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President George H.W. Bush died last Friday at the age of 94. Here are five facts you should know about one of the most respected statesmen in modern American history... No Images? Click here The Weekly is a highlight of the work the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is doing to strengthen you and our churches for God’s glory. 5 facts about George H.W. Bush (1924-2018)President George H.W. Bush died on Friday at the age of 94. Here are five facts you should know about one of the most respected statesmen in modern American history: Prior to being elected vice-president in 1980 and president in 1988, Bush had garnered one of the most impressive resumes in modern American presidential history. After becoming a highly decorated war hero, he went on to earn a degree in economics from Yale in two-and-a-half years. From there he went to work in the oilfields in West Texas, where he started two successful companies. He lost two U.S. Senate races in Texas, but was twice elected to the U.S. House. He then served as an Ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, head of the U.S. Liaison Office in China (at a time when there was no ambassador to mainland China), and director of Central Intelligence. After leaving the CIA, he became chairman on the Executive Committee of the First International Bank in Houston, a part-time professor of Administrative Science at Rice University’s Jones School of Business, and director of the Council on Foreign Relations. Read MoreThis Week at the ERLCEvery few months, our ERLC Nashville office hosts a leadership lunch for individuals playing key roles in areas such as politics, ministry, business, and nonprofits. This week, we had over 50 people join us to hear Russell Moore discuss the themes in his new book, The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home. Jason Thacker will be in Seattle this weekend taking part in some discussions about artificial intelligence and faith with a number of faith leaders. Our ERLC cabinet gathered together in Nashville toward the end of the week to strategize and discuss how to continue to advance God’s kingdom and minister to our neighbors through our continued efforts. What You Need to KnowThe holiday season is hard for many, whether it’s because of loneliness, sickness, grief, or a number of other causes. Brittany Salmon writes about 4 ways to choose contentment this holiday season, starting with getting off of social media. Read her full article here. The world tells us we need bigger, better, flashier. It tells us that we are not enough and that we never have enough, but the good news of Jesus gives us the privilege of being a contented people in a discontent world. Christ calls us to contentment in seasons of plenty and seasons of lack. But when our hearts start to long for the things of this world, may Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, the Prince of Peace, and Mighty God fix our eyes on what truly matters. Trillia Newbell is hosting a new ERLC podcast series and is inviting all of you to submit questions on women’s issues. She asks, “If you had a chance to sit down with women leaders, writers, moms, singles, ministry leaders, and more what would you ask them?” Fill out this short form with your questions and ideas. We’d love to address some of your most pressing questions, so please don’t hesitate to share what’s on your mind. Here’s an example to get you started: “I received an email from a woman in my church who shared that she has been sexually abused as a child. She would like to meet with me. Who do you think should be in that meeting? What steps would you suggest I take to be a source of care for her?" Babies who are genetically modified sound like a scene from the latest sci-fi movie. But this is our new reality. Daniel J. Hurst addresses this important topic in his article, “How should Christians think about CRISPR and gene-edited babies?” Read his article so you can be informed and think with the wisdom of a biblical worldview in mind. Humanity entered a new era this past week. At the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing held in Hong Kong (Nov. 27-29, 2018), which was organized “to try to reach a global consensus on whether, how and when it might be permissible to create children from genetically altered human embryos,” Dr. He Jiankui, a Chinese biomedical researcher, stunned the international scientific community when he claimed to have already used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit the genome (the genetic material of an organism) of at least two human embryos. News From Capitol HillThe nation mourned the passing of the 41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush this week, with Wednesday designated as a day of national mourning for his state funeral. The usual rush of Washington paused as the federal government closed for the day, delaying Supreme Court oral arguments and votes in the House and Senate. It was a rare and important time of national unity to honor the life of this extraordinary American leader. The ERLC policy team paid their respects to the Bush family, visiting the former president as he lay in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. As the capital city comes back to work from this time of remembrance, the ERLC continues to call on Congress to repeal the new tax on nonprofit and houses of worship through any appropriate vehicle before the end of the year. This issue is a top priority for the ERLC for the remainder of the 115th Congress. Featured PodcastsOn the Capitol Conversations podcast, Jeff Pickering, Russell Moore, and Dan Darling discuss “Lessons in Leadership: Reflecting on George and Barbara Bush, John McCain, and Billy Graham,” reflecting on these towering leaders who shaped generations of politics, culture, and world events. Listen to this moving episode here. On The Way Home podcast, Dan Darling talks with Josh Newell about the impact of the “The Jesus Film,” why movies are an effective gospel tool, and the future of this incredible ministry. Catch their conversation here.From The Public SquareEvangelical Christians urge Pompeo to offer asylum to Asia Bibi The Pakistani Christian woman was cleared of blasphemy charges but is not allowed to leave Pakistan. Iowa prisoners sue to get their pornography back Dozens of Iowa inmates have filed a lawsuit challenging a ban on pornography which has affected the state’s prisons in recent weeks. The law, which took effect Nov. 14, prohibits pornographic material and puts an end to “pornography reading rooms” in all of Iowa’s nine state prisons. Euthanasia for autism? The trial in Belgium over the killing of an autistic woman could have international repercussions. GOP lawmakers’ reality: They won’t cut Planned Parenthood That's infuriated anti-abortion groups, who plan to take their fight to state legislatures and the courts. Upcoming ERLC EventsJoin us at Evangelicals for Life! Use code THEWEEKLY for 20% off The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commissionof the Southern Baptist Convention 901 Commerce Street, Suite 550 Nashville, TN 37203 Like Tweet Forward Preferences | Unsubscribe |
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