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"A vaccination is not only something that's acceptable for Christians. It's something we ought to thank God that we have the technology for because it's going to get us back to doing the things that we need to do quicker."
—
@drmoore
(Video credit: PBS Newshour)
UPDATE: Capitol Hill Baptist Church wins its request to meet in D.C.
From the judge's opinion, ”It is for the Church, not the District or this Court, to define for itself the meaning of ‘not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.’ Hebrews 10:25.”
The
#MasterpieceCakeshop
case is important because if we don’t have freedom of conscience, if people aren’t able to act in accordance with their deeply held beliefs, then we have a government that can do absolutely anything. -
@drmoore
We can’t model what we don’t believe. Your children, your mentees, your disciples, your youth group—they are learning from you even if you don’t know yet. —
@JackieHillPerry
“We all have moments when we could use a little more time in Sunday school, and this is one of those moments for the Department of Justice.” -
@drmoore
Evangelical leader Russell Moore to AG Jeff Sessions: "We all have moments when we could use a little more time in Sunday school, and this is one of those moments for the Department of Justice"
“The vast majority of the church on earth right now is not white, is not American, and does not speak English, even less so the church in heaven, including the King seated on the throne in the middle of it.”
-
@drmoore
, speaking at
@Acts29DC
’s event, “Race, Grace, & the Church.”
UPDATE: both
#prolife
bills before the Senate today failed.
Pain Capable: 53 yeas 44 nays
Born-Alive: 56 yeas 41 nays
"It ought to be a national scandal that the U.S. Senate failed to advance either of these basic and common-sense bills that would protect human life.”
@drmoore
“Despite the philosophical and legal differences individuals like me will have with her, Judge Jackson’s confirmation is a history-making moment. We should appreciate it as such.” —
@LeatherwoodTN
"The church in America must move beyond the preservation of sound doctrine to the application of that doctrine outside the walls of the church!"
-
@CharlieDates
#MLK50Conference
Thankfully,
#SCOTUS
today upheld the principle that faith-based organizations have the constitutional right to hire those who share the organization’s beliefs free from interference from the government and the courts.
"The culture of death means that life is valued in terms of its power, and that is far deeper, and more dangerous, than just a momentary culture war."
-
@drmoore
BREAKING:
@drmoore
comments on the
#SCOTUS
ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and the importance of religious liberty after Jack Phillips won 7-2.
.
@drmoore
: "What would you say to someone who has been through awful abuse or assault and feels like they are too broken to serve the Lord?"
Listen to
@BethMooreLPM
's powerful answer:
#ERLC2018
Today we are announcing that
@drmoore
will be leaving the ERLC after leading the organization for 8 consequential years. Moore will join
@CTMagazine
for a new role as Public Theologian and Director of the Public Theology Project.
Our Savior was born a mixed-race Savior. In his flesh, Christ embodied the racial diversity that would mark his kingdom. His kaleidoscopic heritage pointed to the day when every knee in heaven and earth would bow at his name. —
@caseybhough
“What if we gave hospitality and gave the benefit of the doubt instead of vilifying people who don’t align with all of our beliefs? It would almost be like we are acting distinctly Christian.”
-
@mattchandler74
#SBC18
NEW podcast:
@BenjaminSWatson
is known to many as an accomplished NFL player, but more importantly, he is a child of God who is deeply committed to the gospel. He’s particularly passionate about the value of all human life and racial unity.
We are so thankful for the hundreds of people who joined us in D.C. for Evangelicals for Life 2018 and then marched for life with us. Here’s a glimpse of our participation in the
#MarchForLife
yesterday.
#EFL2018
"Segregation, like slavery, was shown to be what all human consciences already knew it to be: not just a political injustice or a social inequity (although certainly that) but also a sin against God and neighbor and a repudiation of the gospel." -
@drmoore
#MLK50Conference
.
@drmoore
: "Maria and I often say that our secret to a happy marriage is that we both don't go crazy at the same time."
@BethMooreLPM
: "Yes, that is very good advice."
#ERLC2018
We sent a letter from
@drmoore
to 535 Congressional offices today to encourage pro-life protections, like the Hyde Amendment, in our federal budget.
We are unwaveringly pro-life and urge these protections to "save lives and protect consciences."
BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court rules in favor of
#NIFLA
, marking a victory for free speech, religious liberty, and the sanctity of human life. Americans should not be forced by the state to promote messages that conflict with their beliefs.
#SCOTUS
.
@drmoore
and other evangelical Christian leaders have called for the federal government to make public its investigation into a report of hysterectomies performed on women without their consent at a Georgia immigrant detention center.
“The person who is hostile to you because you are a Christian, if you spend some time talking to them, you will probably find a horrible back story that involved a Christian. We should have compassion for that person.” —
@drmoore
#FTC18
“The court affirmed the freedom of speech, freedom of expression, that the state can't force pro-life organizations to participate in abortion.” -
@drmoore
#NIFLA
#SCOTUS
Sex trafficking is a human dignity issue because every person bears the image of God. Those who are victimized by this cruelty not only deserve our compassion; they deserve the full protection of law & the means to pursue justice through our legal system.
“Jesus does not need you to protect his reputation. Jesus exposes sin in order to redirect and heal. Let’s wreck this illusion that abuse is a public relations issue to manage and let’s do what’s right.” -
@drmoore
#SBC18
NEW from
@drmoore
: Rogers would talk to children about the darkest topics possible, addressing children’s fears directly, whether those fears were about being sucked down the drain in a bathtub or parents’ divorcing or the death of grandparents.
U.S. Senator
@BenSasse
just spoke on the Senate floor responding to Virginia Gov. Northam’s unconscionable support for late-term abortion & beyond.
“Let’s be clear," Sasse said, "We’re talking about fourth-trimester abortion or what anyone in the normal world calls infanticide.”
Tim Keller recently provided an excellent example of gracious apologetics when he spoke at the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in London. His address can teach pastors, lobbyists, and church members alike how to speak well of Christ in the public square.
The U.S. Senate just passed the bipartisan First Step Act by a vote of 87-12. This criminal justice reform bill has been a key part of our legislative agenda and we are thankful for the broad coalition that led to this victory!
“We need a fully orbed pro-life position that sees human dignity in the womb, in our cities, in nursing homes, in the halls of power, and in refugee camps. We need a recovery of the robust Christian theology of human dignity.”
@dandarling
lecture at
@Heritage
today in Washington.
We are at a very pivotal time in our culture. Over the last several years, race has been brought to the forefront. It's imperative that we as believers engage with each other from a biblical perspective.
#MLK50Conference
@drmoore
@benjaminswatson
“Obviously, if this did happen it would be disqualifying, and obviously if this did not happen it would be a horrible thing to wrongfully accuse someone of doing.” -
@drmoore
Our Executive Vice President
@pbethancourt
made a motion on the floor at
#SBC18
calling for the SBC to form a task force to address issues related to sexual assault and abuse and domestic violence, as well as to find recommendations for ministering to victims.
"Akira Kurosawa once said, ‘The role of the artist is to not look away,’ and with difficult and controversial topics like abortion we especially need artists to play this role." -
@brettmccracken
We are losing a generation—not because they are secularists, but because they believe we are. What this demands is not a rebranding, but a repentance—meaning, as the Bible does, a turnaround. —
@drmoore
Tonight in Washington, Sen.
@BenSasse
asked the Senate to pass by unanimous consent the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The bill would ensure legal protection and medical care for a baby born alive after a failed abortion. The vote was blocked by Sen.
@PattyMurray
.
NEW: "Gay Girl, Good God" by
@JackieHillPerry
shows every reader, Christian or not, same-sex attracted or not, that the path of Christ is not one of ease, but it is one of unfathomable reward and all-satisfying joy. —Matt Moore
Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire from the Supreme Court this summer. He was appointed by President Reagan & served for 30 years. Today's announcement leads to an open seat that could define the future of religious liberty, human dignity, & other issues for generations.
#SCOTUS
“As we grieve the loss of Billy Graham, let's thank God that in this man's life we were able to see the gospel that is, still and forever, the power of God unto salvation.” -
@drmoore
PRESS RELEASE:
@drmoore
and
@BenjaminSWatson
will join community leaders in New Orleans for a special ceremony this weekend to dedicate a new sonogram machine provided by a partnership between Watson and the ERLC's Psalm 139 Project:
“Seeing yet another drop in refugee numbers should be a shock to the conscience of all Americans. One day we will be ashamed that we as a nation turned inward, and away from our great tradition of serving as a beacon of liberty to those fleeing for their lives." -
@drmoore
"I am saddened and disappointed that the Supreme Court did not take this opportunity to bring sanity into this dispute over religious exercise in Nevada." —
@drmoore
Join us at
#SBC19
as we have a candid conversation on "Sexual Abuse and the Southern Baptist Convention" on June 10th at 9 PM.
With everything that is happening around us, this is a conversation that Christians desperately need to have.
This morning’s release of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision marks a true turning point for the pro-life movement.
It is a turning point that we have continually prayed and advocated for.
Twenty Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries have raised $1.5 million in scholarships to offer minority students in Memphis as part of a new initiative in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
PRESS RELEASE: Russell Moore affirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court justice nominee.
“I have long respected Judge Barrett, not only as a highly accomplished jurist but also as an adoptive parent,"
@drmoore
said. Read his full quote here.
Concern for public health is not a violation of religious liberty. Let’s not only obey the laws of our states and cities, let’s seek to do even more than asked in order to shoulder our responsibilities. —
@drmoore
The church can be one of the first places a girl runs to when she finds out she has an unplanned pregnancy; it should never be the place she avoids because of shame and guilt. —
@amymford