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Lincoln Davis wants life, not politics, to speak for itself
Lincoln Davis responds robustly when people equate faith with political party affiliation.
“[W]hen I meet people who tell me, ‘You can’t be a Christian if you’re a Democrat,’ I’ve got to start reading and quoting Scripture and explain to them, ‘You need to seek forgiveness. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 19, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Social Issues
LIFE DIGEST: Defeat of global women’s office urged
A leading pro-life organization is calling on the House of Representatives to defeat legislation it says would empower the U.S. State Department to promote abortion in other countries. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 9, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Issues,
SBC’s Richard Land condemns the killing of George Tiller
Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, issued the following statement regarding the death of Dr. more »
May 31, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
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
Academy helps citizens get connected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Relationships, relationships, relationships.
That was repeated again and again by legislators and speakers at a Jan. 6 State Capitol conference designed to teach ordinary citizens how to influence their state legislators. more »
By Barbara Shoun - Feb 12, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation
Page hopeful, cautious about faith council
Former Southern Baptist Convention President Frank Page is both concerned and encouraged as he begins service on a new panel that will advise President Barack Obama on faith-based and community issues. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National
Your prayers can change our country
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 12, 2009 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
President Bush brings special gift to Marion Harrison
PINEVILLE, La. – To emphasize the value he places on volunteerism, President George W. Bush likes to honor an outstanding volunteer at every locale he visits in the United States. more »
By Karen L. Willoughby - Nov 7, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Obama gains historic win; conservatives watch & wait
Democrat Barack Obama made history Nov. 4 by becoming the first African American elected to the U.S. presidency, but the victory left many evangelical Christians and other social conservatives concerned his administration will undermine pro-life and pro-family policies. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , National
Hotelier stands up for Jesus in Branson
BRANSON, Mo.—Chris Myer, vice president of marketing for Myers Hotels in Branson, is a believer at First Baptist Church, Branson, who is passionate about living out his Christian worldview as a hotelier. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Sep 15, 2008
Topic: Faith, Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship