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Posted in Uncategorized on May 8th, 2009
As I have reported here, here, and here, many conservative Christian groups are concerned about the passage of H.R. 1913 (referred to the “Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill”) that would add “sexual orientation” to the list of protected statuses enjoying federal protection. Matt Barber, director of cultural affairs with Liberty Counsel and associate dean with [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 8th, 2009
Science Daily reports on a study released today at the European Congress on Obesity: ‘There have been a lot of assumptions that both reduced physical activity and increased energy intake have been major drivers of the obesity epidemic. Until now, nobody has proposed how to quantify their relative contributions to the rise in obesity since [...]
The Reverend Robert C. Baker, B.B.A, M.Div., M.S., is an ordained pastor in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, and serves as an adjunct professor of philosophy at Lindenwood University's Belleville, IL campus. He is general editor of Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal (CPH, 2011), author of "Natural Law, Human Sexuality, and Forde's 'Acid Test'" appearing in that volume, is the author of What Happened To Merry Christmas?, and has authored or edited numerous Bible studies and books.
