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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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Three More SCOTUS Decisions Illustrate the Importance of the Judicial Branch

One of these decisions prioritizes abortion over unborn lives and women's health, while two other rulings uphold protections for religious freedom. All three demonstrate the necessity of judges

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The Supreme Courts Ruling In Bostock Signals Difficult Days Ahead

July 16, 2020 — I write this with a heavy heart for our country. The reason for my grave concern is the recent egregious Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County.

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Dr. James Dobson Celebrates Another U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That Protects Religious Freedom

July 8, 2020 — The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic order of nuns who care for the poor and elderly, are finally free to live and work in accordance with their faith!

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Dr. James Dobson Commends the Supreme Court Ruling that Preserves Religious Freedom and Supports School Choice

July 1, 2020 — I'm pleased to report that the U.S. Supreme Court got one right yesterday, issuing a ruling that protects religious freedom and supports school choice!

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Dr. James Dobson Calls Out the Supreme Court’s Decision that Prioritizes Abortion Over the Health of Women

June 29, 2020 — The U.S. Supreme Court blundered again! In a disturbing decision released this morning, five justices struck down a Louisiana law that offered the most basic of health protectio

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American Moments #1: Julia Ward Howe and The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Family Guide Video Recap As America was struggling through the Civil War in 1861, a woman named Julia Ward Howe was staying at the historic Willard InterContinental Washington in Washington, D.C. One evening, she attended a military review where soldiers were singing patriotic songs. A friend encouraged her to write better words to accompany one of the melodies she heard. Early the next morning, she awoke with lines rushing through her mind. She quickly wrote them down before they disappeared. Those words became one of the most famous songs in American history: “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord…” Published in 1862, The Battle Hymn of the Republic became an anthem of courage, conviction, and hope during one of the darkest periods in our nation’s history. Why This Moment Matters Julia Ward Howe’s poem reminded Americans that freedom is not merely a political idea—it is rooted in moral truth. Throughout American history, many leaders have believed that liberty comes from God and that nations flourish when they seek His wisdom and guidance. The Battle Hymn calls people to remember that God is actively at work in human history and that individuals have a responsibility to ...

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Dr. James Dobson Decries the Supreme Court’s Ruling that Redefines “Sex” Under Title VII

June 15, 2020 — In an outrageous ruling that should shake America's collective conscience to its core, the U.S. Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of "sex" under Title VII of the Civil Rig

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Dr. James Dobson Points To Some Encouraging News For Our Hurting Nation

June 5, 2020 — As our nation continues to stagger under the weight of George Floyd's tragic murder, the related riots, the continuing blows from the coronavirus, and the economic fallout, anger

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Dr. James Dobson Calls on Americans to Contact Legislators and Demand a Stop to Planned Parenthood’s Fraud

May 27, 2020 — "On May 19, the headline read: 'Planned Parenthood affiliates improperly applied for and received $80 million in coronavirus stimulus funds.' This is outrageous, and it shows Pla

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President Trump Declares Churches and Houses of Worship as Essential

May 22, 2020 — As reported by Fox News: President Trump on Friday announced that new CDC guidance will classify houses of worship as "essential," as he called on governors to allow them to open

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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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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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