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Miers ‘genuine Christian,’ pastor at her church says; Dobson calls pick ‘outstanding’
WASHINGTON (BP)—Barry McCarty thinks Harriet Miers will make a “great Supreme Court justice,” but the woman suddenly in the media spotlight is known to him as a humble Christian. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 5, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National,
SBC’s Richard Land comments on Miers’ nomination
“This President has kept no promise more faithfully than his promise in 2000, and again in 2004, that he would nominate only strict constructionist, original intent jurists to the Supreme Court. more »
Oct 4, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National,
Land says he trusts Bush’s judgment on Harriet Miers
WASHINGTON (BP)—President Bush’s devotion to his promise to appoint only judges who faithfully interpret the Constitution has led Richard Land to trust newly selected Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers minus conflicting evidence, the Southern Baptist public policy leader said Oct. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 4, 2005
Topic: Life, Citizenship, National,
President Bush selects Harriet Miers for Supreme Court, dividing conservatives
WASHINGTON (BP)—President Bush reached Oct. 3 into his inner circle for a second nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, declining the opportunity to select from several judges whom pro-life and pro-family conservatives had promoted as candidates. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 3, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National,
Judiciary panel sends Roberts’ nomination to Senate floor
Three Democrats joined the 10 Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to approve the nomination of John Roberts as chief justice of the United States in a 13-5 vote Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 30, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National,
SBC’s Land comments on Roberts’ confirmation
Upon the confirmation of Judge John Roberts as the 17th chief justice of the United States, Dr. Richard Land, president of Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, commented on the nominee and the hearing process. more »
Sep 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National,
Bush proclaims day of prayer for hurricane victims
President Bush has issued a proclamation calling for Americans to pray Sept. 16 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The President announced the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National,
Rehnquist ‘pillar’ on high court, Land says
Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3, stood firm for “truth and justice and the U.S. Constitution” in his 33 years on the Supreme Court, ERLC President Richard Land. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National,
Bush selects Roberts as next chief justice
President Bush has named John Roberts to replace Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3 after a lengthy illness.
The President announced his selection of Roberts two days after Rehnquist’s death. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National,
SBC’s Richard Land comments on Rehnquist’s service, Roberts’ nomination
“Chief Justice Rehnquist was a model citizen, patriot and Supreme Court justice. Starting with service in the Army Air Corps in World War II and continuing throughout more than three decades as an associate and chief justice of the Supreme Court, he served his country with dedication and honor. more »
Sep 6, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National,