Yet according to this year’s October Evangelical Leaders Survey, evangelical leaders are split right down the line when it comes to concealed weapons in churches. Exactly half say that concealed weapons should be allowed in church services; the other half indicated that they should not be allowed. “This is the first time that we’ve seen …
The measure was upheld by the California Supreme Court on May 25, 2009. But on Aug. 4, 2010, in the case Perry v. Schwarzenegger, District Court Chief Judge Vaughn Walker overturned the proposition, ruling that it violates the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the 14th Amendment. The decision was appealed to the Ninth Circuit …
Considered one of the foremost leaders and thinkers in the founding of the evangelical Christian movement, Grounds remained central in its development over the past 60 years. He was known for his commitment to social action, concern and care for the needs of the poor and under-represented, and a mentor to local, regional, national and …
In Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Kathleen M. Winn, Winn argues that the tax credit violates the Establishment Clause of the first amendment. The plaintiff said that because donations to secular schools are lower than donations to religious ones, secular schools and students are at a disadvantage. The NAE argues that the moneys funding …
“To all followers of Islam: Please do not judge all Christians by the behavior of one extremist,” NAE President Leith Anderson said. “One person with 30 silent followers does not speak for 300 million Americans who will never burn a Qu’ran.” The Qu’ran burning event has been broadly condemned by American religious leaders. The NAE …
NAE President Leith Anderson said, “Amazing — half of evangelical leaders have personally met with the congressional representatives. Adding phone calls and mail raises the percentage even higher. Some may say the motivation is primarily political persuasion. I think it is primarily good Christian citizenship.” Like others, Rosemary Schindler, President of Schindler’s Ark, said she …
The poll, conducted by Gallup, Inc, shows[*]: 76 percent of evangelicals believe sex between an unmarried man and woman is morally wrong. 77 percent of evangelicals believe abortion is morally wrong. 79 percent of evangelicals believe having a baby outside of marriage is morally wrong. These figures suggest that an unmarried evangelical who unexpectedly becomes …
“Spencer v. World Vision, Inc., confirms the fundamental right of religious organizations, protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to hire staff who shares their biblical understanding,” said Carl H. Esbeck, NAE Legal Counsel. “No one questions the right of secular groups to hire staff who support the organization’s purpose. Religious organizations deserve the …
During Mah’s administration, he worked to empower the local Church to serve the most vulnerable by successfully guiding organizational improvements, strategic development and missional focus for World Relief. Mah’s previous 27 years of executive experience at General Motors were instrumental in his innovative leadership at World Relief. “When Sammy came to World Relief, we were …
“The legislation makes significant progress toward parity in criminal penalties for possession and use of crack and powder cocaine,” said Galen Carey, NAE Director of Government Affairs. “While not fully equalizing penalties for the two drugs, the Fair Sentencing Act reduces the disparity and will also reduce the cost to taxpayers of unnecessarily length incarceration.” …
