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‘Barbaric’: Scientists clone human embryo for first time

The “brave new world” of human cloning apparently has arrived, and critics are waving the warning flags.

Oregon-based scientists reported Wednesday (May 15) they had cloned human embryos, reportedly the first successful attempt at such cloning, as a means of producing embryonic stem cells. more »

By Tom Strode - May 16, 2013

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Abortion and the states: some accountability required

The entire nation is aware of the horrific acts of Kermit Gosnell, the late-term abortionist.more »

By Barrett Duke - May 16, 2013

ERLC urges ‘no change’ in Boys Scouts membership policy

The Boy Scouts of America, with 2.6 million youth among its ranks, bills itself as “the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.” The organization’s mission—“to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law”—would seem to buttress that claim.more »

By Doug Carlson - May 16, 2013

ERLC would oppose same-sex immigration bill

By Tom Strode - May 15, 2013

Gosnell waives appeal, avoids death penalty

By Tom Strode - May 15, 2013

Groups: Block FCC from winking at indecency

By staff - May 15, 2013

Letter to Boy Scouts of America re: policy on homosexuals

By staff - May 15, 2013

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The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. We are dedicated to addressing social, moral, and ethical concerns, with particular attention to their impact on families... more »

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