Alerts and Letters

House Uses Troops as Pawns to Pass Hate Crimes Bill

Dear Friends:

Congress has stooped to a new low. In a show of political power over principle, a majority in the House of Representatives hijacked a troops-funding bill last week as a vehicle to advance hate crimes legislation. more »

By Richard Land - Oct 12, 2009

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty

Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill!

Dear Friends:

The House of Representatives is voting this morning on final passage of the Hate Crimes bill.

If you oppose this bill, which provides special federal protections for homosexuals that most others do not have, I encourage you to call your congressman right now. more »

By Richard Land - Oct 8, 2009

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , Legislation, Religious Liberty

Protect Life in Health Care Reform

Dear Friends:

The Senate Finance Committee is currently mixing together the ingredients of Sen. Max Baucus’ (D-MT) health care reform bill. more »

By Richard Land - Sep 28, 2009

Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation

UPDATED–Webcast on the Abortion Mandate in Health Care Reform

Dear Friends:

In their health care reform plans, congressional leaders and the White House intend to mandate that every health plan include abortion coverage as a standard benefit. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 23, 2009

Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Healthcare, Social Issues

Stop Taxpayer Funding for Abortion in the District of Columbia

Dear Friends:

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, today. This bill will provide taxpayer funds for abortion in the District of Columbia. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 16, 2009

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues

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Leland House

Through its Washington D.C. office, the ERLC secures a Southern Baptist presence on Capitol Hill and represents the views and concerns of the over 16 million members of the Southern Baptist Convention. ERLC staff monitor key public policy issues and track developments in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Staffers communicate breaking news from Capitol Hill to constituents throughout the country, encouraging them to contact their elected representatives when necessary.

The Washington office is known as the Leland House, named for John Leland, a Baptist preacher whose persistent intercession with James Madison was instrumental in securing the priceless protection for freedom of expression of religion and speech embodied in our Constitution’s First Amendment.

Barrett Duke

Barrett Duke is Vice President for Public Policy and Research and Director of the Research Institute of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), the Southern Baptist Convention’s agency for “applied Christianity” (social and moral concerns). more »

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