Saturday, May 25, 2013
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Gruesome: Videos describe late-term abortions

PHOENIX (BP) — Two new undercover videos by the pro-life group Live Action reveal details of late-terms abortions that rarely are discussed publicly — such as the tearing apart of an unborn baby at 23 weeks limb by limb to avoid a live birth or the killing of a baby at 26 weeks with a

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Conventional Thinking: Three strikes against FDA policy

From groceries to prescription drugs, a carton of eggs to Christmas gifts, you can get almost anything at a local pharmacy these days. Sadly, we can add one item to that list: an abortion. This is the result of a Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) policy that allows over-the-counter access to the so-called morning-after pill,

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Moore, Ezell ‘concerned’ about religious freedom in military

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — Two Southern Baptist leaders have issued a statement voicing concern about religious freedom within the U.S. military but also cautioning Christians to refrain from jumping to conclusions about recent incidents in the military that have been perceived by some as threats to religious liberty. The statement was issued by Russell Moore,

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Saved! Living legend Green, wife honored at Falls Creek

DAVIS—For years, he led multitudes to proclaim their lives are now sweet and their joy is complete. Now, Bill Green and his wife Linda will be linked to the place where they served many summers and impacted many lives. On April 6, the Singing Churchmen and Churchwomen were in the R.A. Young Tabernacle at Falls

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Powerful prayer: An urgent call to pray for the Supreme Court

On March 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding the definition of marriage in the United States. If individuals, churches or nations embrace official policies that blatantly violate Scripture, it signals far more serious levels of rebellion against God.  The words of Isaiah 5:20 have direct application to the current condition of America.

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Hobby Lobby ‘along for the ride’

>>by Art Toalston Baptist Press Editor Hobby Lobby has been pushed to the front lines of a monumental battle over religious liberty just when the arts and crafts chain is aiming to open a Bible museum near the U.S. Capitol in Washington. “God’s up to something,” Steve Green, Hobby Lobby’s president, often says. “We’re just

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