Racial Reconciliation - news
Central High 1957 desegregation crisis created struggle for Arkansas Baptists
During the Little Rock Central High School integration crisis of 50 years ago, Baptists stood firmly on both sides of the fence, as well as straddling the fence, according to 1957 editions of the Arkansas Baptist (now the Arkansas Baptist News). more »
By Charlie Warren - Sep 20, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Persecution, Racial Reconciliation
Feinstein helps advance court nominee
One of President Bush’s embattled judicial nominees has escaped the Senate Judiciary Committee because a Democrat switched sides.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D.-Calif., joined the nine Republicans on the committee Aug. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 6, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Racial Reconciliation
Land: Wilberforce shows ‘God’s arithmetic is not man’s’
Evangelical Christians can learn much from William Wilberforce’s example about God’s power in working through His people to overcome grave social evils, says Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 23, 2007
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Seinfeld star’s despicable meltdown further evidence of racism
NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 22, 2006 — Former “Seinfield” star Michael Richards’ tirade of racial slurs and obscenities at a comedy club in Hollywood shocked Americans this week. more »
Nov 22, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Congress gives chaplains partial religious liberty victory
Supporters of increased religious freedom for military chaplains gained at least a partial victory before Congress went into recess for the November election. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 7, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, Racial Reconciliation
SBC’s Richard Land comments on the passing of Coretta Scott King
Dr. Richard Land, president of The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the life and passing of Coretta Scott King, widow of the civil rights leader Dr. more »
Jan 31, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
SBC’s Richard Land comments on the passing of Foy Valentine
Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the recent passing of Dr. more »
Jan 9, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
Sparks fly in Land’s appearance at black columnists’ meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—Sharp disagreement over society’s most pressing issue surfaced during an appearance by Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, before the Trotter Group, an association of black journalists that meets annually to hear from newsmakers and to discuss issues in the news. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Nov 14, 2005 - (1)
Topic: Life, Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues
SBC’s Richard Land comments on death of civil rights pioneer, Rosa Parks
“Rosa Parks’ moment of resistance against the policies of segregation in Montgomery, Ala., was the spark that lit the modern-day civil rights movement. more »
Oct 25, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
High court upholds pledge without addressing ‘under God’
The Supreme Court protected the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance June 14 but did so without deciding whether the reference to deity is constitutional. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 15, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Racial Reconciliation
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