Church and State
Emotion, misunderstanding mark religion-in-school cases (The Tennessean)
Most people have a mistaken understanding of what the First Amendment means, says Charles Haynes, a senior scholar…
Current Events
Senator – Conservative and Christian broadcasters could still be threatened by proposed broadcast regulations (KIITV)
In a floor speech, Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe noted that while the Senate voted last week against reinstatement…
Current Events
Spencer Chiimbwe—Adventist Peacemaker (Spectrum)
Spencer Chiimbwe is a Zambian national residing in the United States since 2006. Throughout his life he has…
Church and State
Citing persecutions abroad, Obama declares ‘Religious Freedom Day’ (Examiner)
EXCERPT: President Obama yesterday carried out what has become an annual tradition of declaring January 16 “Religious Freedom Day.”…
Current Events
Religious Persecution on the Horn of Africa (American Spectator)
Somalia continues to implode, as Islamists gain increasing control over what remains of the impoverished, conflict-ridden nation. But…
Church and State
Baptist 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.
Current Events
Pope says European sex education an ‘attack’ on religious freedom (AFP)
EXCERPT: Sex and civic education in schools in Europe is an “attack” on religious freedom, Pope Benedict XVI…
Church and State
Lawyer 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
Civil Rights
Obama makes plans to remove ‘conscience clause’ for health-care workers
The Catholic Culture blog has posted a link to a set of articles about Obama's plans to rescind…
Civil Rights
Justice 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