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LIFE DIGEST: Baby aborted for cleft lip survives 2 days
A baby who survived for nearly two days before dying in an Italian hospital was aborted only because he had a cleft lip and palate.
Scans of the boy, who was at 22 weeks gestation, had shown he had the conditions, which may be corrected by surgery, and his mother chose to abort him in a hospital in her hometown of Rossano in southern Italy, the Telegraph reported. more »
By Tom Strode - May 4, 2010 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Life, Abortion, Infertility, Science, Bioethics,
Congress nears abortion funding expansion
Congress appears close to using combined spending bills to increase federal funding of abortion.
The House of Representatives approved Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 11, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation,
Feds relax medical marijuana policy
The Obama administration has formalized a policy barring the prosecution of medical marijuana patients and their suppliers if they are in violation only of federal law and not of state law. more »
By staff - Oct 22, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National,
ERLC Celebrates Signing of Bill to Regulate Tobacco
After years of support by a diverse group of religious bodies and public health organizations, a bill authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products became the law of the land June 22. more »
By Andy Lewis - Jun 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation,
SBC’s Richard Land applauds passage of smoking prevention and tobacco control bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, applauded today’s passage of the “Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act” by the House of Representatives by a 307-97 vote. more »
Jun 12, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health,
Decriminalizing marijuana: making matters worse
“What has he been smoking?” This common expression illustrates how deeply the conversation about marijuana is embedded in popular culture. It is a subject of humor for many people. more »
By Barrett Duke - Apr 26, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse,
Oversight of tobacco offers potential to save lives
The product packs a devastating punch. Its smoke-lined trail leads to some startling statistics: More than 400,000 Americans die each year as a result of its scourge, and each day some 3,500 children try it in one form for the first time while another 1,000 children become regular users. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health,
Federal shift in marijuana policy is called ‘disastrous’
The Obama administration’s “surrender to bad state policies on so-called medicinal marijuana will have disastrous effects,” a Southern Baptist ethics leader said in response to a shift in marijuana policy indicated by Attorney General Eric Holder. more »
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National,
Legislators debate increasing beer’s alcohol content
Although similar legislation failed a year ago, current efforts to increase the alcohol content of both beer and wine available in Alabama have moved closer to reality following action by committees in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. more »
By Greg Heyman - Mar 13, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse,
God redeems life from drug culture
PERRYVILLE, Mo.—It may have taken Bonnie Cebulak three years to write a book, but she has a lifetime of lessons to fill it.
“[Writing the book] was like birthing a baby—painful!” Cebulak joked. more »
By Shea Valies - Jan 15, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse,