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ERLC’s Land clarifies remarks, apologies to Anti-Defamation League
Richard Land’s assertions that some proposed elements of health care reform are tainted by principles embraced by the Third Reich have drawn critical response from some, perhaps none more notably than Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Oct 21, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare, , Legislation, National
Safe Schools Czar: Child Protector or Homosexuality Purveyor?
For a frightening list of reasons, Kevin Jennings has become a household—and schoolhouse—name. As the Obama administration’s new “safe schools” czar, entrusted to protect America’s children in the halls of learning, Jennings brings with him no shortage of experience educating our youth. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 20, 2009
Topic: Family, Education, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National
Bad Ideas Have Bad Consequences
While Richard Land has admitted some of his analogies between Nazi Germany and proposed elements of health care reform were “imprecise,” he is certain there are connections to be made between some ideas under discussion in the health care reform debate today and some underlying philosophies held by the Germans and others, particularly American eugenicists, in the first half of the 20th century. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 20, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare, , Legislation, National
No Presidential Hello for Dali Lama
While President Barack Obama humbly received news that he would be awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recently, he decided to put off a meeting with the Dali Lama this week. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 13, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
A Christian’s Accountability to God and Country
It is said that every baby comes with a message that God has not yet despaired of mankind.
For the past twenty-two years, my wife and I have had the privilege of teaching a Sunday School class for one- and two-year-olds. more »
By Rep. Trent Franks - Oct 12, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State,
The Climate Change Push: From Capitol Hill to Copenhagen
The push toward enacting sweeping energy regulations in a vain attempt to minimally lower the Earth’s thermostat is alive and well in Washington and beyond. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 6, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
Window of opportunity to thwart Iran’s intentions is closing fast
The window of opportunity to take action is closing fast. Delays will only encourage Iran’s recklessness, weaken the resolve of the international community and allow Russia and other oil-starved nations to continue to enable Iran and her terrorist lackeys to become ever more dangerous threats. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 29, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, War
Last Chance to Stop Hate Crimes Bill
The years-long battle over hate crimes legislation is entering its most critical hour. Both the House and Senate have passed such bills, which threaten to criminalize thought against homosexuality, while granting homosexual victims of violent crimes a preferred place under the law. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 29, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation
Do people really go to bed hungry?
We haven’t seen a famine in the news lately. Does that mean most people around the world have enough to eat?
Unfortunately, no. The United Nations reported in June 2009 that 1.02 billion people—one of every six—are acutely hungry every day. more »
By Karen Cole - Sep 28, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Illegals and Health Care–Who Should Be Covered?
Several faith groups, insisting that health care is a human right, are saying access to the care is a "moral and spiritual imperative," particularly for those who are not American citizens. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 22, 2009 - (13)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare