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.
Liberté, Égalité, Laïcité: Secular France’s Struggle with Religious Freedom Read More »
The controversy over the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights the balance between Christian freedom and responsibility.
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.
Religious Freedom or Christian Privilege? The Controversy Surrounding Project 2025 Read More »
Narrow prophetic interpretation creates a paradox that threatens to undermine Christianity’s ability to address pressing current issues and fulfill its divine mandate.
The Allure and Peril of Prophetic Tunnel Vision Read More »
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.
When Legal Strategies Go Awry: Gordon College’s Misuse of RFRA and Its Implications Read More »
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.
Project 2025’s Sunday-Saturday Challenge: Should Adventists Be Concerned? Read More »
When wielded by influential figures, harmful rhetoric can set the stage for violence, even if the original intention was merely to win an argument or score political points.
The Perilous Power of Political Rhetoric Read More »
Michigan’s use of the Ford Model T serves as an exemplary model of how governments can creatively and sensitively address the unique needs of all community members, preserving tradition while ensuring safety and inclusivity.
A Belgian court fined Catholic leaders for gender discrimination after denying Veer Dusauchoit entry into a deacon formation program.
Belgian Court Fines Government-Paid Catholic Leaders for Gender Discrimination Read More »
Governor Hobbs vetoes Senate Bill 1151 requiring insurance coverage for gender detransition procedures, citing privacy concerns.
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