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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 - (30)
Topic: 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 - (13)
Topic: 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 - (1)
Topic: 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: 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: Citizenship, , War,
Religious commission criticizes Saudi textbooks
An Islamic academy in Northern Virginia plans to revise before the new school year textbooks that reportedly advocate violence against non-Muslims and some Muslims, a school spokesman has said. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 19, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty, War,
Soldiers Fight More Than One Destructive Force
According to some at the U.S. Department of Defense, Playboy and Penthouse, as well as a host of other so-called adult magazines, are harmless and suitable entertainment for our soldiers. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 17, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation, War,
Expired Security Act Jeopardizes America’s Safety
Americans were propelled into a dark world the morning of September 11, 2001, confronted by an enemy intent on extinguishing the flame of freedom that has made our nation great. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 4, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, War,
Sacrifices of Troops and Positive Reports from Iraq Are Reasons to Give Thanks
As millions of Americans prepare to share Thanksgiving Day with family and friends, we should pause and reflect on how much we truly have to be thankful for, not the least of which is our freedom. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 20, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, War,
Land, Wallis debate faith & policy issues
The evangelical left and right should be able to work together to reduce the number of abortions in the United States, but that does not eliminate the need for efforts to outlaw the procedure, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said in a debate at the Values Voter Summit in Washington. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 23, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, War, Science, Environment, Issues,