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Federal shift in marijuana policy is called ‘disastrous’
The Obama administration’s “surrender to bad state policies on so-called medicinal marijuana will have disastrous effects,” a Southern Baptist ethics leader said in response to a shift in marijuana policy indicated by Attorney General Eric Holder. more »
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National
Obama order also nixed ethical stem cell grants left over from Bush administration
Largely overlooked in President Obama’s March 9 order lifting a ban on federal funds for stem cell research that destroys human embryos was his revocation of a policy promoting grants for ethical experiments. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 12, 2009
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, National, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: Congress blocks anti-coercive abortion amendment
Congress has rejected efforts to retain a pro-life policy that bars federal funding for organizations that support coercive abortion programs overseas. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 10, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Despite endorsement by some, Sebelius ‘unfit’ for HHS role, pro-life leaders say
Fifteen Christian leaders, some identified as evangelicals, have endorsed Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to the federal government’s top health post even as state and national pro-life organizations contend her opposition to restrictions on abortion makes her unworthy of the office. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 7, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
Ranking says Pa. most pro-life state
Pennsylvania is the most pro-life state in the country, while California is the least, according to the 2009 rankings by Americans United for Life (AUL). more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 21, 2009
Topic: Life, Citizenship, National
ALCAP’s Godfrey ready to keep moral issues a priority during legislative session
Leading the lobbying effort for Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP) during the 2009 state legislative session is Executive Director Joe Godfrey, who bridges the gap between the Statehouse and God’s house. more »
By Brittany Howerton - Feb 21, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National
New stimulus law will ration health care, evangelicals say
WASHINGTON—President Obama signed a massive economic stimulus bill Feb. 17 amid a range of protests about a move toward rationed health care, unwise and exorbitant expenditures, and religious discrimination. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 19, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Stimulus Package No Stimulant for Christian Students
The $787 billion stimulus package rushed through Congress late last week passes on a tab of nearly $10,000 to every American family in exchange for plenty of pork to fatten the national debt past $12 trillion. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 17, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Family, Education, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Stimulus retains controversial religion ban
The final version of the $787 billion economic stimulus package reported to Congress maintained a provision that critics say will discriminate against religious faith on college campuses. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 16, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
LINCOLN AT 200: Spiritual blueprint for a presidency
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Lincoln Memorial has long been my favorite monument in our nation’s capital. Its awesome grandeur and elegant simplicity reflect the unique combination of grandeur and simplicity that was Abraham Lincoln, the most American of presidents, a man who literally rose from humble log cabin origins to the highest political office in the land. more »
By Richard Land - Feb 16, 2009 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, , National