Category Archives: Government

Kentucky already seeing impact of Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage

By wpengine | Published: August 12, 2015

People of faith across the United States are wondering how the 5-4 decision of the United States Supreme Court to redefine marriage will impact them. In Kentucky, we didn’t have to wait long to find out. All of a sudden, volunteer chaplains reportedly have been turned away by Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) unless […]

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Kentucky Baptists still believe same-sex marriage is wrong. Here’s why.

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: June 29, 2015

Last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling represents a departure from the entire scope of civilized human history as the justices turned a blind eye to the historic teachings of every major religion in the world. Determined to alter our society, they have thrown nature, the needs of children, and the rights of voters to the wind […]

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Today’s Supreme Court Ruling

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: June 26, 2015

The hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ and our confidence in the sovereignty of God gives Baptists in Kentucky joy and optimism even in the face of today’s ruling. I don’t think many people in America are surprised by the SCOTUS ruling in favor of same sex marriage. Given the tenor of the court […]

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State lawmakers set to debate critical issues

By wpengine | Published: January 27, 2015

In the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly session, several critical issues will be considered, but a few rise to the top of my list of concerns for families in our state. First, and once again, we continue to hope the House of Representatives will work to get pro-life legislation passed. After years of committee leadership deliberately killing […]

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