ERLC urges DEA to retain marijuana’s classification as schedule I substance
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to retain marijuana’s classification as a schedule I substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Schedule I is the designation meant for the most dangerous substances.
Vulnerable, determined Trump caps off memorable RNC
MILWAUKEE (BP) – Former President Donald Trump officially accepted the Republican Party presidential nomination during his Thursday night (July 18) speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC).
ERLC urges party leaders to prioritize pro-life issues
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is urging the committee chairmen for both political parties to prioritize pro-life policy in their parties’ soon-to-be-released platforms.
Two-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade overturn reminds of a “new beginning” for pro-life movement
WASHINGTON (BP) – Monday (June 24) marks the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is celebrating this victory for the pro-life movement while acknowledging there is still more work to be done.
ERLC strives to do their work ‘with hope’ Leatherwood says
INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – During his address to messengers at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting, Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, said the entity strives to shine the light of Christ in the realm of public policy.
Pence expresses gratitude for work of ERLC
INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – Vice President Mike Pence expressed his gratitude for the work of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) during a special lunch event hosted by the entity on Tuesday (June 11) of the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.
NOBTS’ ‘Crescent City Worship’ releases live worship album
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – “Crescent City Worship”, a newly-named collection of students, staff and friends of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College, has released its first ever album featuring Dove award-winning vocalist Meredith Andrews.
ERLC urges Congress to consider pro-life policy priorities during funding negotiations
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has sent a letter urging Congress to consider three pro-life policy priorities during funding negotiations for the 2025 fiscal year.
Dew reminds NOBTS graduates of Kingdom values
NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College, exhorted the schools’ May 2024 graduates to remember what has “real, significant value” in the kingdom of God.
ERLC applauds bipartisan House vote passing Antisemitism Awareness Act amid campus protests
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is applauding a May 1 vote by the U.S. House of Representatives which passed a bill known as the “Antisemitism Awareness Act” amid nationwide protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war.
