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Federal legislation on hate crimes a concern for pulpits
As a congressional conference committee seeks compromise on the Defense Authorization Act for 2008, hate crimes legislation attached to the bill continues to concern some political and religious leaders. more »
by: Carrie Brown McWhorter - Nov 27, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Hate crimes legislation addressed in resolution
A resolution urging Congress to delete hate crimes legislation from the current defense bill passed with the full support of Alabama Baptist messengers attending the state convention annual meeting in Mobile Nov. more »
by: Grace Thornton - Nov 27, 2007 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
House passes ‘homosexual rights’ job bill for first time
The House of Representatives comfortably approved workplace protections based on “sexual orientation” Nov. 7, handing the homosexual activist movement a groundbreaking victory. more »
by: Tom Strode - Nov 8, 2007 - comments: 10 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Senate blocks filibuster, confirms Southwick
The Senate confirmed Oct. 24 another nominee to a federal appeals court after a contentious battle.
The Republicans stayed unified and gained enough Democrats to bring up for a vote the nomination of Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 24, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Racial Reconciliation
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 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, War, Science, Environment, Issues
Court rejects religion, abortion cases
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected appeals of lower-court decisions involving religious liberty and abortion on the first day of its new term.
Among the opinions the justices announced Oct. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 3, 2007 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Family, Parenting, Adoption, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
Senate OKs homosexuals in hate crimes bill
The Senate voted Sept. 27 to add homosexuals and transgendered individuals to the classes protected under hate crimes laws.
Supporters of the controversial measure gained its passage as an amendment to the Department of Defense authorization bill, purportedly to make it difficult for President Bush to veto. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 27, 2007 - comments: 5 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Congress poised to challenge Bush on pro-family issues
Attempts to advance policies opposed by pro-life and pro-family organizations are expected to resume now that Congress has reconvened after a month-long recess. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 7, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Elderly, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Science, Bioethics
Capitol rally urges legislators to protect traditional marraige
Frankfort—Braving 95 degree heat, several hundred Kentuckians gathered outside the Capitol in Frankfort Aug. 13 for a marriage rally.
Organized by the Family Foundation of Kentucky, the one-hour rally included brief messages by Kentucky Baptist Convention President Darren Gaddis and fellow Kentucky Baptist pastor Ronnie Mayes. more »
by: Trennis Henderson - Aug 21, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
White House promises hate crimes bill veto
President Bush will veto legislation to expand hate crimes protections to homosexuals and transgendered individuals, even if he has to reject a defense authorization bill, the White House says. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 8, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty