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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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Democrats “All In” On Socialism

Once upon a time, Americans would have scoffed at the idea that a major political party could successfully promote elements of socialism. It is no longer "once upon a time." 

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Check Your Library for These LGBT Books

A popular credit card company asks, "What's in your wallet?"

Perhaps a more important question for parents is this: "What's in your library?"

As The Daily Signal reports, so-called

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Linking Arms in Prayer

The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute is asking you to join us as we link arms Sunday, Aug. 22, with Rev. Franklin Graham and Christians worldwide in ardent prayer for the catastrophic events that

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Dr. James Dobson Speaks Out Regarding the Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

The events unfolding in Afghanistan are historically tragic and deeply distressing. As Americans, we should be grieved and outraged at the callous and grossly negligent manner in which our nation's

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Gold Medal Winner Runs for God

The Olympics were full of record-setting performances. They were also full of drama, and a fair share of controversy.

But in the midst of it all, one track and field star managed to shi

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Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Help Prevent Abortion

Most women don't want to have an abortion, even when facing an "unplanned pregnancy." But abortion mills such as Planned Parenthood present abortion as the only option.

Pro-life pregnancy c

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Sex On Birth Certificates Is Up For Grabs

Last week we told you that the American Medical Associat

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“Buyers’ Remorse” For Voters?

Some who voted for Joe Biden and other Democrats in the last presidential election expressed concerns about Donald Trump's tone, particularly on social media.

Less than one year into the Bi

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Muppet Babies Show Promotes Cross-Dressing

Creators of children's content are taking sides in the "pelvic culture wars." So says LifeSiteNews, which reports on the Muppets transition into an LGBT advocate.

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Planned Parenthood Closes Office in Nebraska

Pro-abortion activists and abortion giant Planned Parenthood continue to promote the evil business of abortion, aided in no small part by the Biden administration.

But in some states, t

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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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