Human Rights

Adventist Church Releases World Religious Liberty Report

Adventist Church Releases World Religious Liberty Report

The Seventh-day Adventist Church has released a 408-page report outlining international religious liberty demographics and…

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Mel Gibson’s new film to shine spotlight on Adventist history of conscientious objection

Photo: Production still from “Hacksaw Ridge” currently filming in Australia “I felt it an honor…

Why California’s New “Death with Dignity” Law Will Make Suicide Common and Expected

Why California’s new “Death with Dignity” law will save billions in healthcare costs and eventually…

religious liberty

The Immigration Crisis and the Rule of Law

Norman FarleyOct 5, 2015

Dr. C. Norman Farley examines the issue of immigration, the rule of law, and the…

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Yom Kippur, the Scapegoat Ritual, and the Politics of Blame

Michael PeabodySep 24, 2015

Photo: DepositPhotos.com – uroszunic      This week, many in the Jewish community observed Yom Kippur, the…

Pope Francis Calls for Common Good in Speech to Congress – Full Text

Pope Francis Calls for Common Good in Speech to Congress – Full Text

On September 24, 2015, in a historical first, Pope Francis addressed a joint session of…

Attack on Independent Judiciary Likely to Intensify Following Davis’ Release

Attack on Independent Judiciary Likely to Intensify Following Davis’ Release

Photo: DepositPhotos.com – Gavel– © klenger On Tuesday, Judge David Bunning released Rowan County Clerk Kim…

Opinion: The Spiritual Dimension to the County Clerk’s Refusal to License Same-Sex Marriages

Opinion: The Spiritual Dimension to the County Clerk’s Refusal to License Same-Sex Marriages

Jason HinesSep 9, 2015

Photo: iStockPhoto.com By Jason Hines, JD, PhD For those who study and comment on religious…