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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.govSep 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