Sanctity of LifeBrowse by Recently AddedTitleDateAuthorTopic Human Dignity Press ReleaseERLC President Russell Moore Weighs in on Public Health vs. Public Wealth Debate in New York Times Op-Edby Elizabeth BristowWASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2020—Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, wrote an op-ed published by The New York Times today that addresses the COVID-19 crisis, the nation’s economy and the value of upholding the dignity of every human life. “A pandemic is no time to turn our eyes away from the sanctity of Continue… Continue... Adoption ArticleHow is COVID-19 affecting adoptions?by Jenn KintnerTo adopt is to invite a season of waiting and uncertainty into your life. Pregnancies and births have many uncertainties, but rarely extend beyond nine months. Adoption can take years. As everyone faces a season of uncertainty and waiting at present due to COVID-19, adoptive families, who were already experiencing ups and downs, delights and Continue… Continue... Abortion ArticleWhy Planned Parenthood doesn’t fit on Mother’s Dayby Josh WesterI 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… Continue... Adoption ArticleWhy international adoption is still a viable instrument in child welfareby Herbie NewellAfter decades of steady growth, the landscape of international adoption has shifted dramatically in recent years. Since 2004, the number of adoptions into the United States from other countries has dropped more than 80% as nations such as Russia, Guatemala, and Ethiopia have halted all intercountry adoptions. While these countries have ceased placing children through Continue… Continue... Health Article5 Supreme Court cases to keep your eye onby Policy StaffNo corner of society is exempt as our nation grapples with the complexities of work during a pandemic. Our church services and school classes moved online. Americans in every industry had the hours of their shifts change, are working from home, or, sadly, for tens of millions, were laid off as jobs evaporated. In Washington, Continue… Continue... Human Dignity ArticleHow the coronavirus is affecting vulnerable childrenby Chelsea Patterson SobolikCOVID-19 has swiftly changed the lives of millions, both in the United States and abroad. Daily rhythms and schedules have been dramatically altered, and millions of people find themselves sheltering-in-place. Times of immense stress can make us fearful and anxious, but we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be paralyzed by anxiety. In the midst of this Continue… Continue... Health ArticleWhat you need to know about anti-discrimination and COVID-19 careby Policy StaffMedical professionals and healthcare providers battling the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a surge of patients that could overwhelm their capacity and resources. Many states are drafting protocols for rationing care during the coronavirus outbreak, even while engaging private manufacturers and volunteer organizations in heroic ways to produce additional medical supplies and to help heal the Continue… Continue... Abortion Capitol Conversations EpisodeInside the Supreme Court case on Louisiana’s law to protect womenby Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, Jeff Pickering, Steven Harris, Tom Strode, Travis WussowOn 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… Continue... Human Dignity Article3 truths to remember as Christians face pro-life oppositionby tim-walkerA story went viral a while back across news outlets and social media that highlights the divide in American culture about human dignity and pro-life issues. KC Ahlers, the father of a 4 month old son, RJ, posted signs around a Toledo, Ohio, mall to raise awareness about a fundraiser for his son's ongoing medical Continue… Continue... Christian Living ERLC Podcast EpisodeTennessee tornadoes, an abortion case at SCOTUS, and a conversation with Jason Thackerby Brent Leatherwood, Jason Thacker, Josh Wester, Lindsay NicoletIn this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about an abortion case at the Supreme Court, coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading in the U.S., tornadoes in Tennessee, Joe Biden’s comeback, and rumors about Ed Sheeran. And don’t miss Lindsay’s rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a Q&A with infectious disease specialist Scott James M.D. about how to Continue… Continue...