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Issues & Answers: Pornography
Extent and Cause of the Problem
Pornography is rampant within society. It is an epidemic that is damaging the lives of young people, destroying marriages, producing false views of sex and beauty, and degrading women. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Mar 1, 2007 - (4)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
The Believer and Alcohol
Culture endorses the use of alcohol as a beverage. Multiplied millions in the United States drink wine, beer and distilled spirits. Many professed followers of Jesus Christ socially participate. more »
By Jim Richards - Aug 30, 2006 - (81)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
On Alcohol Use
Southern Baptists have been known historically as total abstainers. Not all Southern Baptists have adhered to this commitment, but if one were to examine the constitution of most Southern Baptist churches, certainly most of those constituted prior to 1960, one would probably find a clause in which the congregation pledged itself to refrain from the use and sale of alcoholic beverages. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Jul 25, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Issues & Answers: Gambling
Public resistance to tax increases, the political power of gambling interests, and the growing pursuit of easy money have led to the legalization of some form of gambling in the District of Columbia and every state except Utah and Hawaii. more »
By staff - Mar 21, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
The Bible Speaks on Alcohol
People have been drinking fermented beverages since at least the days of Noah. The Bible states that after the flood, Noah planted a vineyard, made wine, and got drunk (Genesis 9:20-21). more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006 - (28)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health, Citizenship, Social Issues, Issues
The Bible Speaks on Money
Few things trouble people more than money. Too much of it might tempt us to be insensitive to the needs of others; not enough of it may result in hunger, starvation, sickness, and death. more »
By staff - Jan 24, 2006
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
The Bible Speaks on Family
Family life today is under siege. Families are beset by divorce, a crisis in roles, absenteeism of parents, a breakdown of authority, preoccupation with things, inadequate time together, financial pressures, and a host of other problems. more »
Topic: Family, Marriage, Parenting
The Bible Speaks on Aging
One out of eight Americans is 65 years of age or older. Every day more than 5,500 Americans observe their sixty-fifth birthday. The number of aging people is expected to grow rapidly in the years ahead. more »
Topic: Family, Elderly, Life, End-of-Life Issues
Homosexuality: Your Questions Answered
General Questions
How is homosexuality being normalized in American culture?
Even a casual observer would agree that homosexuality has made major strides toward being normalized in our culture today. more »
By Fellows of the Research Institute - Jun 15, 2005 - (25)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Nashville Declaration on “Same-sex Marriage”
Across the country the American people have spoken loudly, clearly repudiating attempts to redefine marriage. In every state in which citizens have been given the opportunity, they have voted to reaffirm the historic definition of marriage as only the union of one man and one woman. more »
By Fellows of the Research Institute - Mar 9, 2005
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Social Issues