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SBC resolutions include call for balance on immigration

Messengers to the 2006 Southern Baptist Convention overwhelmingly approved 15 resolutions June 14, including one that sought to balance faithful enforcement of the United States? immigration laws with compassionate outreach to all immigrants.... Continue Reading »

Debate on alcohol use dominates report

Messengers to the 2006 Southern Baptist Convention adopted resolutions on such currently controversial topics as immigration and the environment June 14, but the debate time was dominated by an issue addressed repeatedly in the convention's 161-year history ? alcohol.... Continue Reading »

If Roe is reversed, abortion would still be legal in more than 40 states, group says

If and when the Roe v. Wade decision is overturned by the Supreme Court, abortion would still be legal in more than 40 states, according to a pro-life legal organization.... Continue Reading »

Bowing to pressure: Wal-Mart opts for ‘Plan B’

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, announced March 3 that all of its pharmacies would begin stocking ?Plan B,? an ?emergency contraceptive? with abortion-causing properties. Wal-Mart had been the largest chain store that did not sell the controversial drug nationwide... Continue Reading »

Senate confirms Alito as Supreme Court justice

The U.S. Senate confirmed Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court Jan. 31, making him the 110th justice to serve on the country's top judicial panel. Four Democrats joined with all but one Republican to confirm Alito in a 58-42... Continue Reading »