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Archive - Barrett Duke

Reasons to Oppose Hate Crimes Legislation for Homosexuals

The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is extremely concerned about hate crimes legislation for homosexuals for numerous reasons. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Jul 13, 2007 - comments: 65 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty

Don’t Decriminalize Marijuana

We’ve come to voting season again, and as usual we’re being asked to consider many proposals. Some of these proposals are well-meaning, sensible plans to improve the lives of citizens. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Oct 27, 2006 - comments: 22 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation, National

Has Robert Lanza Solved the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Dilemma?

In the recent volume of the journal Nature, researcher Dr. Robert Lanza of Advanced Cell Technologies proposes a process for deriving totipotent stem cells from 8-celled human embryos that does not harm the embryo¹. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Aug 25, 2006 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Issues

Statement on Germany’s World Cup Sex Trafficking Plan

The decision by German authorities to accommodate the sexual appetites of its visitors during the World Cup soccer championship is reprehensible. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Apr 25, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Human Rights, Social Issues, Issues

Human Stem Cell Research

Today, there is considerable confusion about stem cell research. Lately, especially, I have noticed that people are not making distinctions between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells when they talk about this issue. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Feb 6, 2006 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Science

Comments on Samuel Alito’s Confirmation Hearings

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Judge Samuel Alito were something I will not soon forget as an eyewitness. They were filled with some of the best and some of the worst of human behavior. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Jan 13, 2006 - topic(s): Citizenship, Legislation, National

The North Korean Human Rights Act: Help and Hope for a Suffering People

The recent unanimous votes by both the U. S. House and Senate in passing the North Korean Human Rights Act (H.R. 4011) provide a wonderful victory for millions of suffering North Koreans. more »

by: Barrett Duke - Aug 1, 2004 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation

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