Press Releases

Immigration Press Release

Russell Moore to moderate a conversation with President George W. Bush and Yuval Levin for virtual event on ‘Immigrants and the American Future

by Elizabeth Bristow

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 20, 2021—Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, will join former President George W. Bush and Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies for the American Enterprise Institute on May 6 at 12:30 p.m. EST for a virtual event on “Immigrants and the American …
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Supreme Court Press Release

Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian student in critical free speech case

by Jill Waggoner

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2021—The U.S. Supreme Court sided today with a former Georgia college student, Chike Uzuegbunam, who sued his school after it prevented him from expressing religious views in a free-speech zone on campus. The significance of today’s ruling could reach far beyond the circumstances of this case because it ensures people are …
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Sanctity of Life Press Release

Psalm 139 Project donates ultrasound machine to Florida pregnancy resource center

by Elizabeth Bristow

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 26, 2021—The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, has donated an ultrasound machine to Care Net of the Treasure Coast in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The pregnancy resource center will host an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location …
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Abortion Press Release

ERLC urges Congressional leaders to adhere to historical pro-life protections in budget resolutions

by Elizabeth Bristow

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2021—The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention sent a letter to Congressional leaders today urging them to adhere to critical pro-life policy riders, including the Hyde Amendment, which prevents Medicaid from covering the cost of abortions. As the legislative chambers construct their budgets in the coming days, …
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Abortion Press Release

Russell Moore comments on President Biden’s rescission of the Mexico City Policy

by Elizabeth Bristow

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 28, 2021—Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, remarked today on the decision by President Joe Biden to rescind the Mexico City policy via presidential memorandum. The action will allow federal funding to be utilized in support of abortions internationally. Moore stated: “The Mexico City policy …
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Sanctity of Life Press Release

Former NFL player Benjamin Watson and his family donate ultrasound machine

by Elizabeth Bristow

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2020—Benjamin Watson, former NFL tight end, and his family continue their partnership in the pro-life work of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s Psalm 139 Project, by donating an ultrasound machine to the Palmetto Women’s Center in Rock Hill, S.C., as well as giving Christmas gifts to 10 families affiliated with the …
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Sanctity of Life Press Release

Psalm 139 Project to donate 10 ultrasound machines to pregnancy resource centers across America

by Elizabeth Bristow

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 10, 2020—The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, will donate 10 ultrasound machines to pregnancy resource centers across the country. This is the most machines the ERLC has ever placed at a given time. Today’s announcement is the first of many …
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Religious Liberty Press Release

Russell Moore Presented With The Religious Freedom Institute’s ‘2020 Defender of Religious Freedom Award’

by Elizabeth Bristow

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 19, 2020—The Religious Freedom Institute will present Dr. Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, with the 2020 Defender of Religious Freedom Award during a virtual ceremony, Nov. 21, from 7:00-7:30 p.m. ET. RFI announced Moore as the recipient of this year’s award in September for his work to …
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Supreme Court Press Release

Russell Moore Commends Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett & Encourages Prayer for Justices

by Elizabeth Bristow

Russell Moore, president of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, commends the U.S. Senate confirmation, by a vote of 52 to 48, of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
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Sanctity of Life Press Release

ERLC’s Psalm 139 Project Places Ultrasound Machine at Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic in Tallahassee

by Elizabeth Bristow

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2020—The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, placed an ultrasound machine at Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic, a new facility opened by A Women’s Pregnancy Center in Tallahassee, Fla. as a part of its mission to save lives. The Psalm …
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