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A Call to Truth, Prudence, and Protection of the Poor: An Evangelical Response to Global Warming
Preamble
As evangelicals, we commend those who signed the Evangelical Climate Initiative’s “Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action” for speaking out on a public issue of ethical concern. more »
By Interfaith Stewardship Alliance - Jul 27, 2006 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Social Issues, Science, Environment, Issues
Statement on Human Species Altering Technologies
PRINCIPLES OF MORAL EVALUATION
- Principle of Restricted Involuntary Risk to Innocent Human Life
We affirm that, other than life-for-life situations, actions risking harm to innocent human life are allowed without the explicit voluntary consent of that life only if it is necessary to reduce a real threat to that particular human life.
By Fellows of the Research Institute - Jun 1, 2006 - (2)
Topic: Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Bioethics, Issues
Immigration crisis requires biblical response
The immigration crisis in the United States is a huge issue, impacting tens of millions of people in many different ways. How do we approach this problem? more »
By Richard Land - Apr 27, 2006 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Immigration, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Issues
The Bible Speaks on Alcohol
People have been drinking fermented beverages since at least the days of Noah. The Bible states that after the flood, Noah planted a vineyard, made wine, and got drunk (Genesis 9:20-21). more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006 - (38)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues, Issues
Policy Statement on Global Warming
The issue of global warming has become a topic of heated debate in the political and Christian communities in recent decades. It is a complex issue that sits at the very heart of the dispute between diverging environmental policies. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 1, 2005 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Environment
God’s People and Racial Reconciliation
From a biblical view, racism is always wrong. As we shall see, Genesis 1:26-27 is absolutely clear on this point. Because all human beings are created in the image of God, no one race is superior either in terms of value or significance. more »
By Stephen J. Wellum - Jul 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues
Homosexuality: Your Questions Answered
General Questions
How is homosexuality being normalized in American culture?
Even a casual observer would agree that homosexuality has made major strides toward being normalized in our culture today. more »
By Fellows of the Research Institute - Jun 15, 2005 - (28)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Nashville Declaration on “Same-sex Marriage”
Across the country the American people have spoken loudly, clearly repudiating attempts to redefine marriage. In every state in which citizens have been given the opportunity, they have voted to reaffirm the historic definition of marriage as only the union of one man and one woman. more »
By Fellows of the Research Institute - Mar 9, 2005 - (1)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Social Issues
Statement on Biotechnology and Medicine
Biotechnology and medicine are the new frontiers of the 21st century. Hardly a day goes by without some mention of a new advancement in medicine, pharmaceuticals, or biomedical engineering. more »
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Bioethics
Capital Punishment
History
Capital punishment, or the “death penalty,” centers on the issue of life. For the sake of human life, the death penalty has been applied in American law for 350 years. more »
By Reggie Ecarma - Mar 22, 2003 - (8)
Topic: Life, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Capital Punishment, Social Issues