War - article
PERSECUTION: Family escapes war in Liberia, starts church in AL
Nov 10, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Persecution, War
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
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: Don’t Be Fooled
In a small victory for pro-family America and her armed forces, the Supreme Court has turned down a request to review the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that bars homosexuals from serving openly in the military. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Jun 9, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, War
HOMELESSNESS: Pakistan-Taliban fighting creates refugees
May 29, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness, War, Issues,
Land: ‘Waterboarding’ never ethical
There is no room for torture as part of the United States’ intelligence gathering process, in Richard Land’s view. The practice known as “waterboarding” is torture, he said. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - May 7, 2009 - comments: 30 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, War, Issues,
SBC’s Richard Land condemns ‘waterboarding’ and torture
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—There is no room for torture as part of the United States’ intelligence-gathering process, Richard Land said today. He also said he believes the practice known as “waterboarding” is torture and, as such, is unethical. more »
May 6, 2009 - comments: 13 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, War
Wreath-Laying for Veterans: ‘Remember, Honor, and Teach’
For some visitors to the nation’s capital recently, their attention was not on the National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace outside the White House but on the celebrated cemetery overlooking the city from the western banks of the Potomac. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Dec 23, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, War
Servicemen reflect on Veterans Day observances
EDITOR’S NOTE: Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. The following four stories honor their service to our country.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day in the United States, marking the end of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice. more »
by: Erin Roach - Nov 11, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, , War
Battle of the Bulge veteran credits God
BENTLEY, La.—The words came slowly at first and then in a rush as 88-year-old Willis Prather started to recall memories buried long ago.
Sitting at his kitchen table in front of a stack of old pictures, it was hard to tell by his voice, still strong and vibrant, what he was feeling as he recounted experiences from World War II. more »
by: Philip Timothy - Nov 11, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, , War
Casting Stones blog: 9-11 and Bush’s Legacy—Forever Linked
by: Matthew Hawkins - Sep 12, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, , National, War