Christmas Teaches Us That God is Near

by John Stemberger As we approach Christmas this year I am provoked by the thought that our God is near. He is not a far away God, distant or remote. Instead, the God who exists is one who came to seek and save the lost. He does not want distance or enmity between Him...

2013 Accomplishments

A couple of the videos from our Annual Policy Awards Dinner showcase some of what we’ve accomplished this year. Our 2012-2013 FFPC In the News video from our Annual Dinner showcases a little of what we’ve worked on: And here’s a video showing the...
Final 2013 Legislative Report

Final 2013 Legislative Report

Dear Friends, We have come to the end of another 60 day legislative session. This year has had some really high-profile victories and also some defeats.  I am more and more convinced each year that law and policy absolutely influences people’s values, attitudes and...

Let Scouting Principles Stand

This op-ed appeared in USA Today on February 5, 2013. If the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) departs from its longstanding policy and allows openly gay scoutmasters and scouts, it will destroy the legitimacy and security of this American institution. A change in policy...