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ON RADIO: An Absurd Invitation

On today’s broadcast, Dr. Land comments on the absurdity of the National Cathedral’s invitation to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. He’s been asked to speak at the cathedral on how Abrahamic faiths can promote peace, despite his abysmal human rights record. Hear all this and your phone calls on today’s For Faith and Family.

* Former Iranian President to Speak at the National Cathedral – uscirf.gov

Sep 6, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, War

Sex Ring Broken Up, Officials Say

Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 31 people who were involved in running an international prostitution ring that operated at least 19 brothels in the Northeast.Officials said they also took 67 young Korean women into protective custody, all of whom they believe were brought to the United States illegally and forced to work as prostitutes, victims of human trafficking.

Aug 17, 2006

Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Human Rights, National, Social Issues, Issues

Beyond Gay Marriage

“Beyond Gay Marriage”
The stated goal of these prominent gay activists is no longer merely the freedom to live as they want.
by Ryan T. Anderson
08/15/2006 Weekly Standard (Daily)

Aug 15, 2006

Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, Issues

Some Scientists See Shift in Stem Cell Hopes

Stem cell research, which scientists say has been slowed by government policy, may yield better drugs before cell therapies are found.

Aug 15, 2006

Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Human Rights, National, Social Issues, Science

Illinois Signs to Advise of Contraceptive Rights

A legislative oversight committee approved a rule proposed by Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich that would require that signs be posted in pharmacies that dispense birth control telling women about their right to buy contraceptives.

Aug 9, 2006

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Social Issues

Q&A: What is the stem cell controversy all about?

WASHINGTON (BP)—The United States Senate is expected to vote the week of July 17-21 on three bills regarding human embryo research, including a controversial measure that would fund destructive, stem cell experiments.

Jul 11, 2006

Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Human Rights, Social Issues

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