Issues - news
The Election’s Over—Now What?
The longest, most expensive presidential race in U.S. history drew to a close last night. After eyeing the candidates’ every move on the campaign trail for the better part of two years, Americans made their choice: Barack Obama now assumes the title of president-elect. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, , Legislation
Ultrasound worth 1,000 words at HPC banquet
Almost 600 people sat mesmerized as the tiny fetus stirred from its slumber to stretch across the screen, and the murmurings rose as the tiny head, body, feet and hands could be clearly seen as the ultrasound machine did its magic during the “Changing Hearts—Saving Lives” Banquet at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Sept. more »
By Bob Nigh - Nov 5, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Life, Abortion
LIFE DIGEST: Australia rejects family with Down syndrome son
An Australian government agency has denied a German doctor’s request for permanent residency because his 13-year-old son has Down syndrome.
Bernhard Moeller and his family moved to Australia two years ago for him to practice in a rural area of Victoria state that has a shortage of physicians. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 4, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Elderly, Life, Abortion, Disabled, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Immigration
Abortion is focus of 40 Days for Life campaign
Oklahoma Baptists are among several denominations across the state participating in a three-pronged pro-life campaign called 40 Days for Life, Sept. more »
By Dana Williamson - Nov 3, 2008
Can’t do your job? Change the rules!
The Sept. 22 TEXAN noted the Amethyst Initiative, an effort by 100 college and university presidents to lower the legal drinking age to 18. Saying the current law leads to a “culture of dangerous, clandestine ‘binge-drinking,’” the educators suggest that lowering the drinking age to a point where most kids have even less wisdom will result in more responsible drinking habits. more »
By Gary Ledbetter - Nov 2, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation
More Foul Talk on Fairness Doctrine
There seems to be a recurring concern in Washington, D.C., that Americans need help in insuring they are exposed to a balanced diet of political speech on the radio. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 29, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National
LIFE DIGEST: Biotech firm hopes for OK on embryonic trials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may permit clinical trials using embryonic stem cells to begin within three months, a biotechnology firm has reported. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 28, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Suicide
Because of them, I am forever changed
I grew up in Southern Baptist church culture. During adolescence I found myself overwhelmed by homosexual attractions. I had no idea how to fight something so powerful. more »
By Melanie Spinks - Oct 28, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
South Dakota a bellwether on abortion for other states
News that the last surviving founder of the abortion organization NARAL and the two women who represented the “Roe” and “Doe” of the 1973 Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion on demand are joining forces this fall on the issue of abortion might not come as a shock to many. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 22, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: Drive for death in Washington not from grassroots
Contributions by supporters of a physician-assisted suicide initiative in the state of Washington are outpacing those from opponents by nearly four to one, but nearly two-thirds of those pro-referendum gifts are from advocacy organizations and representatives or a former governor and his family. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 21, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues