The landmark Keeler v. Superior Court decision sparked controversy and legislative action in 1970, redefining California’s murder statute.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses the Human Toll of Government Overregulation at Reagan Library Presentation
At the Reagan Library, Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed his book “Overruled,” highlighting the dangers of excessive laws and regulations, emphasizing their negative impact on ordinary Americans’ lives.
Reforming the Bench: Noble Intentions, Constitutional Quandaries
Setting aside the wisdom of reinventing the Supreme Court, the political feasibility of enacting these reforms is dubious.
Ohio Enacts Law Expanding Religious Accommodations in Public Schools
The legislation, signed into law in July by Governor Mike DeWine, requires all Ohio public school districts to adopt policies that “reasonably accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs and practices of individual students.” A key provision allows students to take up to three “religious expression days” per school year without academic penalty.
Liberté, Égalité, Laïcité: Secular France’s Struggle with Religious Freedom
France’s strict secularism faces challenges in a diverse society. From the French Revolution to modern debates on religious symbols, the nation grapples with balancing laïcité and religious freedom.
The Intersection of Art and Religion: Paris Olympics 2024’s Controversial Performance Analyzed
The controversy over the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights the balance between Christian freedom and responsibility.
Religious Freedom or Christian Privilege? The Controversy Surrounding Project 2025
While critics decry it as a radical departure from church-state separation, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced approach that in some ways echoes mainstream political positions from the not-so-distant past.
The Allure and Peril of Prophetic Tunnel Vision
Narrow prophetic interpretation creates a paradox that threatens to undermine Christianity’s ability to address pressing current issues and fulfill its divine mandate.
When Legal Strategies Go Awry: Gordon College’s Misuse of RFRA and Its Implications
In an unprecedented legal maneuver, Gordon College’s attempt to use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to avoid repaying a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan not only misinterprets the intent of RFRA but also endangers the very protections the Act was designed to uphold.
Project 2025’s Sunday-Saturday Challenge: Should Adventists Be Concerned?
The project’s proposal to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to mandate time-and-a-half pay for Sunday work reflects a traditional view of the Sabbath. However, this focus on Sunday has sparked concerns among religious groups like Seventh-day Adventists, who observe their Sabbath from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. While the proposal includes provisions for varying Sabbath practices, its primary emphasis on Sunday could inadvertently marginalize other faiths.