Human Rights - news
Stop Iran’s nuclear advance, leaders urge
Southern Baptist leaders were among nearly 50 religious and conservative leaders who called Sept. 22 for swift action by the U.S. government to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 23, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Issues,
Alleged child sex tourists arrested
The prosecution of three child sex tourists arrested in Cambodia demonstrates the benefit internationally of a six-year-old federal law, a Southern Baptist public policy leader says. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 5, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
Land: ‘Waterboarding’ never ethical
There is no room for torture as part of the United States’ intelligence gathering process, in Richard Land’s view. The practice known as “waterboarding” is torture, he said. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - May 7, 2009 - (30)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, War, Issues,
SBC’s Richard Land condemns ‘waterboarding’ and torture
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—There is no room for torture as part of the United States’ intelligence-gathering process, Richard Land said today. He also said he believes the practice known as “waterboarding” is torture and, as such, is unethical. more »
May 6, 2009 - (13)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, War
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,
USCIRF: Tajikistan threatens religion
Religious expression in the Central Asian country of Tajikistan may soon become even more restricted, according to a warning from a nonpartisan federal panel that keeps tabs on the global status of faith groups. more »
By staff - Mar 25, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Naming of Sudan envoy greeted by Land, Graham
President Obama’s appointment of a special envoy for Sudan drew commendation from evangelical Christian advocates for peace in the strife-torn east African country. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Issues,
Refugees at risk in Sudan, expelled aid groups say
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—As many as 13 humanitarian aid groups are being expelled from Sudan after the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued an arrest warrant March 4 for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with fighting in western Sudan’s Darfur region. more »
By staff - Mar 6, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Issues,
Criticism continues of Clinton’s China visit
WASHINGTON—A group of former political prisoners and human rights defenders from China joined four congressmen for a news conference Feb. 26 to protest the Obama administration’s retreat on the priority of human rights in China. more »
By staff - Mar 2, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights
‘Love affair’ with freedom can become ‘a false god,’ WORLD founder tells editors
HORSESHOE BAY, Texas—Nothing catalyzes Americans to action more than the violation of personal physical freedom, WORLD magazine founder Joel Belz said during the annual Association of State Baptist Papers’ Feb. more »
By Melissa Deming - Feb 27, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty