Church and State
Dominionism and the Rise of Alt-Christianity
Dominionism has many variations, but simply stated it is the belief that Christians can and must have political,…
Current Events
Supreme Court may consolidate same-sex wedding cake and flower cases
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a same-sex wedding cake case in the next term and is…
Civil Rights
States Rights, Slavery, the 14th Amendment and Religious Liberty
Have you ever wondered what legal mechanism existed that permitted the legalization of slavery in the United States…
Politics
Local churches urged to create policies on electioneering with Johnson Amendment under threat
If the Johnson Amendment disappears, local pastors will have to figure out how to address parishioners who want…
Calendar
CALENDAR: Holly Hollman to speak at La Sierra University on April 25, 2017
Calendar Event Annual Isaac Backus Lecture Holly Hollman, Esq. General Counsel Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty April…
Current Events
Newsbriefs: 7th Circuit Applies Title VII to Sexual Orientation
Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trinity Lutheran. 7th Circuit holds Title VII applies to sexual orientation. Supreme…
Church and State
Trump order essentially affirms Johnson Amendment
Last Thursday, President Donald Trump marked the National Day of Prayer with an executive order that at most…
Church and State
Kentucky Appeals Court upholds free speech rights of Christian printer in narrow opinion
In a narrowly drafted opinion, the Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled that the government could not compel…
Discrimination
Geologist sues National Park Service for religious discrimination in refusing research request
A Christian geologist sued the National Park Service (NPS) for denying a permit to collect and study rocks…
Church and State
Texas church subpoena bill appropriately limited in scope
The bill prevents the state or local government from subpoenaing sermons but does not prevent criminal investigations or…