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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Defense of Marriage Act: Is Federal Government in the Marriage Business?

March 28, 2013 by Jason Hines

One of the more interesting aspects of the gay marriage debate that the arguments of the last two days have highlighted is how different the discussion of marriage is from the religious to the legal realm. Religion was not mentioned one time over the course of the two days and neither should it have been. The issues of the extension of civil marriage are not issues of theology or spirituality (and they still won’t be if same-sex marriage became legal nationwide tomorrow).

Filed Under: In the News, Marriage, Supreme Court Tagged With: Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, marriage, Oral Argument, Same-Sex Marriage, Supreme Court

Outcome Unpredictable but Prop 8 Supporters Had Tough Day in S. Court

March 27, 2013 by Jason Hines

By Jason Hines – Today was a landmark day for the Supreme Court, as it heard arguments on the constitutionality of Proposition 8. I have written about this case at every level (on the state level and at the 9th Cir.) so it only seems right that I talk about the arguments that took place earlier today. However, it doesn’t make sense to give a straight up and down summary or even a major analysis (there are plenty of people who did a good job of that, including this article by Adam Serwer), but there are some things that I want to highlight. Some will be important, some won’t, but these are the things that came to mind as I listened to the oral arguments –

Filed Under: Civil Rights, History, Human Rights, Marriage, Supreme Court Tagged With: Antonin Scalia, Charles Cooper, Elena Kagan, Proposition 8, Ted Olson

ANALYSIS: Supremes Hear California Marriage Case – Prop 8 Advocate Argues It’s All About Procreation

March 26, 2013 by Michael Peabody

Once again making the same tactical mistakes that were made in the lower courts, the Proposition 8 advocate failed to make an argument that would pass the muster of the “rational basis” test required before rights can be denied, and lost any ability to frame the debate.

Filed Under: Constitution, Marriage, Supreme Court

(UPDATE) Kentucky Governor Vetoes Religious Freedom Bill; Legislature Overturns Veto

March 26, 2013 by Michael Peabody

On Friday, March 22, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear (D) vetoed a religious freedom Bill (HB 279) claiming that the bill would “cause serious unintentional consequences that could threaten public safety, health care, and individuals’ civil rights.” The legislature is expected to override the veto.

Filed Under: Discrimination, Employment Law, In the News, Supreme Court Tagged With: Amish, HB 279, Kentucky, religious freedom, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, religious liberty, Steve Beshear

Three Attorneys Discuss Religious Liberty, Same-sex Marriage Laws and the Supreme Court

March 25, 2013 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

Courtesy Spectrum Magazine – Juan Perla, Christensen & Hymas and Michael Peabody discuss two Supreme Court cases that challenge accident laws: Proposition 8 and the Defense of Personal injury Act. The panel is moderated by Alexander Carpenter.   Download MP3  

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Kentucky Legislature Passes Religious Freedom Restoration Measure

March 19, 2013 by Michael Peabody

In response to a state Supreme Court decision upholding incarceration of an Amish group for refusing for religious reasons to install orange triangles on their buggies, the Kentucky Legislature has, by a veto proof margin, passed a measure (HB 279) which is designed to prevent the government from substantially burdening an individual’s freedom of religion.

Filed Under: Church and State, Constitution, Legislation, Supreme Court Tagged With: Amish, Employment Division v. Smith, Kentucky, Kentucky Supreme Court, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, RFRA, Steve Beshear

In Pakistan, mob burns homes in anti-Christian violence (ANN)

March 19, 2013 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

Residents of a Christian community in eastern Pakistan, among them Seventh-day Adventists, are reeling after a mob torched their homes and businesses in response to alleged insults against Muhammad.

Filed Under: Free Speech, International Tagged With: blasphemy laws, Pakistan

Hungary: Constitution Changes Warrant EU Action (Human Rights Watch)

March 12, 2013 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

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New Hungarian legislation will limit religious freedom by giving parliament the sole right to decide which religious organizations are considered ‘churches’ for the purpose of domestic legislation. (Human Rights Watch)

Filed Under: Constitution, Human Rights, International, Legal Issues Tagged With: Constitution, Human Rights Watch, Hungarian, Hungary, parliament

Love Your Enemies – Except Those Slimy Politicians?

March 5, 2013 by Stephen Allred

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By Stephen N. Allred – As I mingle with Christians these days I’m hearing a lot of hateful speech toward those on the “other side.” Angry, demeaning and sometimes untrue words are spoken, yet all is considered acceptable since it’s ostensibly done for the cause of righteousness.

Filed Under: Peacemaking, Politics, Religion Tagged With: love, Politics, Religion, religious liberty

Legislative Round-Up 2013

March 4, 2013 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

Legislative Roundup This year a number of state bills are being introduced that involve religious liberty. Here are a few highlights with more to come in following weeks. Alabama On February 19, by a margin of 67 to 28, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the Religious Liberty Act, HB 108, sponsored by Lynn Greer (R […]

Filed Under: Legislation Tagged With: Alabama, California, legislation, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia

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Statement on the Leak in Dobbs

The leak was intended to disrupt the processing of the decision and we are not going to dignify the leak or the unidentified leaker by analyzing it prematurely. As a constitutional republic we cannot go down that road without doing severe damage to the institution of the Supreme Court where there must be professional courtesy between the justices and their staffs.

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Supreme Court rules 9-0 that Boston violated 1st Amendment in refusing Christian flag at City Hall

This morning the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Shurtleff v. Boston (Dec’d 5/2/2022) that the city of Boston violated the free speech rights of a Christian group when it refused to allow them to participate in a city flag raising program.

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Active Liberty: A Survey of Justice Stephen Breyer’s Religion Clause Decisions

A comprehensive review of retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s decisions in Free Exercise and Establishment Clause cases.

Canadian gov’t calculates that expansion of assisted suicide will save taxpayers millions of dollars

In Canada, it is easier for the disabled who do not suffer terminal illness to get approval for assisted suicide than approval for affordable housing. The government has calculated the cost of providing healthcare versus providing assisted suicide.

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