Religious Liberty - action

ENDA: Unacceptable to Religious and LGBT Groups?

Efforts by one member of Congress to pass legislation to provide special workplace protections to individuals based on “actual or perceived sexual orientation” have triggered an uncommon alliance in opposition: religious groups and homosexual groups. more »

By Doug Carlson - Oct 16, 2007 - (5)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty

Fair or Foul: Fairness Doctrine Is Out of Bounds

The liberal agenda has for quite some time driven the major television news networks and most newspapers, serving up Americans with a largely one-sided perspective on political issues. more »

By Doug Carlson - Oct 9, 2007 - (1)

Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty

ERLC’s Land sets the record straight on ENDA

A stacked deck of witnesses urged passage of a highly controversial bill to provide workplace protections to homosexuals and transgenders during a House of Representatives subcommittee hearing Sept. more »

By Doug Carlson - Sep 18, 2007 - (5)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty

ENDA: Ending an Important Employer Right

For more than four decades, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans have enjoyed the right to seek employment on equal footing with others, protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. more »

By Doug Carlson - Sep 5, 2007 - (7)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty

Debate on Criminalizing Religious Thoughts, Speech Draws Near

The halls of the Capitol are quiet because of the month-long congressional recess, and the 2008 presidential contenders are busy parading down the campaign trail, but the relative lull in Washington should not be mistaken as a break from efforts by some to erode your First Amendment liberties. more »

By Doug Carlson - Aug 21, 2007 - (6)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty

Stop Senate From Passing Thought Crimes Bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote within the next few days on legislation that could ultimately cost Christians their freedom to share their biblical beliefs on homosexuality. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 13, 2007 - (29)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty

House Soon to Vote on “Thought Crimes” Bill

The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a bill that would pave the way to policing Christians’ thoughts and religious speech on their biblical views about homosexuality, as well as establishing a new protected class of Americans. more »

By Richard Land - May 1, 2007 - (17)

Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty

In the Public Square

Faith-Based Groups Vulnerable in Head Start

Before Congress breaks for Easter recess, the House could vote on an amendment to make clear that faith-based organizations offering early childhood services to disadvantaged children cannot be discriminated against when competing for federal grants. more »

By staff - Mar 21, 2007 - (24)

Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Church and State, Hunger/Homelessness, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty

House Passes Parental Notification and Public Expression of Religion Bills; Now Senate Must Act

I realize that I just asked for your help on legislation that would significantly reduce Internet gambling, but I believe two other bills require your attention, and our time to act is short. more »

By Richard Land - Sep 27, 2006 - (1)

Topic: Family, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty

Free Christians in India

As you read this, Christians in India are facing growing persecution by one of the country’s state governments. The Rev. Dr. Samuel Thomas, president of a hospital and orphanage named Emmanuel Mission International (EMI), and his father, Archbishop M.A. more »

By Richard Land - Mar 23, 2006 - (1)

Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty

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