Religious Liberty - news
Court focuses on side issue in cross case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Oct. 7 on the display of a cross in the middle of federal land but seemed to indicate it would not address whether the war memorial violated the First Amendment’s ban on government establishment of religion. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 9, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty
Iran leader ‘potential Hitler,’ says Land after UN speech
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad demonstrated again Sept. 23 why he is “the potential Hitler of the 21st century,” Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land said. more »
By staff - Sep 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Parenting, Grandparents, Citizenship, Human Rights, , Religious Liberty, Issues,
LIFE DIGEST: Induced stem cells as potent as embryonic ones, studies show
Researchers in China have shown induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are as powerful as embryonic stem cells while avoiding their ethical problems. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 28, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Science, Bioethics
Senate, House to negotiate gay hate crimes
The U.S. Senate has approved military-related legislation that includes language expanding hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people, sending the bill to a House-Senate conference committee. more »
By staff - Jul 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Senate includes homosexuals in hate crimes protection
The U.S. Senate passed legislation July 16 to expand hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people.
The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act gained approval as an amendment to a Department of Defense authorization bill, which is expected to be voted on the week of July 20-24. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 18, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Hate crimes bill covering gays could get Senate vote Thur.
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote as early as July 16 on hate crimes legislation that not only would expand protections for homosexuals and transgendered people but could threaten religious freedom. more »
By staff - Jul 16, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Obama, in Eqypt: U.S., Muslims need ‘new beginning’
President Obama called for a “new beginning” between the United States and the world’s Muslims in a June 4 speech at Cairo, Egypt, urging a cooperative effort to produce global peace. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 5, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, , Religious Liberty, Issues,
Gay rights, religious liberty colliding
Christian conviction and the homosexual agenda are headed toward a “cataclysmic conflict,” a Southern Baptist public policy specialist said at a briefing for pastors sponsored by the Family Research Council. more »
By Tom Strode - May 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
Panel says religious violations are increasing worldwide
Seven additional countries deserve recognition as violators of religious freedom, a bipartisan federal panel said in its annual report May 1. more »
By Tom Strode - May 5, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
House approves gay hate crimes bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has easily approved hate crimes protections for homosexuals and transgendered individuals that opponents believe could seriously hinder religious freedom. more »
By Tom Strode - May 2, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues