Issues - information
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
Statement on Human Species Altering Technologies
PRINCIPLES OF MORAL EVALUATION
- Principle of Restricted Involuntary Risk to Innocent Human Life
We affirm that, other than life-for-life situations, actions risking harm to innocent human life are allowed without the explicit voluntary consent of that life only if it is necessary to reduce a real threat to that particular human life.
By Fellows of the Research Institute - Jun 1, 2006
Topic: Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Bioethics, Issues
Immigration crisis requires biblical response
The immigration crisis in the United States is a huge issue, impacting tens of millions of people in many different ways. How do we approach this problem? more »
By Richard Land - Apr 27, 2006 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Immigration, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Issues
Issues & Answers: Human Rights
While we may believe otherwise, the concept of human rights is not unique to the twenty-first century. The Charter of Liberties (also known as the Coronation Charter), proclaimed by Henry I of England in 1100 and a forerunner of the Magna Carta, bound the king to the law, thereby constraining the reach of the monarchy and establishing some rights for a segment of Great Britain’s population that previously had none. more »
By staff - Mar 28, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights
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
Human Cloning
When the public hears talk about cloning, many dismiss the concept as silly science fiction, something out of Hollywood or Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. more »
By Heather Brant - Mar 14, 2006
Embryonic Stem Cell Research
In the long list of bioethical topics, stem cell research is one of the most relevant and prevalent topics. Hardly a day passes without the mention of stem cells somewhere in the media, whether in the morning paper or on the evening news. more »
By Heather Brant - Mar 14, 2006
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research
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 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 »