When the founding generation of the United States were developing the Bill of Rights, freedoms of religion and speech and press and assembly were written into the Constitution. One guarantee which did was discussed by James Madison — but which did not make it into these amendments — was freedom of conscience. The guest on …
Often, our “Faith Under Fire” features delve into cultural issues, government policies and Federal court rulings. Today though, our conversation looks at another frequent matter which puts our faith under fire: sorrow. A Christian author whose son died years ago, before the baby had turned one year old, says wherever our griefs start, there is …
“Faith Under Fire” When people of faith look at the realities of abuse, violence, addictions and so many more social issues, a lot of the analysis describes these as the culture’s “problems”. Craig DeRoche told a New York pro-family, pro-faith conference — and now tells Family Life listeners — that the vocabulary and perspective on …
The Dobbs decision at the U.S. Supreme Court last June transformed the models used by the pro-life movement, abortion providers, and those who favor access to abortion. We have reached out to numerous entities affected in this first full year since Roe v. Wade was overturned and remanded back to state legislatures to set laws, …
Faith Under Fire: First Amendment protections for students and their parents Parents are increasingly being ignored, targeted and attacked – for protecting the rights of their children in school settings. Family Life talked with a Christian attorney who says what is happening to the young people is even worse. A 15-year-old student in a Clark …
The high school football coach fired for praying in public is back on the job this summer, after winning his First-Amendment lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court. Joe Kennedy started his coaching career, after sensing a personal calling in response to watching the Christian sports movie, “Facing the Giants”. In gratitude to God for this …
Christians & Artificial Intelligence Today on “Faith Under Fire”: We’ll hear more from James Spencer about the role Christians can play in the development of new technologies. Author James Spencer says Artificial Intelligence may increase efficiency, but it can’t replace our God-given desire to work. Spencer, president of the D.L. Moody Institute, says Christians need …
“AI” … Artificial Intelligence Social pressures to conform Inaccurate stereotypes of people of faith The development of thinking machines that can learn even more on their own might be the biggest news of this decade. As the technological innovations mushroom and societal trends veer away from tradition, how are people to respond? James Spencer, president …
Dr. Paul Kengor returns to Family Life to offer insights on public discourse, especially with a faith and values perspective. On this edition of our “Faith Under Fire” Feature, Kengor says Christians need to be boldly involved in the culture around them. Those who sit by silently, afraid to speak up, are worried about human …
Half a century ago, Title IX (pronounced “Title 9”) became federal law, opening new educational and athletic opportunities for girls and women. Now, the Biden Administration is changing Title IX to mandate that male-at-birth transgender athletes must be given equal rights to join female teams, use locker room facilities and be able to compete against …
