marriage Threatened
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in what is expected to be a landmark case addressing same-sex “marriage.” more »
By Richard Land - Jan 12, 2010
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality,
ERLC Files Friend-of-Court Brief on Marriage
A challenge to California’s ban on same-sex “marriage” is now before a district court. In defense of traditional marriage, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has filed a brief with the U.S. more »
By staff - Jan 11, 2010
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship,
Congress’s Dangerous New Year Resolutions
While the calendar has changed, the battles in Washington, D.C., have not. Health care reform is still first on the agenda. For the next several weeks, congressional leadership is working behind the scenes to create a bill they believe can pass both chambers and accomplish their goals. more »
By staff - Jan 6, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Healthcare
Congress’ Top Resolution: Health Care Reform at Any Cost
True to tradition, millions of Americans have begun the new year with an ambitious set of resolutions—eat less, exercise more, etc.
Congress has resolved to achieve some “less-more” goals in 2010 as well. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 5, 2010 - (1)
Former resident of TBCH thanks convention for his care
JACKSON, Tenn. – Patrick Tippit is now a policeman for the City of Franklin and a former U.S. Marine, but just a few years ago as a child and teenager he lived in a home in a rural area of Middle Tennessee “filled with abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse,” he said. more »
By Connie Davis Bushey - Jan 5, 2010 - (1)
Topic: Life
Contending with evil in a season of hope
In face of unrestrained evil in the world, particularly on the part of tyrants and despots, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission exec Richard Land ponders a proper response to those who wish to do harm to the innocent. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 4, 2010
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , Human Rights, , War, Issues,
Racism and the Evangelical Church
Racial and ethnic hostility is the foremost social problem facing our world today. From the systematic horror of “ethnic cleansing” in Bosnia to the random violence ravaging our inner cities, our world seems caught up in a tidal wave of racial and ethnic tension. more »
By Billy Graham - Jan 1, 2010
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Laurinaitis counts his blessings with Rams
ST. LOUIS—James Laurinaitis, rookie middle linebacker for the St. Louis Rams, is from a family that is well acquainted with the colorful world of professional wrestling. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Dec 29, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Lamenting New Fashions
Over the past few months, the New York Times ran two stories addressing what can best be described as gender-blurring, a behavior exhibited by a growing number of teenagers and young adults, particularly as it is reflected in their fashion choices. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 28, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Apologetics, Family, Pop Culture
LIFE DIGEST: Adult stem cells providing treatments
Non-embryonic, or adult, stem cells continue to show remarkable results in treating injuries and diseases.
In recently reported therapies:
— Doctors in Great Britain used a man’s own stem cells and a new gel to heal his badly broken leg and prevent amputation. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 22, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Stem-Cell Research