Supreme Court Weighs Whether New Jersey Subpoena of Pro-Life Group’s Donor List Violates First Amendment
Case tests scope of federal court access in disputes over compelled disclosure of nonprofit donor identities The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on December 2, 2025, in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Matthew J. Platkin, a case that could reshape when and how nonprofit groups may challenge government attempts to compel disclosure […]
Read MoreThe Damsky Order: A Campus Meltdown Collides With First Amendment Absolutism
Preston Damsky v. Chris Summerlin, in his official capacity as Dean of Students, University of Florida, No. 1:25-cv-275-AW-MAF (N.D. Fla. Nov. 24, 2025) Decision link: https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26314056/954597806-damsky-order.pdf THE DAMSKY DECISION: WHY ANYONE WITH A PULSE SHOULD CARE (And why writing this feels like sticking my hand into a live fuse box.) Covering Damsky v. Summerlin is […]
Read MoreFederal court rules “In God We Trust” does not violate religious rights under RFRA or the Constitution
A Florida federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a self-represented plaintiff who challenged the presence of “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency, arguing it violated his religious beliefs and excluded him from full civic participation. David Morris Clayman, who identifies as a religious Jew, filed suit against multiple federal officials. His core […]
Read MoreQuebec’s Bill 9 tightens secularism rules and places new pressure on Christian schools that receive public funding
Cold November air settled over Montreal when Quebec introduced Bill 9 on November 27, 2025. The bill placed group prayer on public streets under a permit system. It ordered universities and CEGEPs to close prayer rooms by September 2026. It widened religious symbol limits for employees in subsidized private schools and child-care centers. It restricted […]
Read MoreThe Silicon Prophets: When the Children Go Silent and the Rocks Start Preaching
The dirt speaks, the rocks hum, and the gospel goes live from a pile of melted sand. The children were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” The priests hated it. That’s always the way with the truth. People in charge want it quiet. Jesus stared them down and gave them a line they didn’t […]
Read MoreChurch at the Crossroads: Why Adventist Engagement with the United Nations Deserves Careful Study, Not Sudden Exit
Letter calling for withdrawal from UN consultative status raises important questions but needs fuller understanding of what that status actually involves On November 19, 2025, a group of Seventh-day Adventist members submitted a letter to leaders of the General Conference (GC), ADRA, and the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA), requesting immediate termination of the Church’s […]
Read MoreShortcuts and Shields: Why Legal Workarounds Threaten the Longevity of Religious Freedom
Churches seeking exceptions should tread carefully. When everything becomes a right, the system stops working. There’s a quiet strategy playing out in the case of Dad’s Place in Bryan, Ohio — and in courtrooms across the country. When regulatory pressure builds, religious organizations don’t just fight on the facts. They pivot to constitutional claims. They […]
Read MoreBorn Under Judgment: The Scandalous Birth and Triumph of Mercy
By Michael Peabody Scandal Before It BeganShe was young. A girl, really. Barely old enough to carry a child, let alone carry the weight of scandal. Mary knew what had happened. She knew the angel’s words, the promise from heaven, the mystery of what was growing inside her. But heaven’s assurances are not always easy […]
Read More“Before the Knock” Video Offers Urgent Advice on Immigration Enforcement
Thanksgiving is a time when families come together. But for many immigrant families across the United States, a knock at the door could mean separation instead of reunion. It’s hard to give thanks when you’re afraid to answer the door. That fear is real—and it’s growing. As families plan holiday meals, others are quietly making […]
Read More“Before the Knock” Video Offers Urgent Advice on Immigration Enforcement
Thanksgiving is a time when families come together. But for many immigrant families across the United States, a knock at the door could mean separation instead of reunion. It’s hard to give thanks when you’re afraid to answer the door. That fear is real—and it’s growing. As families plan holiday meals, others are quietly making […]
Read More