Addictions - news
Gambling expansion looms as threat
JEFFERSON CITY—As the Missouri General Assembly heads toward its May 18 finish, Christian and conservative groups are fighting to stop a major casino expansion bill. more »
By Barbara Shoun - May 15, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
Civil Unions bill remains stagnant in the IL House
SPRINGFIELD—House Bill 1826, which would allow homosexuals the same basic rights as married heterosexual couples, lacks enough support to be voted on in the House, said the Illinois Family Institute’s Executive Director David E. more »
By staff - May 11, 2007
Topic: Family, Marriage, Parenting, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Pornography, Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Racetrack gambling bill finds resistance among legislators
Efforts to legalize electronic bingo at the Birmingham and Mobile racetracks have encountered firm resistance in the House of Representatives. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash - Apr 26, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Page notes success in legislative sessions
Baptists and other Arkansans concerned about moral and ethical issues faced by the 86th General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature can celebrate more victories than losses, according to Larry Page, executive director of the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council (AFEC). more »
By Charlie Warren - Apr 19, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
“Devil in the definition”
Attempt to legalize electronic bingo at remaining two racetracks passes first hurdle
Video gambling continues to bombard Alabamians. Whether it be the flashing “7-7-7” signs that point to the darkened windows of storefronts transformed into gambling parlors or the consistent attempt to define and legalize the machines inside those parlors, electronic-style gambling is there somewhere. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash - Apr 12, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Bill to ban gay foster parents dies, lottery amendment fails to surface
A bill that sought to reinstate an Arkansas ban on gay foster and adoptive parents has failed to win the approval of a House committee. The ban previously had been overturned by the state Supreme Court. more »
By staff - Apr 5, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Children, Parenting, Adoption, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Arkansas faces lottery battle, other moral, ethical issues
Lady Luck is once again raising her ugly head in Arkansas in an attempt to overturn a state constitutional ban on establishment of a state lottery. more »
By Charlie Warren - Apr 2, 2007 - (4)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
Sex addiction left scars in life of former minister
HOUSTON—Back in 2000, Darrell Allen’s once-prosperous business was sputtering. Creditors and suppliers were hounding Allen and his business partners about outstanding debts. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Apr 2, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Flood of pornography breaching the church door
Divorce lawyers are noting its increasing influence. In Great Britain, it’s blamed for the 20 percent jump in sexual assaults perpetrated by kids as young as 11. more »
By Jerry Pierce - Apr 2, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Dallas-based company a first step out for pornography and sexual addiction
“…a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.” 2 Peter 2:19 (NIV)
DALLAS—The statistics are unnerving, though Jason Illian admits the damage to the kingdom of God is hard to quantify just yet. more »
By Bonnie Pritchett - Apr 2, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography