Child Abuse - news
Memorial to the Missing; Domestic Violence Awareness Month
How many pennies do we have in the Memorial to the Missing? The most accurate “guess” is 49,200,000. Approximately 800,000 more pennies are needed. more »
By Jimmy Porter - Aug 31, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Spousal Abuse
Western Kentucky church’s ministry helping broken families heal
MARION, Ky.—When Marylyn Belt went back to school to work on a Master’s degree in social work, she looked for a project that would help her improve her real-world skills. more »
By Keith Todd - Aug 15, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Rehearing requested in child-rape case
Louisiana has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling against that state’s law permitting the death penalty for child rape after it was revealed the justices overlooked a similar federal measure in their ruling. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 23, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Citizenship,
Court rules child rapist cannot be executed
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 25 a child rapist may not be executed if he did not kill his victim.
The vote was 5-4 in the case, with Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy joining the high court’s four more liberal members in the majority. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 25, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Capital Punishment,
In letter, ERLC’s Land urges candidates to support anti-trafficking legislation
Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land has called on the leading presidential candidates to support legislation to combat human trafficking and to make the issue a priority in their campaign platforms. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
The children of St. Michael
The latest issue of Newsweek magazine contains a haunting article we should all read, the subject of which should serve as both a caution and as an object of prayer. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Feb 18, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
Hate crimes legislation addressed in resolution
A resolution urging Congress to delete hate crimes legislation from the current defense bill passed with the full support of Alabama Baptist messengers attending the state convention annual meeting in Mobile Nov. more »
By Grace Thornton - Nov 27, 2007 - (2)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
SBC addresses child abuse, hate crimes
Messengers to the 2007 Southern Baptist Convention approved seven resolutions in the June 13 morning session, including one renouncing child abusers and churches that protect them. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 13, 2007
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse
Child porn ruling gets court review
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision invalidating a federal restriction on child pornography.
The justices announced March 26 they would hear arguments in U.S. more »
By staff - Mar 28, 2007
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography
House majority falls short on fetal pain bill
The House of Representatives failed Dec. 6 to reach the two-thirds majority needed to pass legislation requiring women to be informed of the pain their unborn children may experience if they have late-term abortions. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 7, 2006
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Parenting, Life, Abortion