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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
House stimulus criticized for religion bias
The House of Representatives version of the economic stimulus package now in negotiations includes a provision critics say will require discrimination against religious faith on college campuses. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 12, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Obama guarantees reversal of Bush’s pro-life stem cell policy
President Obama has promised Democratic lawmakers he will issue an executive order reversing President Bush’s ban on federal funds for stem cell research that destroys human embryos. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 10, 2009
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, National, Science, Bioethics
Page hopeful, cautious about faith council
Former Southern Baptist Convention President Frank Page is both concerned and encouraged as he begins service on a new panel that will advise President Barack Obama on faith-based and community issues. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National