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Land: Evangelical support for Israel stronger than ever
WASHINGTON (BP)—American evangelical Christian support for Israel “has never been more widespread than it is today” and can be traced back to the 17th century Puritans, Southern Baptist religious liberty specialist Richard Land told a gathering of Christians and Jews recently in Washington. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 3, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution
White House advisor to be North Korean envoy
President Bush has named Jay Lefkowitz, a White House domestic policy advisor, as special envoy on human rights in North Korea. The White House announced Lefkowitz’s appointment Aug. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution
Land, others urge U.S. to do more for North Koreans
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Richard Land and about 100 other religious and human rights leaders have called on the United States and other members of the international community to do more to protect the rights of North Koreans. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
USCIRF warns about Iraqi constitution
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says drafts of Iraq’s permanent constitution are a retreat from the religious and human rights protections in its transitional charter. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Land urges pressure on China to help North Koreans
ERLC Resident Richard Land joined Sen. Sam Brownback, R.-Kan., and other human rights advocates April 7 in calling for action on behalf of North Korean refugees who escape to China. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
ERLC endorses democracy promotion bill
The ERLC is promoting legislation designed to expand democracy globally, especially through the arms of the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Persecution, Religious Liberty
State Department adds Saudi Arabia to CPC list
The State Department has finally designated Saudi Arabia as one of the most severe violators of religious freedom in the world.
In its Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 1, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty