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25 Pro-Family Policy Goals for the Nation

"The 25 goals we [at the Family Research Center] put forth here are grouped into eight main subject areas, ranging from Human Life to Marriage and Family to Religious Liberty to Culture and Media. Each page features a brief analysis of the issue, followed by one or more specific policy proposals which can help America meet that individual goal. Some involve action by Congress, some by the president, and some by state legislators or executive officials." (from FRC)

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Abortion

What is the history of abortion in America? What is the biblical view of prenatal life? What are some ethical questions relating to abortion? (from Biblical Ethics: Choosing Right in a World Gone Wrong) [1,830 words]

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Confident Children and How They Grow

What vital principles can we learn from God as the "Model Parent"? When and how should we discipline our children? How can we prepare them for living wisely in the areas of work, money, sex, marriage, and life in general? (by Richard L. Strauss)

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Focus on FOCA (Freedom of Choice Act)

"All sides in the abortion fight agree, if FOCA were to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by a pro-abortion President, it would ... automatically overturn state abortion reporting requirements in all 50 states, 44 states' laws concerning parental involvement, 40 states' laws on restricting later-term abortions, 46 states' conscience protection laws for individual health care providers, 27 states' conscience protection laws for institutions, 38 states' bans on partial-birth abortions, 33 states' laws on requiring counseling before an abortion, and 16 states' laws concerning ultrasounds before an abortion." (from FRC)
FREE Family Films The Regal Entertainment Group offers FREE family movies during the summer. They run at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Click on the link to find info for your area.
Gardasil: What Every Parent Should Know About the HPV Vaccine (link to FRC for the free pdf)
LifeWay's Understanding People series

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Safety Tips for Women What are some practical, proven steps women can take to avoid becoming victims of violent crime? [1,285 words]
The Top Ten Myths of Abortion

  1. Abortion is legal only during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

  2. Abortion is legal because the Constitution says so.

  3. Most Americans agree with current U.S. abortion law.

  4. Abortion is rare in the United States.

  5. Most abortions in the United States are done for health reasons or because of rape or incest.

  6. Abortion is good for women.

  7. Abortion is beneficial to modern society.

  8. The more that people have access to contraception, the fewer abortions there will be.

  9. Abortion, particularly early abortion, does not take the life of a human being.

  10. I can be "personally opposed, but pro-choice."

(link to FRC for the free pdf)
Understanding Today's Adults 25 Years and Older

A LifeWay resource by Jim Walter (c) 2001.

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NEWS AND COMMENTARY

ONE NEWS NOW 12-29-2008: NJ rules against church group in gay rights case  [430 words]

PARENTAL RIGHTS.org 12-16-2008: A Letter from Michael Farris (ref: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) [650 words]

FRC BLOG 12-09-2008: Newsweek, or Opinion Weak? [3,740 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 12-08-2008: Newsweek turns the Bible on its head [1,650 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 12-02-2008: The pain of abortion [900 words]

FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL 11-20-2008: eHarmony: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places [280 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 11-18-2008: Why same-sex 'marriage' matters [925 words]

ONE NEWS NOW & FRC ACTION 11-05-2008: Major victories for traditional marriage [930 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 10-28-2008: Homosexuality: A Clash of Ideologies [915 words]

MASS RESISTANCE 10-21-2008: What same-sex "marriage" has done to Massachusetts [2,120 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 10-09-2008: Adult stem-cell research helps cerebral palsy child [240 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 10-07-2008: 48 liberal lies about American history [1,220 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 09-27-2008: Neb. lawmakers consider revising 'safe-haven' law [870 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 09-23-2008: Rewriting American history [1,015 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 09-02-2008: College students get help combating liberals [305 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 08-20-2008: Smoking gun? Documents shed light on Obama 'infanticide' vote [1,645 words]

FRC NEWS 08-13-2008: APA: Putting Women Last [225 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 07-29-2008: Sex ed (sex education in college) [1,570 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 06-23-2008: Court says child can't be grounded [755 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 06-05-2008: "Even if you're right, you're wrong" (sex education) [910 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 05-16-2008: Lousy legal logic (California supreme court forces homosexual marriage) [675 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 05-14-2008: Planting the seeds of a demographic winter (humanity vs. the environment) [930 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 05-05-2008: Enough with the 'gay' stuff! [700 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 04-28-2008: Obama and the hip-hop problem [800 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 04-23-2008: Sex-change therapies on children "beyond the pale" [380 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 04-09-2008: Forward this column or get stuck on stupid (anti-Christian bias in college) [700 words]

ONE NEWS NOW 04-08-2008: No Forgiving Charlton Heston [920 words]

BAPTIST PRESS 04-08-2008: National Right to Life Endorses McCain [710 words]

FRC NEWS 04-01-2008: Marriage Mythbusters (the divorce rate in America) [215 words]

FRC NEWS 02-28-2008: Racism Alive and Well at Planned Parenthood [460 words]

CHRISTIAN ACTION LEAGUE OF NC 10-14-2003: All You Need Is Love? [740 words]

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (descriptions from CBD)
The Excellent Wife

Who is an excellent wife? What is she like? Using the woman in Proverbs 31 as a model, trusted Christian counselor Peace offers detailed practical answers to questions most often asked by Christian wives. Her proven principles and scripturally based insights will encourage you to become the wife God wants you to be. This is a must-read for every Christian wife.
The Heart of Anger Do you have an angry child? Do you know someone who does? In today's age of rage, it's critical that you recognize and address this concern before a child becomes habitually motivated by hostility. [Lou] Priolo, an experienced counselor, offers practical, biblically based help for correcting or preventing the development of unhealthy external behavior.
Don't Make Me Count To Three Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Are you discouraged because it seems you just can not reach the heart of your child? Through personal experience and the practical application of Scripture, Ginger Plowman encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children and dive deeply into the issues of the heart. Her candid approach will help moms move beyond the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident, well balanced approach to raising their children.
Parents' Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children Endow your kids with a legacy more precious than gold-give them a growing faith in Christ. Focusing on the first 12 years of life, this readable guide offers practical insight on how to mold your children's spiritual development and God-given strengths; teach them solid Christian values and customize a spiritual growth plan for your family.
Shepherding A Child's Heart

Many parenting books are based on hit-or-miss theories steeped in secular thinking. This one draws from Pastor Tripp's seasoned experience as a father-and from God's Holy Word. Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them.
WEBSITES (descriptions taken from individual websites)
4Parents.gov You can help your son or daughter make healthy choices, including deciding to wait until marriage to have sex. 4parents.gov can help you talk to your child, pre-teen, or teen early and often about waiting to have sex, what happens as he or she grows, and other important topics.

All About Families

 Here you will find articles relating to Marriage and Family from a Biblical perspective and also answers to questions asked by email correspondents.

American Family Association

 AFA is for people who are tired of cursing the darkness and who are ready to light a bonfire. We are a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization founded in 1977 by Don Wildmon. The American Family Association represents and stands for traditional family values, focusing primarily on the influence of television and other media on our society.

We believe in holding accountable the companies which sponsor programs attacking traditional family values. We also believe in commending those companies which act responsibly regarding programs they support.

BreakPoint BreakPoint is the worldview ministry of PFM [Prison Fellowship Ministries]. Our mission is to seek the transformation of believers as they apply biblical thinking to all of life, enabling them to transform their communities through the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. BreakPoint provides a Christian perspective on today’s news and trends via radio, interactive media, and print.
Christian Action League of NC The Christian Action League currently represents conservative evangelicals from 15 Christian denominations in the Tar Heel State that cooperatively address the social, ethical and moral issues impacting the lives of Christians today. The Christian Action League ministers in several areas of vital concern, making it strategic to the moral climate of North Carolina...

Crosswalk.com - Parenting

 Our aim is to offer the freshest and most compelling biblically-based content to Christians who take seriously their relationship with Christ. Crosswalk.com is built around four primary content areas – Faith, Family, Fun and Community. Each category is further subdivided into areas of significance to many Christians, including Bible Study, Devotionals, Marriage, Parenting, Music, etc.

Within this framework, we work hard to provide timely, relevant, life-enhancing material from qualified, respected Christian sources, including major ministries such as Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answerman and Insight For Living.

eMail Our Military eMail Our Military’s founder is a military wife, the daughter of a veteran and an avid troop supporter. We’re volunteers from all walks of life who understand that regardless of our political views, our military service members deserve our respect, support & encouragement.
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the SBC The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention that is dedicated to addressing social and moral concerns and their implications on public policy issues from City Hall to Congress. The SBC is the largest non-Catholic denomination in the country with over 16 million members.

Family Life

 Created on the principle that the family provides the foundation for society, the ministry offers a wide range of tools to help families become stronger. Tools that help you communicate more lovingly and effectively. Tools that help you rekindle the romance. Tools that help you become the very best parent you can be. By offering tools for change, FamilyLife empowers people to live in love instead of in anger. And thus we change the world, one home at a time.

Family Research Council

 The Family Research Council (FRC) champions marriage and family as the foundation of civilization, the seedbed of virtue, and the wellspring of society. FRC shapes public debate and formulates public policy that values human life and upholds the institutions of marriage and the family. Believing that God is the author of life, liberty, and the family, FRC promotes the Judeo-Christian worldview as the basis for a just, free, and stable society.

Focus on the Family

 Whatever your role in the family -- as a mother or father, husband or wife, son or daughter -- we're committed to discerning your needs and doing all we can to meet them.

On our Web site, we hope we can meet your needs by providing articles, resources and help in six different channels: parenting, relationships and marriage, life challenges, faith, entertainment and social issues.

I Live Values iLiveValues.com was designed to provide valuable, timely and encouraging insights on the culture for you as you seek to live out your vales. We will explore the critical issues and moral values at risk as reported in this week’s headlines and have conversations with notable decision-makers, brilliant authors and inspirational guests on issues facing our families.
LifeNews.com LifeNews.com is an independent news agency specifically devoted to reporting news that affects the pro-life community. With a team of experienced journalists and reporters, LifeNews.com reaches more than 250,000 pro-life advocates each week via its web site, email news reports, and weekday radio program.

Life Decisions International

 Life Decisions International (LDI) brings together many of North America's leading experts for its primary mission of challenging the agenda of Planned Parenthood worldwide. LDI professionally represents the pro-life position by opposing the radical agenda of Planned Parenthood.

Marriage Builders

 In this Marriage Builders site, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore love.
National Abstinence Education Association (NAEA) The NAEA exists to serve, support and represent individuals and organizations in the practice of abstinence education.
National Sex Offender Public Registry The National Sex Offender Public Registry website -- coordinated by the Department of Justice -- enables every citizen to search the latest information from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the identity and location of known sex offenders.

You can also search registry websites maintained by individual states by following the links below. Note: the information contained in the national registry and the state registries is identical; the national registry simply enables a search across multiple states.

Parents for Truth Parents for Truth is a national campaign of concerned parents who are committed to protecting their children’s health and future through abstinence education. The campaign exposes and opposes the harmful information often shared with students in so-called “comprehensive” sex education classes in schools. Parents for Truth provides parents with tools to talk to their children about sex and the value of abstinence. It also provides resources to help parents take an active role in ensuring that abstinence education is taught in their children’s schools.
See You at the Pole See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends teachers, government, and their nation. See You at the Pole™ is not a demonstration, political rally, nor a stand for or against anything.

See You at the Pole™ is scheduled annually on the fourth Wednesday in September.
Students for Life of America The mission of Students for Life of America is to: educate pro-life college students about the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide; identify pro-life student leaders; equip college pro-lifers with the training, skills and resources to be effective and successful; promote student activity to other local, college and national groups.