Archive - Richard Land
Same-Sex Marriage: Are the People Sovereign, or is it to be the Courts?
On Nov. 4, 2008, the people of California, Florida and Arizona joined the ranks of the approximately 30 of the United States that have outlawed same-sex marriage either by amending their respective state constitutions or by passing appropriate legislation. more »
By Richard Land - Nov 14, 2008 - (8)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , Legislation
Traditional Marriage Wins Big
Social conservatives and defenders of traditional marriage won tremendous strategic victories in ballot initiatives on Nov. 4. First and foremost, the defenders of traditional marriage overturned the California Supreme Court’s legalization last June of same-sex marriage. more »
By Richard Land - Nov 7, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
Dear President-elect Obama,
First, congratulations on your successful campaign to become the 44th President of our beloved United States of America. This was a historic election in terms of the massive increase in voter participation as a percentage of the electorate. more »
By Richard Land - Nov 5, 2008 - (44)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , , National
Your Faith and the State
As a nation, we cannot overemphasize the importance of faith-informed views being introduced into the discussions in the public square and in the political process. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 27, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship,
Instructive guides to informed voting
Ever since my election as president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission in 1988, the commission has published a party platform comparison guide to assist Southern Baptists and other people of faith as they seek to decide for whom to cast their ballots in the presidential election. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 22, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, ,
Biofuel: The dangerous consequences of good intentions
As responsible human beings we should be concerned always about doing harm to this planet we inhabit together. As a Christian I believe people of faith have a sacred responsibility to engage in creation care – never treating the earth or its atmosphere as though it is ours to do with as we please. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 10, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness, Science, Environment
Let it be recorded: We are not silent!
Richard Land gave the following remarks at the Rally Against Ahmadinejad in New York City Sept. 25. Land, representing the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, joined 60 other national religious and political organizations in protest outside a “peace” dinner honoring the Iranian president. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 26, 2008 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Baptists, the Bible & Women
In the wake of Gov. Sarah Palin’s selection as the Republican vice presidential nominee, there has been considerable “speculation” about why Evangelicals in general, and Southern Baptists in particular, have responded so favorably to her candidacy. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 19, 2008 - (14)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives, Citizenship, ,
Is the National Media Biased? A Test Case
If anyone has any remaining doubts about the national media’s bias and preference for Sen. Barack Obama, I offer Charles Gibson’s interview with Gov. more »
By Richard Land - Sep 12, 2008 - (5)
Topic: Family, Pop Culture, Citizenship, , War
The Democrats’ Platform Plank on Abortion: One Step Forward and Two Steps Back?
Much has been made of the Democratic Party’s new platform plank on abortion. Jim Wallis has hailed the new language as “an historic step forward.” Is it? more »
By Richard Land - Sep 5, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, , Science, Bioethics