JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Jay Nixon chose a July 12 press conference at the State Capitol to announce his veto of Senate Bill 749, a religious liberty measure that was the top priority of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) and other influential faith groups this year. The bill would have strengthened protections for employers from being required to buy insurance for abortions, contraception or sterilizations for their employees if they object on religious grounds. In vetoing the bill Nixon … [Read more...]
More than 100 Missouri Baptist pastors, leaders endorse Akin (plus full list)
JEFFERSON CITY – More than 100 Missouri Baptist pastors and other pro-life, pro-family leaders have personally endorsed Republican U.S. Rep. Todd Akin of Town and Country for the U.S. Senate seat now occupied by Democrat Claire McCaskill of Kansas City. Akin is locked in a three-way battle in the Aug. 7 Republican primary with former State Treasurer Sarah Steelman of Rolla and St. Louis businessman John Brunner. Six former Missouri Baptist Convention presidents are among the 103 … [Read more...]
Nixon mulls religious liberty bill
JEFFERSON CITY - A General Assembly-passed bill protecting employers from being required to buy insurance for abortions, contraception or sterilizations for their employees if they object on religious grounds is awaiting a decision by Gov. Jay Nixon, who has until July 14 to decide whether or not to sign it into law. It is possible Nixon may choose not to sign Senate Bill 749, thus allowing it to become law. Pro-abortion and other liberal groups are pressuring Nixon to veto it. The … [Read more...]
MBC leaders urge voter support Aug. 7 for prayer amendment
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists are being urged to vote Aug. 7 in favor of a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right of Missourians to pray and worship on public property and to choose any or no religion. “It’s an amendment that was over a decade in the making,” said David Krueger, chairman of Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission (CLC). “The sad part is that we have to have an amendment like this in the Missouri Constitution to guard what the federal … [Read more...]
Faith-based groups blessed with legislative victories
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri General Assembly passed 115 bills during its 2012 session which ended May 18, fewer than the usual number. This bodes well for Missouri Baptists, according to Kerry Messer, lobbyist for Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Christian Life Commission, who said the new laws lean more toward the good than the bad. Legislative victories for faith-based groups include the following: Alternatives to abortion This program will receive $1.5 million for its counseling, … [Read more...]
Prayer amendment rises to top of priority list
JEFFERSON CITY–Voters will be looking at a constitutional amendment regarding religious freedom when they go to the polls in August or November. House Joint Resolution 2 (HJR 2), which was passed by both houses of the General Assembly in 2011, spells out the rights of citizens to pray in public places. The question will automatically appear on the Nov. 6 ballot unless Missouri Gov. Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon certifies it for the Aug. 7 general election. The legislation is in the hands of … [Read more...]
Homosexual activists bullying Christian lawmakers over bill
JEFFERSON CITY–Emails and threatening phone calls have been directed to Rep. Steve Cookson, R-Fairdealing, and those co-sponsoring his bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation as part of classes on human reproduction in public schools. The homosexual community has risen up in opposition to House Bill 2051 (HB 2051) and more than a dozen representatives who have signed onto it. They insist it would have a harmful effect on students struggling with their sexual … [Read more...]
CLC develops strategy for election season
JEFFERSON CITY—The Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) met April 19 at the Baptist Building and discussed some of the issues they want to address in the months leading up to the November election. CLC Chairman David Krueger, pastor, First Baptist Church, Linn, emphasized that a joint resolution on prayer sponsored by Rep. Mike McGhee, R-Odessa, and passed last year will be a top priority. The prayer amendment will clarify what our rights are to pray in … [Read more...]
Koster pushes for gay rights
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is backing House Bill 1500, which creates special rights for people based on sexual orientation and sexual identity. Joan Gummels represented Koster in April 11 testimony for the bill before the House Judiciary Committee. David Krueger, chairman of the Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) and pastor of First Baptist Church in Linn, said the CLC opposes that action. “When we start granting civil … [Read more...]
Bill promotes helpful use of DWI devices
JEFFERSON CITY–Rep. Charlie Denison, R-Springfield, hopes to give first-time drunk drivers a chance to redeem themselves and, at the same time, reduce the number of serious alcohol-related accidents in the state. Denison’s House Bill 2063 (HB 2063) requiring new high-tech ignition locking devices would make it possible to accomplish both goals. Intoxicated drivers automatically get a 90-day suspension of their drivers’ licenses the first time they are caught driving drunk, but many of … [Read more...]
Casinos seek bill for on-site credit
JEFFERSON CITY – Opponents of extending on-site credit to casino patrons are watching a maneuver by the industry to pass the legislation by attaching it to a bill unrelated to casinos. Among the opponents are a number of casino employees. “There are a handful of bills dealing with administrative issues with the lottery commission,” said Kerry Messer, legislative liaison for the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission. “There is an effort underway to amend those bills to … [Read more...]
Worldview Conference Videos featuring Barret Duke, Mike Whitehead, Bob Bergen and John Yeats
These videos from the March 29 MBC Worldview Conference feature Michael Whitehead, a Kansas City-based attorney who has argued cases before the Supreme Court; Bob Bergen, professor of Old Testament at Hannibal-LaGrange University; Barret Duke, vice president of public policy for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; and John Yeats, executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention. They are joined in the Q and A session by Kerry Messer, founder of … [Read more...]
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