The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case that questions whether EMTALA, which requires hospitals to provide emergency care, including abortions to protect a woman’s health, preempts Idaho’s law allowing abortions only to prevent death.
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Academic Review: Separation of Church and Business: A Look at Corporate Disestablishment
In the wake of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, a law review article by James D. Nelson argues for limiting corporate religiosity to protect employees from religious coercion in the workplace.
Indiana Federal Court Holds Teaching of Evolution Does Not Violate Establishment Clause
An Indiana federal district court held that teaching the theory of evolution in public schools does not violate the Establishment Clause.
Religious Parents Appeal to Supreme Court Over Opt-Out Rights on Gender and Sexuality Education
Religious parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate their right to opt their children out of lessons on gender and sexuality. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, brings a legal challenge to the Montgomery County Board of Education’s decision to deny parents the ability to exempt their children from exposure to storybooks that include topics such as gender transitions and same-sex relationships.
9th Circuit Upholds Religious Exemption to Title IX in LGBTQ+ Discrimination Case
The 9th Circuit has ruled that religious colleges can continue to claim exemptions from Title IX, allowing gender-based discrimination in alignment with religious beliefs.
Justice for the Unborn: The Court Decision That Forced California to Rewrite Its Murder Laws
The landmark Keeler v. Superior Court decision sparked controversy and legislative action in 1970, redefining California’s murder statute.
Ohio Enacts Law Expanding Religious Accommodations in Public Schools
The legislation, signed into law in July by Governor Mike DeWine, requires all Ohio public school districts to adopt policies that “reasonably accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs and practices of individual students.” A key provision allows students to take up to three “religious expression days” per school year without academic penalty.
Liberté, Égalité, Laïcité: Secular France’s Struggle with Religious Freedom
France’s strict secularism faces challenges in a diverse society. From the French Revolution to modern debates on religious symbols, the nation grapples with balancing laïcité and religious freedom.
The Intersection of Art and Religion: Paris Olympics 2024’s Controversial Performance Analyzed
The controversy over the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights the balance between Christian freedom and responsibility.
The Allure and Peril of Prophetic Tunnel Vision
Narrow prophetic interpretation creates a paradox that threatens to undermine Christianity’s ability to address pressing current issues and fulfill its divine mandate.