Sexual Purity - action
ENDA: Ending an Important Employer Right
For more than four decades, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans have enjoyed the right to seek employment on equal footing with others, protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 5, 2007 - (7)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Debate on Criminalizing Religious Thoughts, Speech Draws Near
The halls of the Capitol are quiet because of the month-long congressional recess, and the 2008 presidential contenders are busy parading down the campaign trail, but the relative lull in Washington should not be mistaken as a break from efforts by some to erode your First Amendment liberties. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 21, 2007 - (6)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Stop Senate From Passing Thought Crimes Bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote within the next few days on legislation that could ultimately cost Christians their freedom to share their biblical beliefs on homosexuality. more »
By Richard Land - Jul 13, 2007 - (29)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Abstinence Ed Funding Extension Uncertain
An abstinence education federal grant program officially expired June 30, but an extension authorized by the Senate and consent pending in the House could keep the program alive for three more months. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 9, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty, Citizenship, Legislation
Abstinence Ed Rejected, Abortion Protected Under House Bill
The U.S. House is set to consider a bill that appears to support abortion on demand and undercut abstinence education. The appropriations bill includes provisions that would slash funding for abstinence-until-marriage programs, while open funding for organizations that promote or provide abortions. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 19, 2007 - (2)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
House Soon to Vote on “Thought Crimes” Bill
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a bill that would pave the way to policing Christians’ thoughts and religious speech on their biblical views about homosexuality, as well as establishing a new protected class of Americans. more »
By Richard Land - May 1, 2007 - (17)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Senate to Debate and Vote on Marriage Protection Amendment June 5-7
Dear Friends:
The U.S. Senate will debate and vote on the Marriage Protection Amendment (S.J. Res. 1) June 5-7. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman is the only sure means to protect traditional marriage. more »
By Richard Land - May 26, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues
A Call for Broadcast Decency
Dear Friends:
I believe you are as disgusted with the level of profanity and indecency on television and radio as I am. Even the so-called family hour is hard to sit through. more »
By Richard Land - Apr 24, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Modesty, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues
Support Abstinence Education
The Senate is expected to consider next week the Personal Responsibility and Individual Development for Everyone Act (S. 667), also known as PRIDE, to reauthorize welfare law. more »
By Richard Land - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Citizenship, National
Ohio Same-Sex Marriage Vote
On Tuesday, the citizens of Ohio will vote on State Issue 1, “The Marriage Protection Amendment.” The issue of same sex marriage is one of the most important issues we face. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 29, 2004 - (5)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship