Marriage Amendment vote Aug. 3 By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer June 8, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – The June 2 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that resulted in the so-called marriage amendment to the state constitution being placed on the Aug. 3 ballot should lead to more Christians voting, according to Kenny Qualls, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) associate executive director. "The Bible is clear that every believer is called to be salt and light—not one or the other or not one over … [Read more...]
Gambling loss limit clause survives another session
Gambling loss limit clause survives another session By Staff May 25, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – Thanks to the moral resolve of the state House of Representatives, which never even considered lifting the $500 loss limit clause in state law, pro-family groups were able to celebrate a victory May 14 when the General Assembly chose to do nothing with state gambling law. The Senate had been flirting with change, reading a bill twice that sought to repeal the loss limit. But in the end, the bill … [Read more...]
Child pornography bill signals crackdown on possession
Child pornography bill signals crackdown on possession By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 25, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – A bill that increases the penalty for possession of child pornography from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony passed the General Assembly May 13. If signed into law by Gov. Bob Holden, the bill would allow judges to impose a prison sentence of up to five years, instead of current state law, which allows for one year. For additional convictions, the punishment would … [Read more...]
Lawmakers strike two blows against porn
Lawmakers strike two blows again porn Bill cleaning up pornographic billboards passes Legislature By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 25, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – A bill intended to reduce the number of billboards promoting sexually oriented businesses along Missouri ’s highways passed the General Assembly May 6 and is likely to be signed by Gov. Bob Holden, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Matt Bartle, R-Lee’s Summit and a deacon at First Baptist Church, … [Read more...]
MBC listening session sparks lively debate
MBC listening session sparks lively debate By Bob BaysingerManaging Editor May 25, 2004 BLUE SPRINGS – The Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Team may have wrapped up their listening sessions in the Kansas City area feeling as if they had been playing the children’s game “red light, green light.” The game, which features one child shouting out to playmates a series of “stop” and “go” instructions, resembled what David Clippard, MBC … [Read more...]
Herschend: No deal to end gambling loss limit
Herschend: No deal to end gambling loss limit By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer April 27, 2004 Peter Herschend JEFFERSON CITY – Peter Herschend, vice chairman of the board for Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, denies that a deal has been cut in the state Capitol that would exchange passage of a bill requiring countywide approval for future casinos—in effect, shielding family-friendly Branson from getting a gambling boat—for a bill eliminating the $500 loss … [Read more...]
Bartle’s porno billboard bill moves forward
Bartle's porno billboard bill moves forward By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer April 27, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – The House Transportation and Motor Vehicle Committee voted 18-1 April 21 to approve a Senate bill intended to reduce the number of billboards promoting sexually oriented businesses along Missouri’s highways. Senate Bill 870 now advances to the entire House of Representatives. Sen. Matt Bartle, R-Lee’s Summit and a deacon at First Baptist Church, Raytown, is working … [Read more...]
Messengers pass resolutions against stem cells
Messengers pass resolutions against stem cells Eminent domain also targeted and The Pathway is lauded By Brian KoonceStaff Writer November 1, 2005 SPRINGFIELD– Less than 24 hours after hearing Gov. Matt Blunt again endorse a form of human cloning known as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) – this time in person – Missouri Baptists resoundedly restated such research destroys human life and is unacceptable. Messengers to the annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
Springfield abortion clinic closes its doors
Springfield abortion clinic closes its doors By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer November 1, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– Springfield Healthcare Center, the lone provider of abortions in Springfield, has closed its doors. The clinic had provided about 1,000 abortions a year, according to the former clinic administrator, Michelle Turner-Collins. Its abortionist had been Dr. Allen Palmer, who drove in from St. Louis. Now that Palmer will not be doing that, efforts were made to contact 10-15 local … [Read more...]
Lawmaker wants to amend Missouri Constitution to protect traditional definition of marriage
Lawmaker wants to amend Missouri Constitution to protect traditional definition of marriage By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer December 16, 2003 Crowell Pro-life bill in the works, too JEFFERSON CITY – The majority floor leader in the Missouri House of Representatives is taking the lead on two moral issues of interest to Missouri Baptists – homosexual “marriageâ?? and abortion. Rep. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, will file a proposed amendment to the … [Read more...]
Abortionists find a federal judge; 24-hour waiting law tied up in court
Abortionist find a federal judge; 24-hour waiting law tied up in court By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer October 21, 2003 JEFFERSON CITY – Abortion activists know what to do when they lose a legislative battle, said Kerry Messer, president of Missouri Family Network. "They go judge shopping," he said. Missouri lawmakers passed a 24-hour waiting period bill and even mustered a two-thirds majority on Sept. 11 to override a veto by Gov. Bob Holden. The winners were ecstatic. The … [Read more...]
A glimmer of hope for a culture of death
A glimmer of hope for a culture of death By Bob BaysingerManaging Editor Septmeber 23, 2003 Monte Shinkle, Missouri Baptist Convention president and pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, prays at the Sept. 10 pro-life rally at the State Capitol. Lawmakers override governor’s veto of abortion bill JEFFERSON CITY – Abortion on demand is no longer a reality in Missouri, thanks in part to a decision by Sen. Harold Caskey, a Missouri Baptist, not to change his … [Read more...]
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