Current Events
Nicholas Miller and the Protestant Case for the First Amendment
In November 1769, magistrates in Culpeper County, Virginia, warned a young Scottish immigrant named James Ireland that preaching without an…
Michael Peabody
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Current Events
The Law on the Wall, the Cross in the Heart
By Michael Peabody Don’t settle for stone when you’ve been given a Savior. The push to post the Ten Commandments in every classr…
Current Events
Supreme Court Considers Definition of Religious Organizations in Wisconsin Tax Exemption Case
The Supreme Court tackles a key constitutional question: what qualifies an entity as "religious" under the law, challenging Wisconsin's deni…
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses the Human Toll of Government Overregulation at Reagan Library Presentation
At the Reagan Library, Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed his book "Overruled," highlighting the dangers of excessive laws and regulations, emph…
Supreme Court
Reforming the Bench: Noble Intentions, Constitutional Quandaries
Setting aside the wisdom of reinventing the Supreme Court, the political feasibility of enacting these reforms is dubious.
Church and State
Mandated Display of Ten Commandments: Does It Miss the Gospel’s Heart?
Debate on displaying the Ten Commandments highlights the contrast between legalism and the gospel. True faith focuses on grace, transformati…
Abortion / Contraception
Supreme Court Affirms Doctors’ Conscience Protections in Unanimous Decision
While the spotlight has been on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling regarding continued access to mifepristone, an abortion-inducing medication,…
Employment Law
Analysis: Appeals Court Halts Religious Liberty Training for Southwest Airlines Lawyers
The Fifth Circuit's decision to grant a stay on the religious-liberty training order for Southwest Airlines lawyers reflects a cautious appr…
Current Events
The Fragility of the Constitution: A Warning Against Taking It for Granted
The Constitution is not invincible. It is a fragile document that can be destroyed by those seeking temporary gain.
Employment Law
Supreme Court clarifies threshold for employment discrimination harm under Title VII
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court redefines the standard for Title VII lawsuits, stating "some harm" is sufficient. Details in Muld…
