Human beings are complex creatures. Aristotle described us as “rational animals.” Augustine considered humanity’s driving force to be “love.” In addition to thinking and loving, we experience the full sweep of human emotions, and we do so as creatures who are at once both embodied and spiritual beings. But beyond our complexity, we are also …
Continue...On Tuesday, July 28, a group of 22 pro-life leaders—including ERLC President Russell Moore—sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to categorize the abortion pill mifepristone, sold under the brand name Mifeprex, as an “imminent hazard to the public health.” The letter is in response to the a ruling …
Continue...Earlier this week, the Supreme Court issued rulings in two significant cases involving abortion and religious liberty. Here is what you should know about those cases. The Case: June Medical Services v. Russo The Background: In this case the justices were asked to consider a state law designed to protect women from the dangers practices …
Continue...Earlier today, the Supreme Court narrowly decided June Medical Services LLC v. Russo with a 5-4 ruling that prioritizes the abortion industry’s profits over the health and safety of women. The decision, according to Russell Moore, was “disappointing and wrong-headed.”
Continue...What just happened? As part of the economic response to the COVID-19 crisis, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which made it possible for some small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship to qualify for a portion of the $367 billion in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan guarantees and subsidies, …
Continue...I don’t know why I was surprised. Planned Parenthood rarely misses an opportunity to capitalize on a cultural moment. This Mother’s Day was no different. But still, as I was scrolling through social media on Sunday, I was met with a sense of shock when I encountered a post from Planned Parenthood’s Twitter account. The …
Continue...On Wednesday, March 4, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in June Medical Services vs. Russo, a significant case out of Louisiana dealing with medical standards and patient health as the legislature found that abortion clinics in their state neglect both. Jeff Pickering and Chelsea Patterson Sobolik bring highlights from the pre-trial press conference with …
Continue...The ERLC has long played an active role in advocating for the protection of religious freedom and standing for human dignity in the international context. Similarly, the ERLC has been a constant voice for protecting the lives of the most vulnerable in our society. As a logical extension of that work, ERLC is partnering with …
Continue...Dear Chairman Stone and Members of the Executive Committee, As convictional and grateful Southern Baptists, we would like to thank every member of the Executive Committee for their service to the Southern Baptist Convention. Our convention is indebted to all who take time to do the unglamorous but vital work of serving on our various …
Continue...A new study titled “Reconsidering fetal pain” was published in the Journal of Medical Ethics earlier this year. One of the most compelling things to note about this study is the differing worldviews of the authors. A pro-life and a pro-choice researcher came together to jointly address the updated evidence for fetal pain. One author …
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