Faith & Family Values

FROM OUR WASHINGTON OFFICE

AIDS relief future full of concerns

A highly successful yet little recognized relief program fostered by President Bush has brought medicinal aid to 1.4 million people suffering from HIV/AIDS and malaria in 15 nations.  But life-affirming principles within the program are under attack as some members of Congress are trying to inject the program with pro-abortion policies while siphoning funds from abstinence education. Click to continue...

YOUTH MINISTRY

"Cutters" need professional help

A random survey of Oklahoma Baptist youth ministers revealed many have dealt with "cutters" in their youth groups. “The biggest thing we have seen is that it has become a cool thing to do, a trend,” one said. “They seem to be doing it more for reaction. When the attention stops, sometimes they stop.” Click to continue...

SEX TRAFFICKING

A darkness beyond understanding

Prostitution and sexual issues may be uncomfortable topics to discuss in church settings, but experts say Baptists must become more informed about these matters to combat sex trafficking in America. Click to continue...

LIFE DIGEST

British babies left to die after surviving abortion

Dozens of unborn children targeted for abortion survive and are left alone to die each year in Great Britain, according to a new government report. Click to continue...

ON THE WEB

Novelty cigarette lighters shaped like toys, cartoon figures and other items attractive to children are coming under fire across the USA.

ON THE AIR

New Baptist Covenant?
Richard Land and callers chime in on the latest headlines from Jimmy Carter, Al Gore and company.

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