In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss news and updates from the Olympics, Simone Biles, bipartisanship in the U.S., how COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the new requirements we are starting to see, and how we can pray for an encourage pastors during this COVID-19 surge. Lindsay gives a rundown of this …
Continue...The ERLC has submitted an amicus brief in an important Supreme Court case that could affect the future of abortion in America. The amicus brief explains why the court should overturn Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), twin decisions that have prevented states from prohibiting abortion. “For too long, the Roe …
Continue...There has been a lot of conversation recently in Southern Baptist circles and beyond about the right way to fight against abortion. Perhaps you’ve heard about the debate over incrementalism or abolition. Essentially, those views represent two different camps within the broader movement of pro-life Christians seeking to end abortion. But before I dive into …
Continue...The ERLC engages our culture with the gospel of Jesus Christ in the public square to protect religious liberty and promote human flourishing. One of the ways we do this is by advocating for these things before the Supreme Court. The most recent term of the court contained some important cases that advanced the cause …
Continue...WASHINGTON, D.C., July 27, 2021—The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission filed an amicus brief in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization today, requesting the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) decisions that have prevented states from prohibiting abortion. “For too long, the Roe and Casey decisions have allowed our nation to turn a blind …
Continue...Thousands of Cubans are taking to the streets in an historic anti-government protest, demanding change after 62 years of communist rule, says NBC News. As the Financial Times, adds, the communist government is facing a major challenge to its authority for the first time without a member of the Castro family in charge. According to …
Continue...The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has passed out of committee all 12 appropriations bills for FY2022. House floor consideration is expected the week of July 26 and will likely include a seven-bill minibus, with the possibility for three standalone measures. The U.S. Senate has not considered FY2022 appropriations. Southern Baptists affirm the full …
Continue...One can hardly roam our social media feeds these days without encountering fiery political speech. Engaged citizens, policy advocates, and politicians themselves spend countless hours scrolling and posting their views on whatever hot-button issues seem to be dominating the newsreels, often manifesting itself in angry and demeaning language and accusations against someone somewhere of negligence, …
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