Barbara Brown Zikmund is a historian and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Her research and writing has focused on the role of women in the church, the evolution of 20th-century Protestant denominations (with special attention to the United Church of […]

The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. Hannah Daniel is the commission’s director of public policy.

Read an October 11, 2011 article from Time about Governor Chris Christie’s endorsement of Mitt Romney.

Read an article in the Christian Science Monitor about the consequences of Robert Jeffress’ ‘cult’ comment to Rick Perry’s presidential campaign.

Concerned Women for America aims “to bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy.” Issues dealing with sanctity of life are among its core concerns. Penny Young Nance is chief executive officer and president.

Read Richard Mouw’s CNN column in response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial Mormonism remark.

Americans United for Life describes itself as “the first national pro-life organization in America.” Charmaine Yoest is president of the Chicago-based group.

Read an October 8, 2011 story from CNN about Robert Jeffress’ response to Bill Bennett’s criticism of his Mormonism remarks.

The American Life League promotes anti-abortion legislation. Judie Brown is president and co-founder of the organization, which is based in Virginia.