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Senate, House to negotiate gay hate crimes
The U.S. Senate has approved military-related legislation that includes language expanding hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people, sending the bill to a House-Senate conference committee. more »
By staff - Jul 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Senate includes homosexuals in hate crimes protection
The U.S. Senate passed legislation July 16 to expand hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people.
The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act gained approval as an amendment to a Department of Defense authorization bill, which is expected to be voted on the week of July 20-24. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 18, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Hate crimes bill covering gays could get Senate vote Thur.
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote as early as July 16 on hate crimes legislation that not only would expand protections for homosexuals and transgendered people but could threaten religious freedom. more »
By staff - Jul 16, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty
SBC’s Page opposes same-sex partners bill
Extending marriage-like benefits to same-sex couples will give such unions an elite status and will promote a social agenda largely opposed by evangelical Christians, a former Southern Baptist Convention president told members of Congress. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 11, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
“Hate” crimes bill a threat to liberty
The U.S. House of Representatives easily approved “hate” crimes protections for homosexuals and transgendered individuals April 29. The Senate is expected to take up the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act prior to leaving for their August recess. more »
By Richard Land - Jun 29, 2009 - (8)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Court declines ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ appeal
The Supreme Court has refused to accept a case regarding the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law on homosexuals in the military, renewing calls by foes of the policy for Congress and President Obama to rescind it. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 10, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , National
Gay rights, religious liberty colliding
Christian conviction and the homosexual agenda are headed toward a “cataclysmic conflict,” a Southern Baptist public policy specialist said at a briefing for pastors sponsored by the Family Research Council. more »
By Tom Strode - May 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
D.C. council votes for ‘same-sex marriages’
The District of Columbia Council has voted to recognize “same-sex marriages” performed in other jurisdictions, providing another victory for supporters of the effort to legalize homosexual unions. more »
By staff - May 8, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Foes: Gay hate crimes bill could target churches
Legislation to extend hate crimes protections to homosexuals and transgendered individuals could severely restrict religious freedom, foes of the proposal said April 28 as they sought to rally opposition. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2009 - (6)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
The trouble with hate crimes legislation
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913) is an irresponsible piece of legislation. Its most notable flaws are its determination to prosecute people for their beliefs about homosexuality and its creation of a special protected class for homosexuals. more »
By Barrett Duke - Apr 28, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty