Archive - Dwayne Hastings
Rating the Presidents
It is only appropriate this week—as we mark the birthdays of two of our most beloved presidents—that we ask the question: Who’s number one in U.S. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Feb 19, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship
Evangelicals for Darfur coalition step up efforts to end the genocide
WASHINGTON (BP)—Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land, joining a diverse group of evangelicals in a teleconference on the bloodshed in Darfur, noted that “would-be perpetrators of genocide in other capitals around the world are watching closely to see if we are going to allow the gangsters in Khartoum [Sudan’s capital] to get away with it.” more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Oct 19, 2006 - comments: 5 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Issues
Prisoner Reformation
There are over 2.1 million prisoners in U.S. jails and prisons. And, if trends continue, of the nearly 750,000 inmates who are released each year, two-thirds of them will be arrested again within three years and approximately half of these individuals will spend more time behind bars. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Sep 1, 2006 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship
Christians’ Responsibility to the Needy
While there is a general expectation among many people that government is responsible for addressing the problems of poverty and hunger, Scripture indicates otherwise. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Jul 1, 2006 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Beware: Pornography may be coming to a cell phone near you
You have the computer in a very public area of your home so you can monitor its use, and you’ve subscribed to the best Internet filtering system available. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - May 1, 2006 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Watching out for TV
I’m an HD evangelist. That’s HD as in High-Definition television. We purchased our HD-ready television set in anticipation of the Olympics, and I’m still amazed by it. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Mar 1, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity
America’s Role in the World
Calls for the immediate withdrawal of American troops from Iraq may be more than a reaction to loss of American life there. A growing number of American pundits believe American foreign policy should stipulate the nation only engage internationally through multilateral organizations. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Nov 1, 2005 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Human Rights, National, Religious Liberty, War
Oppressive Restrictions Fail to Throttle Religious Fervor in China
ERLC President and Faith & Family Values Executive Editor Richard Land traveled to China as a member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in August 2005. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Nov 1, 2005 - topic(s): Citizenship, Religious Liberty
Truett Cathy: Mor Than Just Chikin
You’ve probably eaten his chicken sandwiches, but you may never have heard of him. While Truett Cathy is the man behind the success of Chick-fil-A, his heartfelt concern isn’t fast food, but the dismal future many at-risk youngsters are facing. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Sep 1, 2005 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Parenting, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship