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Archives for July 2016

Vetting the Veeps: Pence and Kaine on Religious Liberty

July 22, 2016 by Michael Peabody

This week, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have chosen relatively centrist running mates who are not well known outside of their states. Both Trump and Clinton, who have been battling high disapproval ratings and facing a close election in November, have made “safe picks.” But how do the vice presidential candidates compare when it comes to religious liberty?

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Catholic, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Indiana, Mike Pence, Religion, religious freedom, religious liberty, Tim Kaine, Virginia

Trump promises to repeal ban on church campaigning in GOP acceptance speech

July 22, 2016 by Michael Peabody

Contrary to Trump’s representation, the voices of individual church members, or even church employees, have not “been taken away.” Instead, they may independently advocate for or against any candidates of their choosing, but they cannot use their houses of worship as vehicles for doing so.

Filed Under: Church and State, Politics Tagged With: 501(c)(3), Donald Trump, Johnson Amendment, tax-exemption

Key California Assembly Committee scheduled to hear SB 1146

July 22, 2016 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

California Capitol

On August 3, 2016, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider a bill that religious groups fear would make it difficult for faith-based colleges and universities to operate in a manner consistent with their beliefs.

Filed Under: Church and State, Legislation Tagged With: SB 1146

Op-Ed: Do Your Homework

July 15, 2016 by Jason Hines

Black Lives Matters Protestors

By Jason Hines, Ph.D., J.D. – One of the unfortunate things about the discussion that occurs whenever a police officer shoots another unarmed Black man is its monotony. I was planning to sit out the debate that would occur around the death of Alton Sterling. The reason I wanted to sit the discussion out is because we always seem to hit the same beats. Black folk say #BlackLivesMatter. The ignorant and the bigots among us say #AllLivesMatter. Before long, someone asks, “What about Black on Black crime?”

Filed Under: Civil Rights, Discrimination, Human Rights Tagged With: #BlackLivesMatter, Crime

Church sues Iowa for hypothetical gender “law”

July 7, 2016 by Michael Peabody

To put it succinctly, the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ is suing for protection against a threat that does not exist under current law.

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Religious Institutions Tagged With: Iowa Civil Rights Act, Iowa Civil Rights Commission

Why a candidate’s support for the free exercise clause matters

July 5, 2016 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will do more to defend the Free Exercise Clause is an important factor in deciding which candidate to support.

Filed Under: Constitution, Politics Tagged With: Christian Mingle, Donald Trump, Free Exercise Clause, Hillary Clinton

Lionsgate releases first official “Hacksaw Ridge” poster

July 1, 2016 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

Today Lionsgate released the official poster for Mel Gibson’s latest film, “Hacksaw Ridge” the story World War II war story of Seventh-day Adventist conscientious objector Desmond Doss who won the Congressional Medal of Honor for moving 75 troops in Okinawa to safety while under heavy fire. The poster, which features the tagline, “When the order […]

Filed Under: Arts and Literature Tagged With: conscientious objector, religious liberty

Analysis: Amended version of SB 1146 passes CA Assembly Judiciary

July 1, 2016 by Michael Peabody

California Capitol

The latest version still faces constitutional hurdles as lawmakers seek to control morals policies of religion-based educational institutions.

Filed Under: Constitution, Legislation, Religious Institutions Tagged With: California State Assembly, Hosanna-Tabor, San Francisco Archdiocese, SB1146, Senate Bill 1146

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Biden admin could hand over US control of health emergencies to WHO next week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The ultimate control over America’s health care and its national sovereignty will be put up for a vote next week at a meeting of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) governing legislative body, the World Health Assembly (WHA).  On May 22-28, 2022, the 75th World Health Assembly will convene at the United Nations […]

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.

Boston City Hall - photo from Supreme Court Opinion

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.

Active Liberty - a survey of Justice Stephen Breyer's religion clause jurisprudence - Supreme Court

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.

Random Quote

Religion separated from the political control of the state can be a powerful force for public good. But religion used by the state to further its political purposes will ultimately destroy the state and compromise the effectiveness of the church.

— Lee Boothby, Esq.

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