Archive - General Articles
Same-Sex Marriage: Are the People Sovereign, or is it to be the Courts?
On Nov. 4, 2008, the people of California, Florida and Arizona joined the ranks of the approximately 30 of the United States that have outlawed same-sex marriage either by amending their respective state constitutions or by passing appropriate legislation. more »
by: Richard Land - Nov 14, 2008 - comments: 8 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , Legislation
Traditional Marriage Wins Big
Social conservatives and defenders of traditional marriage won tremendous strategic victories in ballot initiatives on Nov. 4. First and foremost, the defenders of traditional marriage overturned the California Supreme Court’s legalization last June of same-sex marriage. more »
by: Richard Land - Nov 7, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
Dear President-elect Obama,
First, congratulations on your successful campaign to become the 44th President of our beloved United States of America. This was a historic election in terms of the massive increase in voter participation as a percentage of the electorate. more »
by: Richard Land - Nov 5, 2008 - comments: 44 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , , National
Instructive guides to informed voting
Ever since my election as president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission in 1988, the commission has published a party platform comparison guide to assist Southern Baptists and other people of faith as they seek to decide for whom to cast their ballots in the presidential election. more »
by: Richard Land - Oct 22, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, ,
Biofuel: The dangerous consequences of good intentions
As responsible human beings we should be concerned always about doing harm to this planet we inhabit together. As a Christian I believe people of faith have a sacred responsibility to engage in creation care – never treating the earth or its atmosphere as though it is ours to do with as we please. more »
by: Richard Land - Oct 10, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness, Science, Environment
Baptists, the Bible & Women
In the wake of Gov. Sarah Palin’s selection as the Republican vice presidential nominee, there has been considerable “speculation” about why Evangelicals in general, and Southern Baptists in particular, have responded so favorably to her candidacy. more »
by: Richard Land - Sep 19, 2008 - comments: 14 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives, Citizenship, ,
Rep. Frank Back to Games on Internet Gambling Law
One of the fiercest opponents of a ban on Internet gambling is back on mission to help Americans evade the law and empty their pocketbooks to offshore gambling sites. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Sep 16, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation
Is the National Media Biased? A Test Case
If anyone has any remaining doubts about the national media’s bias and preference for Sen. Barack Obama, I offer Charles Gibson’s interview with Gov. more »
by: Richard Land - Sep 12, 2008 - comments: 5 - topic(s): Family, Pop Culture, Citizenship, , War
Brian McLaren’s missed opportunity
Last week I had the privilege to sit-in ‘off camera’ during a recorded videoconference between Dr. Richard Land and Brian McLaren. (Partial clip seen below.) The occasion was their second appearance together at Bloggingheads.tv. more »
by: Matt Hawkins - Sep 9, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
VIDEO: Palin, Pastors, and Politics
The full conversation is about 47 minutes in duration. Visit the Bloggingheads.tv post to view short, individual clips.
This conversation was recorded on Sept 3, 2008 and posted on Sept 8, 2008.
by: staff - Sep 8, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, , Racial Reconciliation