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Land endorses a well-informed electorate
ARLINGTON—“I do not endorse candidates,” Richard Land told messengers to the 2007 SBTC annual meeting. “I don’t. I won’t.” But, what the SBC leader does endorse, he said, is a registered, well-informed electorate. more »
By Bonnie Pritchett - Dec 17, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National
House approves Christmas resolution; 9 opposed
The House of Representatives approved a resolution Dec. 11 acknowledging the significance of Christmas and Christianity.
The roll call was 372-9 for passage. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 13, 2007 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Outcry Stops Dangerous Thought Crimes Bill!
Thanks to your calls and emails, hate crimes legislation has been stripped from the Defense Authorization bill!
Due to widespread concern that the Defense bill would lose considerable support if it included hate crimes protections for homosexuals, a conference committee of House and Senate members decided yesterday to pull the language, preserving freedom of religious speech and thought. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 7, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Congress drops hate crimes from military legislation
Congress will not vote to expand hate crimes protections to homosexuals and transgendered individuals as part of a military authorization bill for next year, it was announced Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 7, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
TV: Land discusses Romney on Hannity & Colmes
Dr. Richard Land was featured on Fox News Channel’s program Hannity & Colmes on Monday Dec 3, 2007.
Topic of discussion: Mitt Romney’s upcoming speech to address his Mormon faith. more »
By Matt Hawkins - Dec 3, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National
LIFE DIGEST: Twin defies attempts on his life in womb
The doctors said Gabriel Jones needed to be killed, and his mother grievously agreed. By God’s grace, the unborn boy failed to succumb to the physicians’ lethal efforts. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 12, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
LIFE DIGEST: ERLC, others urge suspension of funds for Planned Parenthood
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and other pro-life organizations are calling for Congress to suspend funds for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) pending the outcome of a criminal case in Kansas. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 29, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Land, Wallis debate faith & policy issues
The evangelical left and right should be able to work together to reduce the number of abortions in the United States, but that does not eliminate the need for efforts to outlaw the procedure, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said in a debate at the Values Voter Summit in Washington. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 23, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, War, Science, Environment, Issues
Editorial: Time to run?
Where is Mr. Smith when you need him? In the 1939 drama, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” actor James Stewart portrays Jefferson Smith, a law-abiding citizen who is chosen by the Governor to replace a deceased Senator. more »
By staff - Oct 15, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National
Dr. Land appeared on MSNBC Tuesday Oct 9, 2007
Dr. Land appeared on MSNBC October 9, 2007 (3:45 p.m. CT/ 4:45 p.m. ET) to discuss social conservatives and the GOP in preparation for the October 9, 2007 Republican debate in Dearborn, MI.
By staff - Oct 9, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Issues