Religious Liberty - news
‘Manhattan Declaration’ commits to engage culture
A diverse group of Christian leaders joined together Nov. 20 to declare a commitment to defend the sanctity of human life, biblical marriage and religious liberty without compromise. more »
by: Tom Strode & Michael Foust - Nov 20, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Science, Bioethics
ERLC, 100-plus groups oppose United Nations ‘defamation of religions’ resolution
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has joined more than 100 other organizations in a statement opposing “defamation of religions” resolutions being promoted in the United Nations. more »
by: Tom Strode - Nov 13, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Obama signs gay hate crimes measure
The homosexual movement gained a barrier-breaking victory Oct. 28 when President Obama signed into law a measure extending hate-crimes protections to homosexuals and transgender people. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 28, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Gay hate-crimes bill could punish Christians, foes say
The landmark expansion of hate crimes legislation to protect homosexuals could punish the speech and opinions of evangelical Christians, opponents of the newly approved measure say. more »
by: staff - Oct 24, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Gay hate crimes awaits Senate vote
Supporters and opponents of legislation that will expand hate-crimes protections to homosexuals continue to wait on a Senate vote on a defense authorization bill that includes the controversial measure. more »
by: staff - Oct 21, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Court focuses on side issue in cross case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Oct. 7 on the display of a cross in the middle of federal land but seemed to indicate it would not address whether the war memorial violated the First Amendment’s ban on government establishment of religion. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 9, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty
Iran leader ‘potential Hitler,’ says Land after UN speech
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad demonstrated again Sept. 23 why he is “the potential Hitler of the 21st century,” Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land said. more »
by: staff - Sep 25, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Grandparents, Citizenship, Human Rights, , Religious Liberty, Issues,
LIFE DIGEST: Induced stem cells as potent as embryonic ones, studies show
Researchers in China have shown induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are as powerful as embryonic stem cells while avoiding their ethical problems. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 28, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Science, Bioethics
Senate, House to negotiate gay hate crimes
The U.S. Senate has approved military-related legislation that includes language expanding hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people, sending the bill to a House-Senate conference committee. more »
by: staff - Jul 27, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Senate includes homosexuals in hate crimes protection
The U.S. Senate passed legislation July 16 to expand hate crimes protections to include homosexuals and transgendered people.
The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act gained approval as an amendment to a Department of Defense authorization bill, which is expected to be voted on the week of July 20-24. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 18, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty