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BCM/D churches use Celebrate Recovery Program to bring help for the hurts, hang-ups and addictions

COLUMBIA, Md.—John Baker, founder of Saddleback Church’s “Celebrate Recovery” program, committed his life to Jesus as a child, but later struggled as an alcoholic. His life spiraled downwards and his wife left him. In desperation, he began attending Alcoholic Anonymous meetings. more »

By Sharon Mager - Nov 6, 2008 - Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography

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Hotelier stands up for Jesus in Branson

BRANSON, Mo.—Chris Myer, vice president of marketing for Myers Hotels in Branson, is a believer at First Baptist Church, Branson, who is passionate about living out his Christian worldview as a hotelier. more »

By Allen Palmeri - Sep 15, 2008

Topic: Faith, Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship

Court again blocks Internet porn law

The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has again upheld a judge’s decision to block enforcement of a congressional effort to protect children from Internet pornography. more »

By Tom Strode - Jul 24, 2008

Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,

Dan Ireland — Legend, Legacy

When observers talk about those who exert major influence on decisions made by the Alabama Legislature, many talk about Alfa (Alabama Farmers Federation), the AEA (Alabama Education Association), the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) or the Business Council of Alabama. more »

By Bob Terry - Jun 30, 2008

Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation

Legitimizing the illegitimate

By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jun 12, 2008

Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty, Pornography

Supreme Court approves law curbing child pornography

By Tom Strode - May 19, 2008

Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,

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About the ERLC

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. We are dedicated to addressing social, moral, and ethical concerns, with particular attention to their impact on American families and their faith. As president of the ERLC since 1988, Dr. Richard Land has championed the interests of American families while strongly advocating religious liberty worldwide. more »