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Gary Bauer

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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Are American Christians Abandoning the Jewish People?

Of all the hatreds in a fallen world, none is more pervasive and persistent than hatred of Jews, God’s covenant people. Antisemites on the Left, from Marxists to Islamofascists, have rioted on the campuses of our “elite” universities. Hate crimes in major US cities, such as New York, have exploded. Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for New York City mayor was built on antisemitism and hatred of Israel. Antisemites are now serving in Congress. Historians have shown that countries that tolerate and promote antisemitism almost inevitably embrace other evils and often lose freedom. America must confront this evil or suffer the same consequences.

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The Power of Prayer

Sophia Forchas is a 13-year-old student at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On August 27, Sophia was with her classmates for the beginning of the school-year worship service. During the service, a demon-possessed assailant opened fire on the students, killing two and injuring thirty. Sophia was grievously wounded. I don’t casually use the words “demon-possessed.” The killer hated Jesus. He drew a picture of himself looking in a mirror with a demon staring back at him. Doctors were not hopeful about Sophia’s prognosis. A bullet was lodged in her brain. She was placed in a medically induced coma. Fearful that the brain swelling would cause more damage, part of her skull had to be removed. Doctors doubted she would ever fully recover. Yet in late September, a recuperating, smiling Sophia returned home and was reunited with her family and friends.

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We Are Winning The Battle For Our Children!

Here’s some good news. A new study has found that the percentage of young Americans who believe they are transgender has dropped sharply. It has declined 50 percent in just two years. This is a significant victory.

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The First Monday of October

The Supreme Court’s new term began on the first Monday of this month, and it started on a sour note. An annual Washington, D.C., Sunday service to pray for the justices had none of the justices in attendance this year because of a security threat.

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Saying Goodbye to James Dobson

The day was full of emotion as we celebrated Dr. Dobson’s life and glorified God and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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The Epidemic of Anti-Police and Anti-Christian Violence

Charlie Kirk’s memorial service was a historic event.

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What Men Meant for Evil God Used for Good

Charlie Kirk’s memorial service was a historic event.

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America’s Turning Point?

Our hearts were broken by the assassination of Christian conservative leader Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, September 10.

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President Trump Celebrates Faith

Dr. James Dobson fought all his life for faith, family, and freedom. He was deeply concerned about the erosion of religious liberty in the United States.

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Faith Under Fire

Less than a week after our founder and leader Dr. James Dobson went to be with the Lord, there was a horrific attack on children worshipping at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Dobson would have immediately seen and understood the deeper meaning of the tragedy.

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Gary Bauer

Gary has an accomplished career in the public policy field, having served in numerous leadership positions during the past several decades. He participated in the Reagan administration as Under Secretary of Education, and then White House Head of the Office of Policy Development. After leaving the Reagan White House, Gary became president of the Family Research Council and senior vice president of Focus on the Family.

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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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