The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term features several high-profile religious liberty cases that could reshape how faith and law intersect. Beyond the courthouse, battles over vaccine mandates, religion in schools, and same-sex marriage continue to make headlines. This newsletter breaks down the key cases and developments in clear language – no law degree required. Supreme Court Religious…
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Supreme Court Set to Clarify: Is Quiet Service Less Religious Than Worship?
Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin: Defining the Limits of Religious Charity
From Kremlin to Mar-a-Lago: The Strange Politics of the Third Temple Movement
Trump and Putin\’s roles in the Third Temple saga could redefine geopolitics and religious tensions in Jerusalem.
When God Goes to Court: Due Process in the Divine Sanctuary
Evidentiary Grace: The Intersection of Biblical Justice and Legal Due Process
God’s Courtroom: Seventh-day Adventists, the Sanctuary, and the Question of Heavenly Due Process
On an October morning in 1844, clusters of disillusioned believers across New England grappled with a spiritual crisis. Just the day before – October 22, 1844 – tens of thousands of Millerites (followers of preacher William Miller) had fervently expected Jesus Christ to return in glory, only to face what they would later call “the…
The Third Temple: Prophecy, Politics, and the New Jerusalem Gambit
Ancient Ambitions in a Modern City
The Paradox: Why It is Essential to Champion Religious Freedom Even While Believing in Absolute Truth
Christians throughout history have often faced a paradox when it comes to religious liberty. When in the minority or under persecution, Christian groups have championed freedom of conscience; yet when holding power, those same groups have sometimes been quick to deny others the liberty they once sought. This inconsistency raises important questions about the Christian…
When the State Critiques the Sermon: The Dangerous Signal of House Resolution 59
By condemning a sermon, House Resolution 59 risks crossing a line that should never be blurred: the ability of clergy to address issues of conscience without interference or condemnation from the state. The post When the State Critiques the Sermon: The Dangerous Signal of House Resolution 59 appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV / Founders\’ First Freedom®…
Public Funding for Faith-Based Schools? Supreme Court Takes on Oklahoma Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Charter School Board, a case addressing whether a religious charter school can receive public funding. The case centers around a proposed online Catholic charter […] The post Public Funding for Faith-Based Schools? Supreme Court Takes on Oklahoma Case appeared…
Faith, Power, and the Politics of Prayer in the Inauguration
For every comforting prayer of unity, there was a reminder of the risk involved in dissent—of what happens when clergy challenge the status quo instead of blessing it. The post Faith, Power, and the Politics of Prayer in the Inauguration appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV / Founders\’ First Freedom® – News and Updates on Religious Liberty…