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Churches: Meet needs of others with God’s strength
Christians owe a debt to God to live a Christlike life that glorifies Him, but according to Roger Willmore, president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, Christians also owe a debt to their fellow man. more »
By Greg Heyman - May 17, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Citizenship,
In letter, ERLC’s Land urges candidates to support anti-trafficking legislation
Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land has called on the leading presidential candidates to support legislation to combat human trafficking and to make the issue a priority in their campaign platforms. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
Human trafficking rises to presidential proportions
The road to the White House in 2008 has exposed differing opinions among the presidential candidates on issues ranging from abortion to health care to the economy, but on one topic that has gone virtually unmentioned in speeches and debates each of them could sound the same note. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 15, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
The children of St. Michael
The latest issue of Newsweek magazine contains a haunting article we should all read, the subject of which should serve as both a caution and as an object of prayer. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Feb 18, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
‘A darkness beyond understanding’
Alabama Baptists can help various ministries fight sex trafficking in United States
Prostitution and sexual issues may be uncomfortable topics to discuss in church settings, but experts say Baptists must become more informed about these matters to combat sex trafficking in America. more »
By staff - Feb 5, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
Churches: Beware how you deal with cutters
Churches need to be careful how they handle information they get about cutters.
One 17-year-old who lives in Western Oklahoma said a friend of hers told the youth minister at a local church she was cutting. more »
By Dana Williamson - Feb 5, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Children, Citizenship, Social Issues
Hate crimes legislation addressed in resolution
A resolution urging Congress to delete hate crimes legislation from the current defense bill passed with the full support of Alabama Baptist messengers attending the state convention annual meeting in Mobile Nov. more »
By Grace Thornton - Nov 27, 2007 - (2)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Sex abuse in churches addressed
SPRINGFIELD – About 200 people from dozens of churches gathered at Southaven Baptist for an unfortunate yet vitally important purpose: to learn how to safeguard children from sexual misconduct. more »
By Brian Koonce - Nov 5, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
High court weighs child porn law
The U.S. Supreme Court grappled Oct. 30 with another effort by Congress to combat child pornography.
The justices heard oral arguments in their review of a lower court decision that struck down a federal restriction on such pornography. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2007
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Saving lives with safety courses
Everywhere you turn, you’re hearing stories every day,” Carl Stoldt said of the reports of females who either are missing or have fallen victim to foul play. more »
By Leigh Pritchett - Sep 6, 2007
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Social Issues