In the News
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Defense of Marriage Act: Is Federal Government in the Marriage Business?
One of the more interesting aspects of the gay marriage debate that the arguments of the last two…
Civil Rights
Outcome Unpredictable but Prop 8 Supporters Had Tough Day in S. Court
By Jason Hines - Today was a landmark day for the Supreme Court, as it heard arguments on…
Constitution
ANALYSIS: Supremes Hear California Marriage Case – Prop 8 Advocate Argues It’s All About Procreation
Once again making the same tactical mistakes that were made in the lower courts, the Proposition 8 advocate…
Discrimination
(UPDATE) Kentucky Governor Vetoes Religious Freedom Bill; Legislature Overturns Veto
On Friday, March 22, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear (D) vetoed a religious freedom Bill (HB 279) claiming that…
Podcast
Three Attorneys Discuss Religious Liberty, Same-sex Marriage Laws and the Supreme Court
Courtesy Spectrum Magazine – Juan Perla, Christensen & Hymas and Michael Peabody discuss two Supreme Court cases that…
Church and State
Kentucky Legislature Passes Religious Freedom Restoration Measure
In response to a state Supreme Court decision upholding incarceration of an Amish group for refusing for religious…
Free Speech
In Pakistan, mob burns homes in anti-Christian violence (ANN)
Residents of a Christian community in eastern Pakistan, among them Seventh-day Adventists, are reeling after a mob torched…
Constitution
Hungary: Constitution Changes Warrant EU Action (Human Rights Watch)
New Hungarian legislation will limit religious freedom by giving parliament the sole right to decide which religious organizations…
Peacemaking
Love Your Enemies – Except Those Slimy Politicians?
By Stephen N. Allred - As I mingle with Christians these days I'm hearing a lot of hateful…
Legislation
Legislative Round-Up 2013
Legislative Roundup This year a number of state bills are being introduced that involve religious liberty. Here are a…