Archive - Richard Land
Prescription for a strong marriage? Prayer
When a husband and wife consistently and selflessly pray together, their marriage will be stronger. This truism, reflected in a study discussed in the August 2010 issue of the Journal of Marriage and Family, ushers couples into a a new level of intimacy. more »
by: Richard Land - Aug 31, 2010 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives
Court upholds the rule of law in stem cell case
In a case that goes against the grain of other recent federal court decisions that appeared to create rather than simply interpret the law, the U.S. more »
by: Richard Land - Aug 25, 2010 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research
A very real threat to religious liberty
The Supreme Court’s decision in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez was clearly one of the worst decisions handed down by the Supreme Court in recent years, as it tampered with the First Amendment. more »
by: Richard Land - Jul 31, 2010 - topic(s): Citizenship, , Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
We must not be silent on North Korea
I recently had the privilege of speaking in our nation’s capital at a rally sponsored by the North Korean Freedom Coalition. As I often do when given the opportunity, I expressed gratitude to God for the precious freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America. more »
by: Richard Land - Jul 26, 2010 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
The president’s commitment to British-style of health care made clear
Donald Berwick was nominated as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by Barack Obama in mid-April. Just over two months after that announcement, the White House revealed July 6 the president had given the Harvard pediatrician a recess appointment, completing an end run around Congress. more »
by: Richard Land - Jul 12, 2010 - comments: 9 - topic(s): Life, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Healthcare, National, Social Issues
A God-blessed America: Obligations and Responsibilities
America is fundamentally distinct from all other countries in its founding, in its national life, and in the values, rights and privileges it confers upon its citizens. more »
by: Richard Land - Jul 2, 2010 - comments: 4 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , National, Religious Liberty
Elena Kagan: The right choice for the Court?
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has begun confirmation hearings for Ms. Elena Kagan. Even though she lacks any judicial experience, her expressed views on such critical issues as the First Amendment, the role of the judiciary, the sanctity of human life, and homosexuality, among other matters, are alarming. more »
by: Richard Land - Jun 29, 2010 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Citizenship,
A Moral and Just Response to the Immigration Crisis
The time has come for our nation to resolve its immigration crisis. It is imperative that we find an acceptable solution to the plight of the millions of undocumented immigrants living in our nation. more »
by: Richard Land - May 12, 2010 - comments: 103 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Immigration, Legislation, National
A biblical perspective on Earth Day
The rest of the world seeks to out-green each other in recognition of what is known as Earth Day. This day should cause those of us who place ourselves under the authority of scriptural truth on such matters to reflect on the Bible’s teaching about God’s creation. more »
by: Richard Land - Apr 23, 2010 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Science, Creation/Evolution, Environment
Mourning man’s inhumanity toward man
It was 65 years ago, as World War II shuddered to an end in the European theatre, that the Allies began liberating the Nazi death camps.
In recognition of that particularly shameful period in world history, Congress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust in the United States, beginning in 1982. more »
by: Richard Land - Apr 12, 2010 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Citizenship, Church and State, , , Social Issues, War