Citizenship - information
The Christian and the Government: A Delicate Balance
Americans celebrated the 231st birthday of their nation last week with picnics, parades and pyrotechnics. While it may not have been a topic of conversation within most gatherings on July 4, it is worth pondering what a government ordained by God looks like. more »
By Richard Land - Jul 10, 2007 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State
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
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
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: Hunger
Hunger (huň′ gər), noun. 1 a: a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient; b: an uneasy sensation occasioned by the lack of food; c: a weakened condition brought about by prolonged lack of food1. more »
By staff - Apr 17, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness