Church and State
LDS, evangelicals share political aims and ‘restorationism’ | Deseret News Mobile
Excerpt: Referring to white evangelical Christians and Mormons as “the twin pillars of the GOP,” author and scholar…
Civil Rights
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Established Separation of Church and State
The Act, written by Thomas Jefferson, allowed Virginia to become the first state to separate church and state…
Current Events
Supreme Court tells parties in contraceptive mandate cases to figure it out
Perhaps in recognition of the long-term perils faced by both parties, the Court today took on the role…
Current Events
Why the Free Exercise Clause needs to be strengthened
The Free Exercise Clause that guarantees religious freedom is much weaker than most people realize. While freedom of…
Current Events
Navigating the Johnson Amendment: Impacts on Non-Profit Advocacy
The Johnson Amendment prohibits 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. While it aims…
Current Events
9th Circuit Upholds Religious Exemption to Title IX in LGBTQ+ Discrimination Case
The 9th Circuit has ruled that religious colleges can continue to claim exemptions from Title IX, allowing gender-based…
Current Events
Pope Francis Dies at 88; Roman Catholic Church Enters Period of Transition
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected in 2013 as the first Latin American pope, emphasized administrative reform and global outreach…
Current Events
FBI Investigates Alleged Targeted Violence Against Religious Groups in Seattle
Investigation follows clashes at evangelical rally and counter-protests in Capitol Hill and City Hall The FBI has launched…
Current Events
The Feast of Shadows
This story isn’t a call to compromise—it’s a call to press together. To stop assuming the worst, to…
Current Events
Tithes Without Title: Congregants Lose Bid to Challenge Church Split
This is a two-part article. The first part deals with the distinction between “church members” and those with…