Archive - General Articles
Hate Crimes Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
Legislation that would create new classes of people under the law and criminalize hate thoughts, in addition to acts of violence, is quickly moving through the House of Representatives. more »
by: staff - Apr 17, 2007 - comments: 5 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
North Korea Freedom Week is Just Around the Corner: April 22-29
Many countries throughout the world are concerned with North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and capabilities, and rightly so. But at the same time, many countries are unaware of North Korea’s human rights violations against its own citizens. more »
by: Chadd Hodges - Apr 17, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Arab-American Magnet School Opens in New York City
This fall, Khalil Gibran International Academy will make its debut as the first public school in New York City dedicated to teaching the Arabic language and culture. more »
by: Lucretia Goddard - Apr 17, 2007 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty
The anatomy of a retraction: Setting the record straight
Here is another object lesson in the old saying: “Don’t trust everything you read.” The Washington Times printed a serious mischaracterization of Richard Land in an article, Republican ’08 options disappoint evangelicals. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Apr 16, 2007 - comments: 9 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National
2007 Legislative Agenda
The change in majority control of the House and Senate brings additional challenges to our efforts to continue to advance pro-life, family friendly legislation. more »
by: Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Apr 10, 2007 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National
Immigration Reform and Southern Baptists
News reports in both the national print and electronic media have unfortunately sown some confusion over where Southern Baptists, and I, stand on the question of immigration reform. more »
by: Richard Land - Apr 3, 2007 - comments: 33 - topic(s): Citizenship, Immigration
Immigration Reform Overview
The articles below will provide an in-depth account of the SBC’s position on illegal immigration and immigration reform.
by: staff - Apr 3, 2007 - topic(s): Citizenship, Immigration
What’s God Got To Do With America?
Richard Land’s new book takes on both sides in the debate over religion’s place in our nation’s affairs.
“God has more to do with America than Liberals may think, and less than Conservatives assume,” says Richard Land in his new book, The Divided States of America? more »
by: staff - Apr 3, 2007 - topic(s): Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Issues
Book Review: The Naked Truth by Lakita Garth
In her book The Naked Truth, author Lakita Garth, an internationally known abstinence advocate, presents a very convincing defense of an abstinent lifestyle before marriage. more »
by: Sulyn Wilkins - Apr 3, 2007 - comments: 4 - topic(s): Family, Children, Education, Living, Health, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty
Escape from fear and violence
Names have been changed to protect confidentiality.
When Jennifer first contacted Baptist Family & Children’s Services (BFCS) for help, she and her three young children were in a domestic violence shelter. more »
by: Christie Andersen - Apr 1, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Spousal Abuse