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Editorial: Not then, and not now

Are we dreaming? The Governor of Oklahoma has come out in opposition to the expansion of gambling in our state?

It’s true. The same governor who pushed for the growth of gambling in our state is now saying a proposed 2,000-machine casino at Interstate 35 and Britton Road in Oklahoma City would have a deleterious effect. more »

By staff - Jul 4, 2008 - Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Education, Citizenship, Legislation

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R/6 programs help ex-offenders regain livelihood

More KBC churches need to assist and disciple participants

Crestwood, KY—One week before she was to be released from a 33-year term in a correctional facility, Dawn Albert learned that her living arrangements at a halfway house had fallen through, leaving her with no place to go. more »

By Garrett Winshall - Jul 3, 2008

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,

It seems that HIV really ‘is a gay disease’

It seems that HIV ‘is a gay disease.’

How should society respond to a behavior – a lifestyle choice – that places those who engage in the behavior at a high risk for poor health and grave disease? more »

By Kelly Boggs - Jul 3, 2008

Topic: Family, Living, Health, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality

The face of marriage in America

On a warm, windswept Saturday, a young bride and groom were married in a Mississippi Baptist church. It was a scene undoubtedly repeated many times on a Saturday in many other venues around the country, but we seem to never grow tired of this age-old celebration of unfailing love and lifetime commitment. more »

By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - (3)

Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation

CLC urges Blunt to call pro-life special session

By Brian Koonce - Jul 2, 2008

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation

A little honesty, please

By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008

Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling

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The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. We are dedicated to addressing social, moral, and ethical concerns, with particular attention to their impact on American families and their faith. As president of the ERLC since 1988, Dr. Richard Land has championed the interests of American families while strongly advocating religious liberty worldwide. more »