Issues - information
Tackling the Relationship Between the Church and the State
A Summary of The Divided States of America? by Richard Land
Most conservatives think we have taken God out of this country and we need to put Him back in, asserting that God is on our side and taking patriotism to an idolatrous level. more »
By Steven Griffin - Aug 1, 2007 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
What does the Bible really say about heterosexual marriage and homosexuality?
The evangelical Christian community leads efforts to preserve the traditional definition of marriage and to oppose acceptance of homosexuality for one primary reason—biblical revelation. more »
By Hal Lane - Jul 31, 2007 - (41)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Religious expression on public property
A book was published in April 2007 which reflects almost a half century of reflection and study on my part concerning an issue that matters deeply to me as an American Christian deeply committed to the Baptist faith tradition. more »
By Richard Land - Jul 1, 2007 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Key to World Peace: Religious Freedom
In his letter to the Turo Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, George Washington promised “to establish effective barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny and every species of religious persecution.” He argued for an attitude that respected the inherent and equal right of everyone to worship God as they think best or to not worship God at all. more »
By Richard Land - May 22, 2007 - (9)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, War
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 - (80)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Issues and Answers: Race and Ethnic Relations
In a 1993 Christianity Today article by Rev. Billy Graham, the renowned evangelist declared, “Racial and Ethnic hostility is the foremost social problem facing the world today,” and he went on to state that “Racism—in the world and in the church—is one of the greatest barriers to world evangelization1.” Graham was correct in 1993, and sadly, he is just as correct today. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 24, 2006 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues, Issues
A Call to Truth, Prudence, and Protection of the Poor: An Evangelical Response to Global Warming
Preamble
As evangelicals, we commend those who signed the Evangelical Climate Initiative’s “Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action” for speaking out on a public issue of ethical concern. more »
By Interfaith Stewardship Alliance - Jul 27, 2006 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Social Issues, Science, Environment, Issues
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
Just War Principles - Summary
Principles for Engaging in War
Just cause.
- The cause of initiating war must be just.
Competent authority.
- War cannot be initiated justly except by those who hold the proper authority and responsibility. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Persecution, War