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The Earth Is the Lord’s The Law of God and Public Policy: The Environment (1) We are stewards of God’s creatures. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has…

The Lesson of the Cities of Refuge (2) The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (14) In war it may be necessary to take the life of another human being. “But if he pushed him suddenly without…

The Lesson of the Cities of Refuge (1) The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (13) More evidence of grace in the Law of God. “‘When the LORD your God cuts off the nations whose land the…

A Hint of Grace to Come The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (12) The Law of God opens the way for the grace of God. “When an ox gores a man or a woman to death,…

Individual Responsibility The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (11) Every person is responsible for his own conduct before the Lord. “‘Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put…

Law and Public Policy in the Age of Grace The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (10) The application of God’s Law requires mindfulness of God’s grace. “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to…

The Protection of Women The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (9) God’s Law elevates the status of women. “But if in the open country a man meets a young woman who is betrothed, and the man…

Life in the Womb The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (8) Human life begins in the womb. “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no…

Taking Life: War The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (7) In war it may be necessary to take the life of another human being. “When you go out to war against your enemies.…” Deuteronomy 20:1 The…

Taking Life: Capital Punishment The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (6) The death penalty has not been revoked; however, it must be postponed as long as possible. “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put…