Issues - news
God’s working ‘in a big way’
Opp’s Crossover Ministry guides men away from addiction, toward Christ
In four years, Crossover Ministry in Opp has given 120 men the opportunity for a new life — in more ways than one. more »
By Bethany Akridge - Oct 21, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse
New law may reduce Down abortions
President Bush has signed into law a measure that may help to curtail the number of abortions of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome and other conditions. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 16, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Disabled, Citizenship, Legislation
Saving marriages for all the wrong reasons
In a recent Oklahoma study on Family Fragmentation, conducted by the House Human Services Committee, lawmakers concluded that for every dollar spent keeping families together, the government spends $1,000 on ‘clean up’ from the fallout of broken families. more »
By staff - Oct 15, 2008
Topic: Family, Marriage, Divorce/Remarriage
Three Courts, Three Strikes Against Marriage
The nation’s third smallest state has just found a prominent place on a withering social landscape: Connecticut now becomes the third state to legalize same-sex “marriage.” Not surprisingly, the egregious decision was made not by the will of the people but by the judicial fiat of a court. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 14, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: California OKs assisted suicide by ‘backdoor,’ critics say
California may have paved the way to the legalization of assisted suicide, critics say.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, signed into law a measure that requires doctors and other healthcare providers to give patients with a terminal illness, or who are believed to have a year or less to live, information about “legal end-of-life options” at the patients’ request, according to Cybercast News Service (CNS). more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 14, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, National
Casinos push for vote to lift loss limit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s casinos are offering to put an additional $100 million into the state’s education program. All they ask in return is the elimination of all future competitors and unlimited access to Missourians’ pocketbooks. more »
By Barbara Shoun - Oct 10, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
What’s wrong with the lottery?
What’s wrong with a lottery that will help fund scholarships for college students? Shouldn’t we support education every way possible?
What’s wrong with an Arkansas lottery is the thing that is wrong with every other state lottery. more »
By Charlie Warren - Oct 9, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling item keeps CLC leaders vigilant
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Less than one month away from the election, the Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) wants to help Missouri Baptists be godly citizens. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Oct 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Spike in federally-funded abortions in Illinois triggers investigation
For three decades, Congress has barred federal taxpayer dollars from directly subsidizing abortions under Medicaid, with few exceptions such as for instances of rape or incest, or to save the life of the mother. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 7, 2008 - (3)
Is the war over equal pay worth fighting?
During this election cycle there have been twists, turns, and, seemingly, some switching of sides in the gender wars. But one 60s feminist agenda item that should have gone away by now hasn’t. more »
By Penna Dexter - Oct 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation