Dr. Richard D. Land
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Ukraine war exposes weaknesses in Russia and the West
The Ukrainians are fighting America’s and the European’s war. For approximately 5% of the American’s budget for defense, the Ukraine has stymied the Russian Empire.
The mythology surrounding Roe v. Wade and abortion in America
Most Americans are also blissfully unaware that, as a result, prior to last month’s Dobbs decision, the United States was “one of only seven nations—including China and North Korea—that allowed abortions on demand after 20 weeks of pregnancy. In fact, 75% of the nation limit abortions after 12 weeks."
America’s identity crisis: How Christians view separation of church and state (pt 2)
After Part I was published, one reader’s response took me by surprise. The responder said, “Sounds like Christian Dominionism to me.” Really? Does this person understand Christian Dominionism?
Parents, politicians fighting back in CRT debate
Even in San Francisco (woke “heaven” or “hell,” depending on your perspective), at least three sitting school board members are now being opposed for re-election by candidates who are against CRT.
An eloquent voice bears witness
A very significant part of the power behind Sen. Tim Scott’s message was the messenger who delivered his testimony to America’s promise and greatness. Scott is from South Carolina, the state where the Confederacy began.
Ask Dr. Land: The pandemic dilemma – lives vs. jobs
Federal research reveals that in the last serious economic downturn in 2008, for every one point the unemployment rate went up, the suicide rate went up by 1%.
Ask Dr. Land: The pilgrimage of a Baptist Christian – Importance of symbols in evangelism, discipleship (pt. 2)
As I confessed last week, I was reared, converted, discipled, and called to preach in a Baptist “free church” tradition, which at best downplayed or ignored the Christian liturgical calendar other than Christmas and Easter.
John S. McCain III – An American Hero
As our nation has said its fond farewells to Senator John McCain (1936-2018), Americans including myself, have pondered the question, "How do you describe John McCain?"
Child Welfare Must Come First; 'Zero-Tolerance' Is Un-American, Unbiblical, Unjust
When it comes to the current crisis in immigration policy (a policy that is broken virtually every way a public policy can be broken), Americans and their elected representatives need to keep their eye on the ball — which means the primary, imperative concern must be the welfare and protection of the innocent children who are being victimized on both sides of the border.
Evangelicals and Israel's Birthday
As we prepare to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel's independence (May 14, 2018) we need to explain to others, and to remind ourselves, why many evangelicals fervently support Israel and the Jewish people.