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Lawmakers urge Bush to protect chaplains’ freedom
Members of Congress have called on President Bush to ensure the religious freedom of chaplains in the armed services.
Senators and representatives, led by Rep. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
All people have access to the public square, Land tells journalists
NASHVIILE, Tenn. (BP)—All people are entitled to the liberty to practice their religious faith, Richard Land told a gathering of black journalists during a discussion of faith-based initiatives. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Nov 14, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Congressmen urge Bush to protect chaplains’ religious liberty
WASHINGTON (BP)—Members of Congress are calling on President Bush to preserve the religious freedom of chaplains in the armed services.
Senators and representatives, led by Rep. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 8, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Religious persecution signals other abuses, Land says
WASHINGTON (BP)—The suppression of religious liberty signals that other freedoms are threatened in a country or region, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said at a bipartisan conference on human rights. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 3, 2005
Topic: Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Bush proclaims day of prayer for hurricane victims
President Bush has issued a proclamation calling for Americans to pray Sept. 16 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The President announced the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National
High court lets ban on sidewalk counseling stand
The Supreme Court dealt another defeat to the efforts of sidewalk counselors who try to change the minds of women seeking abortions.
The justices announced April 18 they would not review a lower court ruling affirming a Massachusetts law that bars communication with people within a certain distance of abortion clinics. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
ERLC no longer supports church free-speech bill
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has pulled its support for a bill it says no longer protects the free speech rights of churches.
more »By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2005 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Appeals court upholds Ten Commandments display
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in Chicago, has upheld a Ten Commandments display that is similar to one currently being considered by the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
Senate protects pro-lifers in bankruptcy reform
The Senate defeated March 8 a measure to prevent pro-life protesters from filing for bankruptcy when they are fined by courts.
The pro-life victory came on an amendment offered by Sen. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
Pro-life, pro-family causes make gains in election
Pro-life and pro-family advocates took hope from the national election results.
Not only did the voters return to the White House a President who had supported pro-life legislation and a federal amendment to protect marriage, but they apparently increased the number of social conservatives in Congress. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 15, 2004
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National