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The threat to religious freedom: The Obama administration’s contraceptives mandate
THE ISSUE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MANDATE VIOLATES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Under a regulation issued in January by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly all insurance plans will be forced to provide their employees with free access to all FDA-approved contraceptives. more »
By staff - Feb 24, 2012
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Issues,
The year behind, the year ahead
2011 is now making its way into the history books. Some authors are noting that Congress ended the year with a dismal 12 percent job approval rating, according to Real Clear Politics’ averaging of polls—one of its lowest approval ratings in recent years. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 4, 2012
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty,
Unintended, Negative Impact of ‘Green’ Efforts
In the past several years, environmentalists, policymakers, and some evangelicals have called on the U.S. and world governments to drastically curb and even eliminate the use of coal, oil, and fossil fuels. more »
By staff - Nov 14, 2011
Topic: Citizenship, National, , Science, Environment,
Land and Wallis discuss faith and politics
Whether it is out in the open or something just whispered, there is no denying that religion is more often than not somehow a part of the race for the White House. more »
By staff - Nov 9, 2011
Topic: Citizenship, , National, , Social Issues,
Land on Repeal of DADT
Last December, the U.S. Congress effectively placed the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, established in 1993, on life support, pending certification from the president and the heads of the military that a repeal of the policy, which allowed homosexual members of the military to serve but not to openly practice their homosexuality, would not harm the nation’s military readiness. more »
Topic: Culture, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Social Issues,
Most Americans are Comfortable with Prayer
Americans are a decidedly religious people. While there are certainly differences in our faith practices, most Americans call themselves Christian and at least loosely ascribe to the tenets of that faith. more »
By Richard Land - Aug 10, 2011 - (2)
Topic: Faith, worship, Culture, Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues,
House says ‘yes’ to ‘Cut, Cap, and Balance’ bill
For months, the White House and congressional leaders have been at an impasse on debt ceiling negotiations. The cycle of talks, however, has begun to show new signs of life, most recently with the resurrection Tuesday of once-dead bipartisan discussions among a so-called “Gang of Six” in the Senate. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 20, 2011 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National,
American Public Policy and Religious Liberty: Suggested Actions in the 112th Congress
Religious liberty is one of the most important rights God has granted to humanity. God has given every human being the right to worship or not to worship according to the dictates of his or her conscience. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jul 13, 2011
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues, ,
Pledging to Cut, Cap and Balance
True to tradition, fireworks illuminated Fourth of July celebrations around the country in honor of 235 years of independence. Fireworks of a different sort are expected to continue this week in Washington—a clashing of competing proposals on solving the nation’s debt crisis. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 6, 2011 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National,
Evangelicals rising, but U.S. faltering, Land says
While the number of evangelicals in the United States is rising, the moral health of the nation continues to falter, Richard Land told messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting June 14. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Jun 17, 2011 - (2)