How to determine whether a worldview is true or false
How do we determine whether one worldview is better than any other? A primary way to answer that question is to determine whether a worldview is true or false. A worldview that is true—that is, a worldview that corresponds to reality—would be better than one that is not.
How is your church responding to a post-Roe world?
The Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement — a moment that Christians, pro-life advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. As we respond to the ruling in this case, we want to be faithful to pray.
This free Dobbs prayer guide contains a list of 48 specific prayer requests to guide you, your family, and your church in your prayers over the coming weeks and months.
This Week in Washington, D.C.
This week, Congress returned after the elections and kicked off an eventful lame duck session. On Wednesday, a bipartisan majority of Senators voted to move forward with the misnamed “Respect for Marriage Act” that codifies the right to same-sex marriage.
The ERLC strongly opposes this bill and has raised concerns about the significant religious liberty implications. You can read more about why we oppose the bill and what happened here.
Also this week, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood visited Washington, DC, to meet with officials across the government to discuss some of the pressing issues our convention of churches cares about. Throughout these conversations with lawmakers he conveyed our opposition to the Respect for Marriage Act and our desire to see Congress instead focus on pro-life protections in the budget and a solution for Dreamers. He also met with the State Department and White House officials to discuss ways we can partner together to advance the cause of human dignity and religious freedom around the world.
You can watch a video recapping the trip and read more about it here.
Featured Podcasts
This week on the ERLC Podcast, Brent and Lindsay talk about Brent’s trip to Washington, D.C., and his productive meetings with lawmakers. They also discuss the Senate’s vote to move forward with the Respect for Marriage Act, the Republicans’ narrow victory to win the House, and Nancy Pelosi’s future.
From The Public Square
Mormon church comes out in support of same-sex marriage law
Associated Press
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it would back proposed federal legislation to safeguard same-sex marriages, marking the latest show of support for the measure from conservative-leaning groups.
Judge overturns Georgia's 6-week abortion ban
ABC News
The law prevents abortions from performed once fetal cardiac activity can be defected, which typically occurs at about six weeks' gestation -- before many women know they're pregnant -- and redefines the word "person" in Georgia to include an embryo or fetus at any stage of development.
Texas Prisons Must Adopt Formal Policy on Religious Rights in Execution Chamber
Religion Clause
In Barbee v. Collier, an inmate whose execution had been scheduled sought a court order from a Texas federal district requiring Texas to allow his spiritual advisor to be present with him in the execution chamber, to pray audibly with him and have physical contact with him to confer a blessing on him.
Liberal and Conservative Women Have Very Different Views About Marital Infidelity
Institute for Family Studies
Only 36% of liberal women say it is always wrong for a woman to engage in an extramarital affair, vs. 71% of conservative women who say the same.
What You Need to Read
Champ Thornton with How to talk to young children about the good gift of gender
Only a short time ago, it would have been unthinkable that young children would be introduced to transgenderism. However, it is a reality today. Children are regularly in class with boys and girls who are identifying as the opposite sex, all while our larger cultural is doing its best to disciple our youngest neighbors to embrace the sexual revolution. Christian parents instinctively know this is wrong but are often at a loss when it comes to talking though these issues with their preschoolers and elementary-age kids.
Adam Gross with Helping Christians think about the myth of overpopulation
There are a variety of possible ways that Christians can respond to the myth of overpopulation. First, Christians do best when telling the true biblical story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Christians can place the growth of population into the storyline of Scripture where it is a good thing, not a problem to be corrected. It is part of God’s command to fill the earth and steward it.
Hannah Daniel with Advocacy priorities for the ERLC in the Lame Duck Session
As we enter into this important legislative session, the ERLC will be advocating on behalf of Southern Baptists to uphold life and religious liberty and pursue biblical justice for the vulnerable. In this session, the ERLC’s top priorities will be protecting life and religious liberty in appropriations, opposing the Respect for Marriage Act, and advocating for permanent protections for Dreamers and Afghans in the US.
