Church and State
Understanding RFRA: Is Religious Freedom the New Bigotry?
By Nicholas Miller - Is supporting religious freedom an act of bigotry? This question is seriously being asked…
Assisted Suicide
Why California’s New “Death with Dignity” Law Will Make Suicide Common and Expected
On October 5, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that will permit terminally ill patients to obtain…
Current Events
Oregon Bakers’ $135,000 Fine Held in Escrow Pending Appeal
On Monday, Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of the Sweet Cakes by Melissa bakery paid a $135,000 fine…
Abortion / Contraception
South Dakota to U.S. Supreme Court: Overturn Roe v. Wade
"The right and duty to preserve life cannot co-exist with a right or duty to destroy it. The…
Current Events
Americans United Expresses Church-State Concerns on Eve of Papal Visit to U.S.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued an open letter to the mayors of Philadelphia, New…
Church and State
Attack on Independent Judiciary Likely to Intensify Following Davis’ Release
Even though the Court has granted accommodation requested by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, eliminating an independent judiciary…
International
Why the EU Should Not Re-Integrate Sunday into the Working Time Directive
Reintegrating Sunday into the European Union's Working Time Directive would be unlawful, unconstitutional, and result in indirect discrimination…
History
Mel Gibson’s new film to shine spotlight on Adventist history of conscientious objection
Mel Gibson's $55,000,000 film will have Adventists re-exploring this part of their history and considering the future of…
Employment Law
Court Rules Adventist Entitled to Unemployment Benefits After Being Terminated for Absences
On March 17, 2015, the a three-judge panel of the Appeals Court of Georgia ruled unanimously that the…
Abortion / Contraception
New Supreme Court Case Could Stretch RFRA to Breaking Point
If Congress, which passed both RFRA and Obamacare, believes RFRA's application goes too far, Congress could decide to…