Archive - Richard Land
Lamenting New Fashions
Over the past few months, the New York Times ran two stories addressing what can best be described as gender-blurring, a behavior exhibited by a growing number of teenagers and young adults, particularly as it is reflected in their fashion choices. more »
by: Richard Land - Dec 28, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Apologetics, Family, Pop Culture
A Failure in Courage
Many people will remember John F. Kennedy’s wonderful little book Profiles in Courage, which tells the stories of men who stood against incredible political pressure for conscience sake. more »
by: Richard Land - Dec 22, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, Healthcare
Humanity: An endangered species
Of all the issues that face the American family today, none of them has produced more heartache or tragedy than abortion. Many of us have failed to understand that human life is not like any other life. more »
by: Richard Land - Dec 11, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues
Cal Beisner on “Climategate”
As many of the world's leaders meet in Copenhagen to hammer out a deal to save the world from "climate change"–UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon warned the future of the world rests on their actions, a few more segments of the mainstream media are begrudgingly reporting that the e-mail account connected to the Climatic Research Unit at the British University of East Anglia was recently hacked. more »
by: Richard Land - Dec 8, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, Legislation, National, Science, Environment
Wellness Should be at the Core of Health Care Reform
While the House of Representatives has passed a bill promoting its own version of health care reform (at least the version that a razor thin majority embrace), what reform really looks like is still being debated. more »
by: Richard Land - Nov 10, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National
Bad Ideas Have Bad Consequences
While Richard Land has admitted some of his analogies between Nazi Germany and proposed elements of health care reform were “imprecise,” he is certain there are connections to be made between some ideas under discussion in the health care reform debate today and some underlying philosophies held by the Germans and others, particularly American eugenicists, in the first half of the 20th century. more »
by: Richard Land - Oct 20, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Healthcare, , Legislation, National
No Presidential Hello for Dali Lama
While President Barack Obama humbly received news that he would be awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recently, he decided to put off a meeting with the Dali Lama this week. more »
by: Richard Land - Oct 13, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Window of opportunity to thwart Iran’s intentions is closing fast
The window of opportunity to take action is closing fast. Delays will only encourage Iran’s recklessness, weaken the resolve of the international community and allow Russia and other oil-starved nations to continue to enable Iran and her terrorist lackeys to become ever more dangerous threats. more »
by: Richard Land - Sep 29, 2009 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, War
Illegals and Health Care–Who Should Be Covered?
Several faith groups, insisting that health care is a human right, are saying access to the care is a "moral and spiritual imperative," particularly for those who are not American citizens. more »
by: Richard Land - Sep 22, 2009 - comments: 13 - topic(s): Citizenship, Healthcare
Land: AARP Doesn’t Speak for Me
While saying it has not endorsed any health care reform legislation, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has launched a campaign to debunk a "tsunami of rumors, myths, fear-mongering and misinformation about the proposals" addressing health care and insurance. more »
by: Richard Land - Sep 16, 2009 - comments: 8 - topic(s): Citizenship, Healthcare