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In letter, ERLC’s Land urges candidates to support anti-trafficking legislation
Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land has called on the leading presidential candidates to support legislation to combat human trafficking and to make the issue a priority in their campaign platforms. more »
by: Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
Human trafficking rises to presidential proportions
The road to the White House in 2008 has exposed differing opinions among the presidential candidates on issues ranging from abortion to health care to the economy, but on one topic that has gone virtually unmentioned in speeches and debates each of them could sound the same note. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Apr 15, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
The children of St. Michael
The latest issue of Newsweek magazine contains a haunting article we should all read, the subject of which should serve as both a caution and as an object of prayer. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Feb 18, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
‘A darkness beyond understanding’
Alabama Baptists can help various ministries fight sex trafficking in United States
Prostitution and sexual issues may be uncomfortable topics to discuss in church settings, but experts say Baptists must become more informed about these matters to combat sex trafficking in America. more »
by: staff - Feb 5, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
Sex abuse in churches addressed
SPRINGFIELD – About 200 people from dozens of churches gathered at Southaven Baptist for an unfortunate yet vitally important purpose: to learn how to safeguard children from sexual misconduct. more »
by: Brian Koonce - Nov 5, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
High court weighs child porn law
The U.S. Supreme Court grappled Oct. 30 with another effort by Congress to combat child pornography.
The justices heard oral arguments in their review of a lower court decision that struck down a federal restriction on such pornography. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 31, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Saving lives with safety courses
Everywhere you turn, you’re hearing stories every day,” Carl Stoldt said of the reports of females who either are missing or have fallen victim to foul play. more »
by: Leigh Pritchett - Sep 6, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Social Issues
Child porn ruling gets court review
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision invalidating a federal restriction on child pornography.
The justices announced March 26 they would hear arguments in U.S. more »
by: staff - Mar 28, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Land, Dobson, others urge Frist to stop hate crimes bill
ERLC President Richard Land and other pro-family leaders have called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to block passage of legislation that would expand rights for homosexuals. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 30, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Trafficking bill awaits votes in both houses
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End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act (S. 937/H.R. 2012)—Congress has yet to act on this bill, which is designed to combat domestic sex trafficking by targeting the demand side of the illicit trade. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Social Issues