Christian Citizenship - articles
A Gift that Kept on Giving
On the bookcase behind the desk of North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Edward Thomas Brady sits a bright red and blue book, a gift from a new acquaintance. more »
By Jill Waggoner - Jun 1, 2007 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty
A Farewell to Falwell: by Liberty U. Grad
A spiritual giant has fallen, and when giants fall, the impact shakes the ground of people near and afar. The news of Dr. Jerry Falwell’s death on May 15, 2007, at age 73, came as a surprise to me, as it did to everyone else. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 22, 2007 - (7)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Beware: Grassroots Restrictions Amendment Down But Not Out
While the House Judiciary Committee has defeated an amendment to a lobbying reform bill that would hinder pro-family organizations and other groups from communicating their values to Congress, the amendment may surface again. more »
By staff - May 22, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Reid to Rehash 2006 Immigration Bill
A familiar piece of legislation addressing immigration has been revived and is being slated for quick consideration in the Senate. The bill, S. more »
By staff - May 15, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Immigration, Legislation, National
Grassroots Lobbying Restrictions Resurface
A proposed set of restrictions on grassroots lobbying that was defeated in the Senate has reared its ugly head in the House in a different, though just as dangerous, form, with the chamber moving toward a vote before the Memorial Day recess. more »
By staff - May 9, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
Religious Hiring Protections Under Fire
If you believe faith-based organizations that seek federal grants for early education programs should not be discriminated against and should be ensured their constitutional right to take religion into account when hiring staff, please tell your congressman to support a religious protections amendment to H.R. more »
By staff - Apr 25, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Hate Crimes Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
Legislation that would create new classes of people under the law and criminalize hate thoughts, in addition to acts of violence, is quickly moving through the House of Representatives. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Arab-American Magnet School Opens in New York City
This fall, Khalil Gibran International Academy will make its debut as the first public school in New York City dedicated to teaching the Arabic language and culture. more »
By Lucretia Goddard - Apr 17, 2007 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty
The anatomy of a retraction: Setting the record straight
Here is another object lesson in the old saying: “Don’t trust everything you read.” The Washington Times printed a serious mischaracterization of Richard Land in an article, Republican ’08 options disappoint evangelicals. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Apr 16, 2007 - (9)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National
2007 Legislative Agenda
The change in majority control of the House and Senate brings additional challenges to our efforts to continue to advance pro-life, family friendly legislation. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Apr 10, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National