The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering whether to hear a cases brought by three California faith-based pregnancy counseling organizations that are challenging a California law that require every licensed pregnancy center in the state to inform its clients of publicly funded abortion and contraception services. The organizations claim that the law violates their freedom…
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Trump judicial nominee Barrett faces religious tests from left and right
At the committee hearing, Democrat Sen. Feinstein questioned her Catholic beliefs on abortion and Republican Sen. Cruz questioned her on the death penalty.
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 considering whether to grant certiorari in a similar case involving a florist.
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, social, and religious dominance in the world.
4,000+ faith leaders ask Congress to keep Johnson Amendment
Over 4,000 faith leaders from all 50 states have signed onto a letter asking Congress to keep the Johnson Amendment as part of the tax code to protect houses of worship and other tax-exempt organizations “from being pressured by politicans for endorsements.”
Guest Article: Lessons from My Childhood
“My Mom loved to read. She probably read one book a week. My Dad used to say that she always had her nose in a book. But her love of reading also translated into a love of the world of ideas.”
Supreme Court to review right of private parties to deny services to same-sex couples
The Supreme Court will hear a wedding services case involving a bakery owner who refused to provide a cake for a same-sex wedding for religious reasons.
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 government review of sermons disclosed by other means.
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 which could support a creationist hypothesis.
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 Court hears ERISA case.