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Hobby Lobby files suit against abortion mandate

Evangelical-owned Hobby Lobby has filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration"s contraceptive/abortion mandate, becoming the largest business yet to take action against the rule and underscoring once again that the issue impacts more than just Catholics.... Continue Reading »

Inappropriate TV content higher in 2011-12

America's parents likely don't need any evidence that television content is getting worse, but a new study shows there was a 407 percent increase in pixilated-type full nudity on broadcast television in the 2011-12 TV year ? most of... Continue Reading »

25 DNC speakers defend legal abortion

Led by President Obama and Vice President Biden, the Democratic National Convention saw 25 speakers reference the party"s support for legal abortion, an average of eight speakers a night in what was the biggest emphasis on the issue since... Continue Reading »

Huckabee, Ryan: Romney’s religion a non-issue

Seeking to ease concerns by evangelicals and others about Mitt Romney"s Mormonism, Mike Huckabee and Paul Ryan told viewers of the Republican National Convention Wednesday (Aug. 29) that despite major theological differences, Romney shares their values and beliefs on... Continue Reading »

Key Mo. Baptists back Akin despite high stake

Missouri Baptist leaders and pastors have signed a document affirming their personal support for embattled Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, saying they accept his apology and appreciate his "long-standing commitment" to social conservative causes.... Continue Reading »

Page names advisory team on Calvinism

Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee president Frank Page has announced the members of an advisory team who will help him craft a strategic plan to bring together various groups within the convention who hold different opinions on the issue... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist leaders: Calvinism should not divide SBC

A panel of four Southern Baptist leaders Saturday (Aug. 4) talked honestly about the division within the convention over the issue of Calvinism while offering suggestions and maintaining that Southern Baptists should and can unite, despite differences.... Continue Reading »

ADF warns colleges: Don’t boot Chick-fil-A

Previewing what could be the next front in the public debate over Chick-fil-A, a religious liberty organization has sent letters to five universities urging them to reject demands to boot the restaurant from campus and warning them that any... Continue Reading »

Reps. say in letter: We welcome Chick-fil-A

Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have signed a letter to Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy, saying they welcome his company"s business in their district and are appreciative of the way he and his company have reacted to opposition... Continue Reading »

Chick-fil-A Day: Thousands pack restaurants to show support

"Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day," as organizer Mike Huckabee called it, may have been more successful than even he envisioned.... Continue Reading »

An incensed Huckabee says stand up for Chick-fil-A

Former presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is ?incensed? at the way Chick-fil-A has been treated in recent days. He had even declared Aug. 1 as Chick-fil-A Day to encourage expressions of support for the popular company. The... Continue Reading »

Abortion/contraceptive mandate takes effect

The Obama administration"s much-criticized abortion/contraceptive mandate went into effect Aug. 1, forcing businesses and religious organizations to carry insurance plans covering contraceptives that can cause chemical abortions, at no cost to the employee.... Continue Reading »