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ERLC Policy Position: Opposing the Reduction of the Minimum Legal Drinking Age
Since the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) was increased to 21 years old by every individual state in the mid-1980s at the prompting of the federal government, there have been some groups and individuals who have sought to lower the legal drinking age. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 26, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Children, Living, Health
The Christian and Alcohol
As published in the Criswell Theological Review
Excerpt:
Recently, Barrett was enjoying lunch with a good friend. When their conversation turned to their children, he mentioned that his daughter had just turned 21. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Apr 18, 2008 - (12)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Addictions, , Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Social Issues
Issues & Answers: Pornography
Extent and Cause of the Problem
Pornography is rampant within society. It is an epidemic that is damaging the lives of young people, destroying marriages, producing false views of sex and beauty, and degrading women. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Mar 1, 2007 - (4)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
The Believer and Alcohol
Culture endorses the use of alcohol as a beverage. Multiplied millions in the United States drink wine, beer and distilled spirits. Many professed followers of Jesus Christ socially participate. more »
By Jim Richards - Aug 30, 2006 - (87)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
On Alcohol Use
Southern Baptists have been known historically as total abstainers. Not all Southern Baptists have adhered to this commitment, but if one were to examine the constitution of most Southern Baptist churches, certainly most of those constituted prior to 1960, one would probably find a clause in which the congregation pledged itself to refrain from the use and sale of alcoholic beverages. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Jul 25, 2006 - (3)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Issues & Answers: Gambling
Public resistance to tax increases, the political power of gambling interests, and the growing pursuit of easy money have led to the legalization of some form of gambling in the District of Columbia and every state except Utah and Hawaii. more »
By staff - Mar 21, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
The Bible Speaks on Alcohol
People have been drinking fermented beverages since at least the days of Noah. The Bible states that after the flood, Noah planted a vineyard, made wine, and got drunk (Genesis 9:20-21). more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006 - (38)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues, Issues
Unmasking the Dangers of Pornography
The State of the Issue
“Pornography is a ravenous cancer destroying modern society. It is Satan’s corruption of God’s design for us as sexual beings. more »
By Sarah Jane Head - Jul 15, 2003 - (5)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography
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