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FIRST-PERSON: 10 years after Obergefell

Regardless of what our society affirms, marriage is not what our culture says it is. Marriage is not what lawmakers or judges say it is. Marriage is what God says it is in his revealed Word. Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime—for our good. As believers, we should contend for that truth to be reflected in our society’s laws. 
Ethics

In ‘landmark ruling,’ Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning gender transition treatment for minors

In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday (June 18) that a Tennessee law banning gender transition medical treatments for minors is constitutional.
Ethics

Supreme Court instructs New York to uphold religious liberty

The Supreme Court has ordered New York courts to reconsider some of their previous decisions in light of the High Court’s ruling in the Wisconsin Catholic Charities case earlier this month.
Ethics

Supreme Court unanimously sides with Catholic Charities in religious liberty case

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a Catholic benevolent ministry qualifies for a tax exemption granted to churches.
Ethics

Pro-life, pro-adoption bill awaits Missouri governor’s signature

Some pro-life legislation gets a lot of headlines—like HJR73, which we will discuss at a later time—while other pro-life legislation gets passed over with little media attention, despite strong bipartisan support. One example is House Bill 121 (HB121), which passed the House with only one “no” vote, and then passed the Senate with only one “no” vote. It is still awaiting Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature.
Policy

Texas outlaws NDAs in childhood sex abuse settlements, following Missouri

Texas lawmakers banned nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlement agreements May 26, following Missouri’s passage of similar legislation weeks earlier.
Policy

House-passed budget bill defunds Planned Parenthood, affirms many Southern Baptist aims

The U.S. House passed a budget bill early on May 22 to defund Planned Parenthood, end transgender interventions and help Christian nonprofits and families, all Southern Baptist-supported measures the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) supports this fiscal year.
Policy

Missouri lawmakers approve bill allowing school chaplains

Our public schools often allow chaplains after a tragedy has occurred, as there is a recognition that chaplains can provide comfort, hope, and healing. But why must we wait for a tragedy to occur before allowing our students to avail themselves of the services of a chaplain? Why not be proactive? Why not make this resource available to students before a crisis or tragedy strikes? Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill that would make this possible.
Faith

Missouri bill protecting religious freedom on college campuses heading to Governor’s desk

One piece of Missouri legislation that has been passed and is on its way to the Governor’s desk is of vital importance to all of our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) around the state, as well as to other student groups on college and university campuses.
Missouri

HLGU asks U.S. Department of Education for protection from unconstitutional mandate 

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) since 1857, has formally requested a religious accommodation from the U.S. Department of Education from a Biden-era regulation, 34 CFR §668.14. Without timely action by the Department, the university intends to file a lawsuit seeking relief to safeguard its religious freedoms.

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