Military
Four Chaplains – The Path of Understanding, Compassion, and Self-Sacrifice
By William Cork - Thirty years ago next month I raised my hand, took the oath of office, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Chaplain…
Church and State
Unaffordable Luxury: A Brief Summary of Justice Scalia’s Free Exercise and Establishment Clause Legacy
In an effort to understand the longest-serving Justice's influence and the importance of his replacement, here is a brief survey of how Scal…
Inspiration
Of Faith and Focus: The battle that matters most is in the heart, not in politics
By Rich DuBose - When we rally to fight evil, however we may define it we are confronting symptomatic issues as opposed to the underlying co…
Entertainment
Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” Enters Post-Production: Release Target in Time for Oscar?
Hacksaw Ridge, the $55 million Mel Gibson-directed World War II film that tells the story of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Desmond…
International
Adventist in Kazakhstan sentenced to serve two years in labor camp for profession of faith
CHURCH LEADERS ENCOURAGE THE NATION TO ADHERE TO THEIR COMMITMENT OF SECURING THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION FOR ALL CITIZENS. December 29, 2015 |…
Religious Institutions
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Taxpayers Must Pay for Church Playground Upgrade
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether Missouri taxpayers can be compelled to pay for "non-sectarian" church upgrades. Case: Trinity…
Current Events
Oregon Bakers’ $135,000 Fine Held in Escrow Pending Appeal
On Monday, Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of the Sweet Cakes by Melissa bakery paid a $135,000 fine levied against them by the state of Ore…
Current Events
Religious Liberty Advocate John Stevens Has Died
We are saddened to learn that long-time religious liberty advocate John V. Stevens passed away on November 30, 2015.
Church and State
Davis Appeals to 6th Circuit
When the religious beliefs of a government official conflict with the civil rights of citizens, who has the power and who wins?
Abortion / Contraception
New Supreme Court Case Could Stretch RFRA to Breaking Point
If Congress, which passed both RFRA and Obamacare, believes RFRA's application goes too far, Congress could decide to repeal all or part of…
