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ERLC: Obama plan has abortion funding
The Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy entity has expressed disappointment with President Obama’s health-care reform proposal, saying it opposes the plan in its current state. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 24, 2010 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
Iran claims major nuclear advance; Land urges action by President Obama
New claims from Iran about its nuclear capability demonstrate how important it is for President Obama to take the lead in trying to prevent the radical Islamic regime from developing a weapon of mass destruction, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said Feb. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 11, 2010 - topic(s): Citizenship, Issues,
LIFE DIGEST: Russian writer promotes killing of disabled newborns
A Russian journalist has prompted an outcry in his home country by advocating for the killing of disabled babies.
Parents of newborns with disabilities should have the legal choice to euthanize their children, Aleksandr Nikonov wrote, according to a report in RT, a global TV network from Russia. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 9, 2010 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Disabled, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship
Land urges defeat of Johnsen nomination
Southern Baptist public policy specialist Richard Land has strongly urged U.S. Senate committee leaders to reject confirmation of a controversial nominee to a top Justice Department position. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 5, 2010 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship,
Obama calls for restoration of civility
Washington politicians should prayerfully restore civility to governing, President Obama said Feb. 4 at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the keynote speaker. more »
by: staff - Feb 4, 2010 - topic(s): Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National
Land: Don’t repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Southern Baptist public policy specialist Richard Land called on congressional members Feb. 2 to oppose legislation that would overturn the ban on open homosexuals serving in the United States military. more »
by: staff - Feb 3, 2010 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National
LIFE DIGEST: Euthanasia booths on street, novelist proposes
Euthanasia booths should be available on the street so the elderly can have their lives ended, a well-known British novelist says.
“How is society going to support this silver tsunami?” Martin Amis said in an interview published Jan. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 2, 2010 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Science
Senate OKs tougher sanctions on Iran
The U.S. Senate approved increased sanctions on Iran’s oil-related imports Jan. 28 in a move intended to help prevent the extremist Islamic regime from developing nuclear weapons. more »
by: Tom Strode - Feb 1, 2010 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Issues,
SBC’s Land ‘disappointed’ in Obama speech
President Obama called on Congress Wednesday in his first State of the Union speech to pass his health-care reform proposal despite its low public popularity and the recent loss of a filibuster-proof majority for his own party in the Senate. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jan 28, 2010 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Healthcare, National, Issues,
Senate action on Iran sanctions urged
Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land and 45 other Christian leaders asked the U.S. Senate Jan. 26 to follow the example of the House of Representatives by passing stronger sanctions on oil-related imports to Iran. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jan 27, 2010 - topic(s): Citizenship, Issues,