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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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Religious Liberty Under Siege

There was a truly disturbing attack on religious liberty last week.

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The Socialist War On The Family

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) recently uploaded a YouTube video featuring a panel discussion on the family that took place at one of their conferences.

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Smearing Israel

There is a vicious campaign of lies being waged against the state of Israel.

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Good News in Cultural-Political Wars

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk recently interviewed a Christian camp leader whose ministry is aimed at high school students.

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The Anti-Parent Conspiracy

We have just learned that there was an orchestrated conspiracy launched in 2021 at the highest levels of our government.

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Promises Made. Promises Kept.

On the Fourth of July, President Trump signed into law what he named the “one big beautiful bill” — the debate leading into its final passage was emotional and divisive.

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Here Is What Is in the New Spending and Tax Law

On the Fourth of July, President Trump signed into law what he named the “one big beautiful bill” — the debate leading into its final passage was emotional and divisive.

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The Supreme Court’s Incredible Term

In recent years before its last term, the Supreme Court had been dominated by activist judges whose rulings undermined religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and our constitutional freedoms.

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From the White House: The Most Powerful Four Words

We join the American people in thanking God that the US military was able to strike Iranian nuclear sites on June 21. One of the world’s most dangerous regimes must not be allowed to have the world’s most deadly weapons. The operation was carried out flawlessly and with precision. Miraculously, it has been reported that the Iranian military was unable to fire one missile at US aircraft before those planes had left Iranian air space.

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Honoring 250 Years of American Courage

Saturday, in Washington, D.C., we celebrated the 250th birthday of the US Army. That army has answered the call of our nation time after time, beginning with our revolution against England, right up to the present day. Any observer would have been filled with great love for our country and the brave men and women who have defended it.

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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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