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Senior VP of Public Policy & Culture

Policy & Culture

Through the Dobson Policy & Culture Center, we focus on issues related to righteousness in the culture, such as the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained institution of marriage, parental rights, freedom of religion, and other liberties guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Critical Issue #1

The Next Generation

There is a fierce battle being waged now in our nation’s classrooms for the hearts and souls of our children and grandchildren. Make no mistake, the left and the secular culture are manipulating the…

Critical Issue #2

The Sanctity of Human Life

All life is sacred and is a gift from Almighty God. Sadly, however, many people in our society no longer understand or acknowledge the sanctity of human life.

Critical Issue #3

Marriage & Family

Marriage serves as the foundation for every dimension of human life. Everything of value rests on it, including procreation and the care and training of children.

Critical Issue #4

Religious Liberty

The first item listed in the Bill of Rights within the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of religious liberty.

Critical Issue #5

The Judicial System

Thomas Jefferson warned repeatedly about the emergence of an out-of-control judiciary that would destroy the Constitution and, along with it, America’s fundamental freedoms.

Critical Issue #6

Capitalism vs. Socialism

Democracy and capitalism have made our nation the most powerful and successful in the history of the world.

Critical Issue #7

The Nation of Israel

The Jews are God’s chosen people, and Israel is covenant land given to the Jews by Jehovah as an everlasting possession.

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JDFI Honors Shirley Dobson for Her Years of Service, and Welcomes Danae Dobson as the Newest Board Member

This past month, Shirley Dobson announced her retirement from the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute's (JDFI's) Board of Directors. Shirley selflessly served as the board's secretary since JDFI's inception in 2010. Through her time of unwavering commitment, JDFI's ministry has grown to impact millions of families with a gospel-driven message centered on God's redeeming grace and truth. At this same meeting, Danae Dobson was appointed as the newest JDFI board member.

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A Widow’s Anguish

Sadly, this will be an Easter forever burned into the heart of Stephanie Diller. She buried her police officer husband, Jonathan Diller, who was shot by a repeat criminal who should not have been on the streets.

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Celebrating Trans Visibility On Resurrection Sunday

While Christians on Good Friday were praying and reflecting on the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Biden administration focused on releasing its annual proclamation celebrating International Transgender Visibility Day, which this year fell on Resurrection Sunday—Easter.

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Are Christians Unfit to Be Foster Parents?

The war on Christians is on steroids in the Pacific Northwest. Sierra Dawn McClain describes in the March 23/24 Wall Street Journal how gender ideology is being used to “cleanse” the foster care system of Christian foster parents in Washington and Oregon.

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No Christ for The Children

An egg is not the symbol of our Risen Lord. Christians gather at the foot of the cross and celebrate the empty tomb. But even the secular egg is a threat to our current Caesars.

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Homeschooling Smear

The "progressive" education establishment in America is on the defensive as parents push back against leftist classroom indoctrination. Some frustrated parents have concluded the problem is too ingrained and are looking for alternatives to government schools. Homeschooling's growth has been explosive, and religious schools are doing well, too.

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We Are Winning

While many politicians would prefer to avoid it, there is no denying the raging culture war in America today. From abortion to pornography in public libraries and open borders versus secure borders, there is a growing divide in America on issues where compromise is difficult, if not impossible.

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Disappointed, But Determined

JDFI was disappointed when news broke that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) signed legislation passed by the Democrat legislature to codify same-sex marriage into law. We took some time to research exactly what happened.

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Dr. Dobson Warns of Online Scam

It has come to our attention that unscrupulous individuals have been using Dr. James Dobson's likeness and a false endorsement to entice unsuspecting people to buy online products.

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A Bad Week For Our Republic Under God

Last week was a big week for the abortion industry and transgender insanity. Both causes want to eradicate God and morality from America. The anti-baby abortion cause received the full embrace of Vice President Kamala Harris, who actually visited one of their "slaughter houses" in Minnesota. She was the first vice president to ever do so.

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Gary Bauer

Gary currently serves as senior vice president of Public Policy and Culture at JDFI, president of American Values, and chairman of Campaign for Working Families PAC. Previously, he served in the Reagan administration as Under Secretary of Education and Head of the Office of Policy Development. Gary became president of the Family Research Council, senior vice president of Focus on the Family, and was appointed by President Trump to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

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A word from Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson

“Public policy” refers in other contexts to politics, such as elections and political parties. That is not what we mean by the term. Our focus is on issues related to righteousness in the culture, such as the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained institution of marriage, parental rights, freedom of religion, and other liberties guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. This is an incomplete list but should be illustrative. Of course, we are also opposed to policies that are anti-biblical, such as critical race theory and other efforts to propagandize and manipulate the minds of children. We oppose the entire LGBTQ ideology, as well as adultery, premarital sex, and matters that most conservative Christians view as contrary to Scripture. At the heart of our belief system is a biblical worldview, such as absolute truth and the teachings of Jesus. We are committed to the family as outlined in the Book of Genesis, a view of the family that is under vicious attack from within our culture. We are here to defend the family with every resource. Indeed, defending and promoting these beliefs and the truths in God’s Word are our raison d’etre, our reason to be.
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