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Bush believes history will vindicate stem cell decision

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--In his new book, former President George W. Bush provides a behind-the-scenes look at his landmark 2001 decision that prohibited most forms of embryonic stem cell research, acknowledging that he knew very little about the issue when he first arrived in office but explaining how six months of research led him to a conclusion he believes will be vindicated by science and history.       Bush's "Decision Points," No. 1 on The New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list, lays out 14 of the most significant decisions he believes shaped his life and his presidency. He devotes one of those chapters to his much-debated August 2001 decision that allowed federal money to be used for research only on embryonic stem cell lines that were in existence at the time of his speech. The decision prohibited federal dollars from going toward any lines created after that date.       Because embryonic stem cell research requires the destruction of embryos, pro-lifers oppose it. Bush's decision received mixed reviews from both sides of the issue. At the time -- just weeks before the September terrorist attacks -- it was considered the biggest decision yet of his young administration.       He twice vetoed bills that would have overturned his policy and allowed more embryonic stem cell lines to be funded.       His administration, Bush writes, began tackling the issue on the ninth day of his first term, when advisor Margaret Spellings briefed Bush and a domestic policy team on several issues, including stem cell research. Spellings told Bush the Clinton administration had issued guidelines permitting federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research, but that Bush had taken office before the guidelines had taken effect. Spellings began: "We have several options going forward --"       "That's as far as she got before I cut her off. 'First of all,' I asked, 'what exactly is a stem cell?'" Bush writes.

SOLEMN ASSEMBLY:
5-day guide for repentance

[QUOTE@right@150="In this urgent call to prayer for Southern Baptists, it is absolutely critical that serious repentance be a central part of the emphasis (during a solemn assembly.)"
-- Greg Frizzell]NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--An emphasis on repentance is at the heart of the call to solemn assembly issued in the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force report adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention, and resources are available to assist pastors in leading their congregations in the spiritual exercise.

Taiwanese churches needing American help

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BP)--A desperate plea for help is ringing out to churches across America. Most churches have not heard the call and others have not considered that they could be the answer. Across Taiwan, the church is wavering. The resources are available, but the training and vision are lacking.

MARRIAGE DIGEST: Obama signals his views on ‘gay marriage’ could change

WASHINGTON (BP)--President Obama twice indicated during pre-Christmas interviews that his views on marriage could change and that he may eventually become the first sitting president publicly to support "gay marriage."

FIRST-PERSON: The best films of 2010

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP)–Though a critic’s best-of and worst-of lists are subjective, there is a somewhat noble reason for their construction. Sure, we movie reporters seek payback for time suffered over the past year, but today, let’s concentrate on some films that uplifted the spirit, some that gave us pause concerning social and political woes, […]

FIRST-PERSON: The worst films of 2010

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP)–Along with proclaiming our favorite films, it’s that time of the year when most critics seek payback for having to sit through films that test the theory “no one deliberately makes a bad movie.” Going through the list of over 200 pictures I saw this past year, far too many were found […]

FIRST-PERSON: Saving your family from selfishness

ARLINGTON, Va. (BP)--"I'm afraid they're becoming really selfish," my friend said.

‘Reconstruir Haití’ para ayudar a los sobrevivientes que sufren

PUERTO PRÍNCIPE, Haití (BP)--La situación apremiante de los haitianos que sobrevivieron al terremoto del 12 de enero del 2010 es profundamente conmovedora, aún más allá de nuestro entendimiento, dicen los líderes socorristas bautistas del sur que han ido a Haití. La gran mayoría de su capital, Puerto Príncipe, sigue en ruinas un año después del temblor de magnitud de 7.0 que mató a unas 300,000 personas y dejó a más de 1 millón sin un lugar para vivir.       Sin embargo, aquellos líderes socorristas también afirman que a pesar del enorme reto de reconstruir Haití, el amor de Dios impulsa a Su pueblo a preocuparse por la gente necesitada. A través de una tarea conjunta llamada "Recontruir Haití", tienen la meta de poner por lo menos a 3,200 familias – y quizás hasta 6,200—en viviendas decentes antes de que termine el 2013. Un proyecto piloto en Haití ya ha erigido 250 casas.       "No hay manera de describir las condiciones horrendas en que vivien cientos de miles de haitianos," dijo Jeff Palmer, director ejecutivo de Baptist Global Response, una organización de ayuda y desarrollo internacional. "La desesperación es tan real que casi puedes tocarla. Estamos llamando a los bautistas del sur y a otras personas que se preocupan por ayudar a los haitianos en es situación tan urgente y que quieren ver llegar el Reino de Dios a las vidas haitianas. Queremos ver a las familias haitianas protegidos en casas seguras de manera que les dén dignidad y al mismo tiempo glorificar a Dios."       Nadie puede negar el tamaño colosal del reto de la reconstrucción.

ASAMBLEA SOLEMNE: Guía de 5 días para el arrepentimiento

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Un énfasis en el arrepentimiento es la base del llamado a la asamblea solemne que emanó del reporte del Grupo de Trabajo del Resurgimiento de la Gran Comisión y que la Convención Bautista del Sur adoptó, y hay recursos disponibles para ayudar a los pastores a guiar a sus congregaciones en el ejercicio espiritual.

99 se van de NAMB como parte del recorte de personal

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Un tercio del personal de la Junta de Misiones Norteamericanas (NAMB, por sus siglas en inglés) dejará su puesto a finales del año como consecuencia de los incentivos para la jubilación adelantada y otros recortes de personal en la entidad bautista del sur. El viernes 10 de diciembre, NAMB reconoció a los jubilados que han aprovechado los incentivos ofrecidos a inicios de octubre.