Gibson Filming Project Based on War Hero Who Refused to Carry Weapon
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, and director and actor Mel Gibson is working on making a film based…
Chronological & Subject Repository
Author: Michael Peabody
April 2015
Understanding RFRA: A History – From an Adventist Mill Worker to Hobby Lobby
Tracing the history of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act from a Seventh-day Adventist textile mill worker to Hobby Lobby.
March 2015
Rabbi Saperstein Sworn in as Ambassador for Religious Freedom
On February 20, 2015, Rabbi David Saperstein was sworn in as the United States Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom. Saperstein is the fourth person to…
February 2015
Unintended Consequences? California Bill Would Eliminate Religious Belief Exemption to Vaccines
Today, California lawmakers introduced legislation (SB 277) that would eliminate the "personal belief" exemption for parents who choose not to vaccinate their children.
Washington Bill Simplifies Accommodation for Religious Objectors to Labor Union Dues
In practical terms, SB 5552 would make it easier for the employee and union to agree upon a charity, and take the union out…
January 2015
Idaho: Northwest Religious Liberty Association Calls for Conscience Exemption to Anti-Discrimination Legislation
This week, in four days of testimony, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee has been considering House Bill 2 (HB2), that would add anti-discrimination…
U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Right of Prisoner to Wear Beard
By Michael Peabody - The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision today that the Arkansas Department of Correction violated the Religious Land Use…
November 2014
EDITORIAL: To Preserve Faith, Keep Church and State Separate
Last week, WorldNetDaily published an editorial by Scott Lively where he scolds American Christians for allowing religious pluralism to become accepted. Religious pluralism, Lively…
7th Circuit Rules Challengers to Ministerial Housing Exemption Lacked Standing
On November 13, 2014, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an atheist group challenging a tax-exempt housing benefit only available to clergy…
Religious Freedom Advocate Lee Boothby Dies
On November 6, 2014, attorney Lee Boothby died at the age of 81 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Boothby was known for his relentless advocacy…