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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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Dr. Dobson Condemns Planned Parenthood’s “Business as Usual” During this Crisis

March 31, 2020 - As I shared last week, governors in multiple states are issuing executive orders to halt "elective surgeries" including abortion procedures during this pandemic.

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Dr. Dobson Applauds Governors Greg Abbott and Mike DeWine for Halting Abortions in the Midst of the Pandemic, Calls on Other Governors to Follow Suit

March 26, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson, President of the James Dobson Family Institute, regarding the need to stop elective abortions and focus instead on sa

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Dr. Dobson Urges Americans to Respond to This Heinous Atrocity and Take a Stand for Life

February 27, 2020 — "In October and November of 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation making animal cruelty a federal crime. Yet incredulously,

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Dr. James Dobson Condemns “Abhorrent Decision” by Colorado Legislature to Vote Down a Bill Protecting Surviving Victims of Abortion

February 13, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson, President of the James Dobson Family Institute, regarding a Colorado legislative committee's decision to vote down

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Dr. James Dobson Urges Americans to Put Aside Partisanship and Celebrate Successes

February 5, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson regarding President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

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Dr. James Dobson Urges Parents to Stop ‘the Super Bowl Shoulder Shrug’ and Protect Children from ‘Adopt[ing] an Unhealthy and Dishonoring View of Women and Sexuality’

February 4, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson, President of the James Dobson Family Institute, regarding the hypersexualized Super Bowl.

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Dr. James Dobson Asks Why Fox Sports Says “Yes” to Drag Queens and “No” to Abortion Survivors

January 30, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson regarding the apparent decision of Fox Sports to run ads featuring drag queens during Super Bowl programming while i

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Dr. James Dobson Thanks President Trump for Being the First President to Speak at the Annual March for Life

January 23, 2020 — The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson regarding President Donald Trump's upcoming address at the 47th annual March for Life.

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Dr. James Dobson Applauds Tennessee Lawmakers’ Efforts to Help Every Child Find a Forever Home

The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson, president of the James Dobson Family Institute, regarding Tennessee lawmakers' efforts to protect children and religious freedom.

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Dr. James Dobson Applauds Trump Administration for Protecting this Nation’s First Liberty

The following quote may be attributed to Dr. James Dobson, president of the James Dobson Family Institute, regarding Thursday's proposed rules and guidance documents issued from nine federal agencies,

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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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