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Land: GOP ‘pledge’ shows social conservative progress
Republicans in the House of Representatives unveiled “A Pledge to America” Sept. 23 that was long on addressing unemployment, taxes, health care and government spending but also pledged to fight taxpayer funding of abortion and to stand up for “traditional marriage.” more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 23, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, , ,
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ other bills, await Congressional action this fall
Members of Congress will begin returning to business Sept. 13 with the volatile issue of homosexuals in the military awaiting more action. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 9, 2010
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation,
Land ‘disappointed’ as panel OKs Kagan
The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed Elena Kagan’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday over the opposition of social conservatives and most Republican panel members. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 20, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, , ,
Check Kagan record, Land urges senators
Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land urged Senate Judiciary Committee members to investigate Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s “very disconcerting” record in her confirmation hearing that began Monday. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 28, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, ,
Order is only latest White House win for gays
The Obama administration delivered another victory for homosexual activism Wednesday when it ruled private businesses must permit employees to take leave for the birth, adoption or care of a child of a same-sex relationship. more »
By staff - Jun 23, 2010
Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, ,
Resolutions address Gospel’s implications
Messengers adopted a resolution calling for reaffirmation of the centrality of the Gospel of Jesus and endorsed other resolutions addressing the implications of the Good News at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention June 15-16 in Orlando, Fla. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 16, 2010
Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
Defense bill would allow military abortions
Abortion rights advocates in the Senate are seeking to overturn a longstanding ban on abortions in military facilities.
The Senate Armed Services Committee passed an amendment to repeal the prohibition as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2011. more »
By staff - Jun 8, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation,
Evangelicals reject gay partners in immigration bill
Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land has joined other evangelical leaders in opposing an immigration reform proposal if it continues to treat homosexual partners the same as heterosexual married spouses. more »
By staff - Jun 7, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Immigration, Legislation, ,
Land urges filibuster of ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal
The campaign to overturn the ban on military service by open homosexuals gained two major congressional victories Thursday that increased its likelihood of success. more »
By Tom Strode - May 28, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation,
Military chiefs oppose repeal as ‘Don’t Ask’ votes near
Updated (10:14 p.m. Eastern): The House passed the amendment overturning Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, 234-194. The Senate committee passed it, 16-12. more »
By Tom Strode - May 27, 2010
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation,