Human Rights - articles
No Presidential Hello for Dali Lama
While President Barack Obama humbly received news that he would be awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recently, he decided to put off a meeting with the Dali Lama this week. more »
by: Richard Land - Oct 13, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
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
VIDEO: Richard Land with StopTheAbortionMandate.com
Dr. Richard Land continues his work with Stop The Abortion Mandate, a pro-life coalition against the abortion mandate in current proposed health-care legislation. more »
by: staff - Aug 19, 2009 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Healthcare, Human Rights
Pakistan extremism concerns USCIRF
WASHINGTON—Religious extremism in Pakistan poses a continuing threat to religious freedom and human rights, witnesses told the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom during a hearing on Capitol Hill. more »
by: Yvette Rattray - Apr 18, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Issues,
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
Iraq: When Will Progress Be Acknowledged As Significant?
Last month 21 U.S. soldiers were killed in Iraq, 17 from hostile fire. In May 2007, there were 127 causalities in Iraq. The “surge” is working and bringing with it a measure of military and political success that must be a surprise even to its most ardent proponents. more »
by: Richard Land - Jun 21, 2008 - comments: 7 - topic(s): Citizenship, , Human Rights, War
Hope after prostitution, addiction
No one knows what darkness feels like quite like Janet Gillispie does.
Sometimes it’s the recklessness of selling yourself to a stranger for $5, shame of being raped or fear of having a gun pressed to your head. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Jun 17, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Human Rights
RADIO: Richard Land interviews Ben Stein
Dr. Richard Land welcomes Ben Stein to the For Faith & Family radio broadcast to discuss the film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (in theaters April 18, 2008) as well as the American Civil Rights Movement, 40 years later. more »
by: staff - Apr 18, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Education, Citizenship, Human Rights, Racial Reconciliation, Science, Creation/Evolution
Dr. King—Forty years later, his life and vision still inspire
April 4, 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Anyone who had reached the age of consciousness by that date remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the shattering and heartbreaking news that Dr. more »
by: Richard Land - Apr 4, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, , Human Rights, Racial Reconciliation
American moral values: narrowed or prioritized?
It’s a cheap shot to criticize socially conservative American “values voters” for narrowing the political litmus test to abortion and same-sex “marriage,” because “narrowing” and “prioritizing” are two different things. more »
by: Richard Land - Nov 27, 2007 - comments: 5 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues, War, Science, Bioethics