Legal Issues
Church sues Iowa for hypothetical gender “law”
To put it succinctly, the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ is suing for protection against a threat…
Family
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates File Lawsuits Challenging Utah and Michigan Laws
In order to force the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a ruling on the merits of same-sex marriage,…
Current Events
Dr. C. Norman Farley passes to his rest
We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. C. Norman Farley in November 2020. He formally served…
Abortion / Contraception
Unsettled and Inconsistent Law: Fetal Rights and Personhood
The legal status of the unborn child is not as clear as most people think. There are glaring…
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…
Church and State
Davis Appeals to 6th Circuit
When the religious beliefs of a government official conflict with the civil rights of citizens, who has the…
Current Events
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"…
Current Events
U.S. State Department Releases 2008 Report on International Religious Liberty
The US State Department (United States Council on International Religious Freedom - USCIRF) released the 10th Annual Report…
Current Events
VIDEO AND ANALYSIS – 33 Pastors Defy IRS Ban on Political Endorsement
Some analysis by Michael Peabody – These pastors are deliberately challenging the IRS law prohibiting political endorsement from…
Church and State
Rediscovering Agape: Why the Reformation is Not Over
Agape love is the central premise of Protestant Christian theology. According to The Oxford Handbook of Theological Ethics,…