Abuse issues
Why pastors must train to address abuse situations
A pastor is most often the first person an abused person goes to for help, but studies have…
Current Events
Analysis: CA judge rules pending trial, baker can refuse same-sex wedding cakes
Last week, a judge in Bakersfield, California made a preliminary ruling that a baker can continue to refuse…
Civil Rights
The real definition of religious liberty
In the book, 1984, George Orwell paints a bleak portrait of a future where Big Brother is watching…
Current Events
WA Court finds fired firefighter’s religious free speech rights were violated
The Washington Supreme Court ruled last week that a Spokane fire captain met his burden of proving that…
Action Needed
#MeToo isn’t enough – act now to prevent and stop sexual abuse
The #MeToo movement has opened the floodgates on sexual abuse allegations. Now it is up to churches, schools,…
Current Events
Pro se “RICO” case against CA mandatory vaccination law dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged that the State of California exceeded its powers when…
Religious Institutions
Dangerous Money: Gov’t money to churches has strings attached
Would you choose to mount a sixteen-foot maraschino cherry on the roof of your church? You probably wouldn’t,…
Current Events
PA Court flushes Amish free exercise claim after 8-year sewer battle
An eight-year conflict has left a Pennsylvania family struggling to practice their faith against a sewage ordinance in…
Constitution
Court orders parties to brief Establishment Clause issue in travel ban case
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Trump v. Hawaii (Docket No. 17-965) and directed the parties to…
Church and State
Proposed New York guidelines could permit public school districts to regulate private schools
The state of New York is considering guidelines that could dramatically change the relationship between public and private…