Religious Liberty - news
House stimulus criticized for religion bias
The House of Representatives version of the economic stimulus package now in negotiations includes a provision critics say will require discrimination against religious faith on college campuses. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 12, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Religious Liberty in 2009
America will reflect this week on one of her foundational principles: religious liberty. In one of his final acts in office, President Bush will set aside Jan. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 13, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Your prayers can change our country
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 12, 2009 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
All charities are not created equal
A recent National Public Radio story says that President-elect Obama will stop allowing Christian organizations that receive federal money for benevolent work to hire only Christians. more »
By Gary Ledbetter - Jan 6, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Land: Rel. liberty can aid foreign policy
A commitment to religious liberty can pave the way for an American foreign policy with widespread backing, Southern Baptist leader Richard Land said at a Washington panel discussion. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 30, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Gay activists demand Obama concessions for Warren pick
The gay-rights movement’s leading organization is calling on President-elect Barack H. Obama to “turn the corner” on the Rick Warren controversy by endorsing its policy agenda for homosexuals, bisexuals and transgender people. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 22, 2008
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
USCIRF: Religious liberty in Iraq marked by ‘severe abuses’
A bipartisan U.S. panel has recommended Iraq be returned to a list of the world’s worst violators of religious liberty for the first time since an American-led invasion liberated the Middle East country from Saddam Hussein’s rule in 2003. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 17, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
‘Tis the season for Christian-bashing
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to the 1963 Johnny Mathis hit song written by Eddie Pola and George Wyle.
I, too, thought the song was much older but Google, that limitless fount of information for the Internet Age, proved me wrong once again. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Dec 13, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
An Improper Attack on Religion
A placard placed by an atheist group near a Nativity scene and a “holiday tree” (all privately sponsored) in a Washington state government building has generated plenty of reaction from Christians across the United States. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 10, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty
Pluralism: A Future and a Hope for Religious Diversity in the United States
Since our beginning as a nation, the American experiment has intertwined the religious character of its citizens with the religious neutrality of the state. more »
By Richard Land - Dec 9, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, , Religious Liberty