National : Church/State concerns kill House “Bible Bill”; Seventh-day Adventists respond
http://m.examiner.com/examiner/pm_60915/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=nQD8Kjnh
Read MoreThe Oath Dilemma — Special Contribution to RLTV
“Oh Dave, don’t forget, your oath is today at 9:15.” The words snap my groggy mind to attention. Oath? My boss continues. “Yeah, it will be on the fourth floor, in the administrative offices. It shouldn’t be a problem.” It shouldn’t be a problem. Is that a threat? It shouldn’t be a problem if you […]
Read MorePolygamy law doesn’t breach religious freedom guarantee, lawyer argues – Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Polygamy+doesn+breach+religious+freedom+guarantee+lawyer+argues/4544448/story.html
Read MoreArticle18: Thailand Part 2 — Special Interview with Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Thailand Volunteer Bob Young
By Martin Surridge – Just a few weeks ago, I returned from one of the most beautiful and enchanting countries in Southeast Asia-Thailand-a country known for its love of soccer, its patriotic fervor, sandy beaches, and the rapidly developing, international city of Bangkok. But there’s much more to Thailand than the capital. In fact, much […]
Read MoreEuropean Court OKs display of crucifixes in Italian classrooms – Adventist News Network
http://news.adventist.org/2011/03/european-court-oks-d.html
Read MoreCoalition Works To Protect Religious Employees
Religious employees who wear religious clothing are sometimes segregated from the rest of the employees or kept from the public. This coalition is working to prevent this. http://www.huffingtonpost. com/2011/03/30/coalition-works-to-protec_n_842185.html
Read MoreJustice Department sues on behalf of Muslim teacher, triggering debate – The Washington Post
Do religious accommodation requirements cover a 3 week trip to Mecca? http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/justice-department-sues-on-behalf-of-muslim-teacher-triggering-debate/2010/07/28/ABfSPtEB_story.html
Read MoreLawyer says right to religious liberty protects Amish sect’s refusal to use safety triangles on buggies | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110324/NEWS01/303240057/1008/NEWS01/Lawyer-says-right-religious-liberty-protects-Amish-sect-s-refusal-use-safety-triangles-buggies
Read MoreBaptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty – Supreme Court to Hear Religious Hiring Case
This case involving the ministerial exemotion from employment discrimination statutes could have huge implications for churches and denominations.
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