Church and State
Project 2025’s Sunday-Saturday Challenge: Should Adventists Be Concerned?
The project's proposal to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to mandate time-and-a-half pay for Sunday work reflects a traditional vi…
Free Speech
The Perilous Power of Political Rhetoric
When wielded by influential figures, harmful rhetoric can set the stage for violence, even if the original intention was merely to win an ar…
Religious Accommodation
Michigan’s Vintage Solution to Religious Accommodation: Using a Ford Model T to Ensure Amish Road Safety
Michigan’s use of the Ford Model T serves as an exemplary model of how governments can creatively and sensitively address the unique needs o…
Church and State
Belgian Court Fines Government-Paid Catholic Leaders for Gender Discrimination
A Belgian court fined Catholic leaders for gender discrimination after denying Veer Dusauchoit entry into a deacon formation program.
Current Events
Arizona Governor Vetoes Detransition Coverage Bill
Governor Hobbs vetoes Senate Bill 1151 requiring insurance coverage for gender detransition procedures, citing privacy concerns.
Legal Issues
Courts in Kansas and Florida Challenge Biden Title IX Interpretation
The Kansas and Florida rulings challenge the Biden administration's Title IX policies on gender identity inclusion.
Current Events
The United States and the Promotion of Religious Freedom: A Fourth of July Reflection
On the Fourth of July, Americans come together to celebrate the birth of a nation founded on the principles of liberty and justice for all.…
Free Exercise
Balancing Faith and Public Health: The Ninth Circuit’s Ruling in Bacon v. Woodward on Vaccine Mandates and Religious Exemptions
The primary issue in Bacon v. Woodward concerns whether the City of Spokane’s implementation of Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 Pr…
Constitution
No Clear Verdict: Supreme Court Sidesteps Social Media Censorship Battle
If the government gains more leverage over platform speech, it might restrict religious expression deemed harmful, even if the platforms the…
Free Speech
The Impact of Overusing the Term “Extremist” and How it Hampers Meaningful Conversations
When it’s applied too broadly, it loses its punch. People become numb to it, and its ability to highlight real dangers fades. This is a seri…
