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Barrett Duke
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Barrett Duke is an emeritus fellow at the ERLC. He is the executive director-treasurer for the Montana Southern Baptist Convention and the founding director of the Research Institute. Duke holds a Ph.D. from the Iliff School of Theology and the University of Denver, along with an M.A. from Denver Seminary and a B.A. from Criswell College. He and his wife, Denise, have three grown children.
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FIRST-PERSON: For freedom’s sake, vote No on taking innocent lives
Baptist Press
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How gambling preys on the longings of the heart
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Sexuality, religious liberty and cultural engagement
Many issues in today’s culture must be addressed by Christians, especially leaders within the...
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Protecting the conscience: A battle between pharmacists and Washington state
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Tax exemption, churches, and the communities they serve
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The importance of the First Amendment Defense Act
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Protecting women from abortion’s harm
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What Should an Evangelical Approach to Politics Look Like in the Future?
Andrew Walker (moderator), Samuel Rodriguez, Barrett Duke, James K.A. Smith and Karen Swallow Prior...
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Going to Pot: Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana Is Harming America
William Bennett and Robert White have written a very helpful, practical refutation of the...
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10 ways to help an addicted friend
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10 biblical truths about animals
I grew up in the city, without pets. My appreciation for animals developed much...
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