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Cassidy receives A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

By Office of Sen. Billy Cassidy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has released a statement following his A+ rating on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s 2023 national pro-life scorecard. The rating recognizes his work in Congress to protect the lives of innocent unborn children. “Being pro-life means being pro-mothers, pro-babies, and pro-healthy futures - a philosophy I carry with me in the Senate,” said Cassidy. “Proud to receive this recognition and looking forward to continuing my efforts in Congress to protect an unborn child’s right to life.” Some of Cassidy’s efforts in 2023 to protect the lives of unborn babies include: Cassidy introduces permanent ban on taxpayer funding for abortions Cassidy votes to block illegal VA abortion rule Cassidy demands answers on HHS promoting “AbortionFinder” website, targeting of minors to get abortions without parents’ knowledge Cassidy sounds alarm over the potential use of taxpayer dollars to promote abortion services in schools Cassidy urges HELP Chair Sanders to ensure pro-life protections, protect parental consent in funding for school-based health centers … [Read more...]

Kennedy receives “A+” rating for championing pro-life values

By Office of Sen. John Kennedy MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has earned an “A+” rating for his commitment to protecting the lives of the unborn through his pro-life legislative record during the first session of the 118th Congress. The Susan B. Anthony List’s national scorecard recognizes lawmakers who have consistently championed life through their voting records and legislative leadership. “All human life, whether its 82 years or 82 seconds old, is precious. I will never stop defending America’s defenseless unborn children,” said Kennedy. During the first session of the 118th Congress, Kennedy cosponsored legislation to prevent the Biden administration’s Department of Defense from facilitating abortions. The senator also cosponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to permanently stop federal funding for abortions. In the 117th Congress, Kennedy opposed using taxpayer money to fund abortions and voted against Democrats’ attempt to force states to legalize abortion up to the point of a child’s birth. He also helped lead an effort to defund Planned Parenthood. Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Kennedy co-led the pro-life … [Read more...]

15th NOBTS Defend apologetics conference draws record crowd, honors retiring Robert Stewart

By Marilyn Stewart, NOBTS communications NEW ORLEANS (NOBTS) - The 15th annual Defend apologetics conference at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, Jan. 2-5, welcomed 465 registrants from colleges and churches from 20 states to hear biblical responses to pressing questions from culture. Fifteen plenary speakers and more than 100 breakout sessions addressed topics and provided biblical responses to issues in brain science, quantum physics, modern film, counter-Christian belief systems, evidence for the resurrection, transhumanism, sexuality and culture, and other subjects. Robert Stewart, director and professor of philosophy and theology, pointed to 1 Peter 3:15 in the opening plenary to caution listeners that knowledge and skill in apologetics is good, but not enough. “The degree to which you are effective in evangelism, missions, apologetics, and in ministry in general will in large part be equal to the degree to which you are committed to Jesus Christ, the degree to which you have submitted to the Lordship of Christ,” Stewart said. He added with urgency, “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts.” Plenary speakers included Jamie Dew, NOBTS president; David Calhoun, Gonzaga University; … [Read more...]