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| Here is what you should know about one of the most important works of legislation on international religious freedom produced in the 20th century. 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 the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Here are five facts you should know about one of the most important works of legislation on international religious freedom produced in the 20th century: The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA) made it the policy of the U.S. government not only to condemn violations of religious freedom but to also promote and assist other governments in the promotion of the fundamental right to freedom of religion. The law also made it the policy to work with foreign governments that affirm and protect religious freedom in order to develop multilateral documents and initiatives to combat violations of religious freedom and promote the right to religious freedom abroad. Additionally the legislation affirms that “standing for liberty and standing with the persecuted,” the U.S. would use and implement appropriate tools in the foreign policy apparatus, including diplomatic, political, commercial, charitable, educational, and cultural channels, to promote respect for religious freedom by all governments and peoples., to promote respect for religious freedom by all governments and peoples. Read MoreThis Week at the ERLCRussell Moore is in Philadelphia today speaking at The Frequency Conference 2018, where he’ll be joining Eric Mason, Matt Chandler, Jackie Hill Perry, and others. Russell Moore also visited New York City earlier this week and was featured on Vox’s new Facebook Watch show, Consider It. Dan Darling was in New York City yesterday for the board meeting of Let My People Go, an organization empowering the local church to fight human trafficking by loving the most vulnerable. What You Need to KnowMatthew Arbo begins his article about the lottery like this: “Recently the Mega Millions lottery jackpot was $1.6 billion. Prior to the drawing on Tuesday, anyone who played had a roughly 1 in 292,000,000 chance of winning. Ludicrously slim odds.” Read more to find out how the lottery exploits the poor. Authorities must own to the fact that state-sponsored gambling was designed to oppress the poor through cunning expropriation. As a result, I call for abolition of state-sponsored gambling not because I think it is likely, but because God has made known his heart for the poor. And one day, all of us will give an account. The White House created a stir this week with the announcement that “the Trump administration is considering narrowly defining gender as a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth.” Andrew T. Walker analyzes society’s response and points out why it demonstrates deep confusion. Read his article here. No social, hormonal, cosmetic, or surgical augmentation can countermand the male-female binary. As the Psalmist declares in Psalm 100:3, “It is he who made us, and we are his.” This truth means that no activist or surgeon can suppress human nature, that we cannot run from ourselves without, eventually, human nature striking back. Palmer Williams highlights a significant pro-life win at Norway’s Supreme Court. Read her article about how a doctor’s conscience rights were upheld and be encouraged by the lives that will be saved as a result. Religious liberty and conscience rights for people of all faiths and all professions are vital to a free and flourishing society, especially when human lives are on the line. The ERLC is committed to standing up for these fundamental freedoms on Capitol Hill and internationally. News From Capitol HillThis week at the White House, the president signed the largest bill in American history to address a single drug crisis. The SUPPORT for Patients and Community Act (H.R.6) responds to the opioid crisis with $6 billion in funding, curbs drug shipments, lifts treatment restrictions, expands recovery centers, speeds up new painkiller research, and makes regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid. Along the bill’s path to passage, the ERLC policy team engaged with members of Congress and the White House, as well as Sheriffs’ associations, medical professionals, and the faith community. Featured PodcastsOn Signposts, Russell Moore answers the question, “What should Christians do about our differences on spiritual gifts?” Listen here. What's the best way to teach our kids about the Bible? Marty Machowski joins Dan Darling on The Way Home to talk about this and to offer some helpful tips for doing family devotions. Join the conversation here. From The Public SquareA Texas-size defense of religious liberty A trio of cases argues for exemptions to LGBT nondiscrimination laws. Fewer Sex Partners Means a Happier Marriage People who have had sex with fewer people seem to be more satisfied after they tie the knot. Religious Freedom or Tolerance: Who Decides? Religious tolerance was understood as permission given by the state to individuals and groups to practice religion. Survey sees mix of orthodox belief, shifting opinions Six in 10 Americans say religious belief is a matter of personal opinion. For 7 in 10 Americans, such religious beliefs include one true God existing in three persons -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit. But an increasing majority of Americans deny Jesus has always existed and many say the Holy Spirit is a force rather than a personal being. 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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