Constitutional rights, particularly those in the Bill of Rights are guarantees of personal freedoms and are expressed in terms of the government’s limited powers.
Evaluating Clinton’s claim to “reasonable regulation” of Constitutional rights Read More »
By James Standish, JD, MBA – Today, there are those arguing that a Brexit will negatively impact Britain’s dedication to religious freedom. As we shall see, however, a Brexit is, on balance, more likely to protect Britain’s liberal attitude towards religious minorities than to harm it.
How will a Brexit impact religious freedom in Britain? Read More »
There will be risks to our human rights and religious liberty protections if citizens of the United Kingdom choose to leave the European Union. However, I do think as well that there will also be risks on our human rights and religious liberty protections if voters choose to remain in the EU, and we need to keep a balanced view on the Brexit/Remain debate over human rights and religious liberty.
EU not a greater guarantor of religious liberty than UK Read More »
The big argument for leaving the EU is that we would regain full national sovereignty and the right as a country to make our laws. However, what provisions will be made for religious liberty if we leave, and what safeguards will be put in place is a question that needs further consideration.
Religious liberty implications of Brexit Read More »
Rep. Joseph Kennedy (D-Mass) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) have introduced HR 5272 to limit the scope of the Religious Freedom Act (RFRA) of 1993.
Bill Would Limit Scope of Religious Freedom Restoration Act Read More »
Guest Opinion: College students are, for lack of a better word, being brainwashed. They are being fed the left-wing ideology, without the necessary diversity of opinion. These students then graduate, having internalized what they’ve been taught, as the absolute truth. You cannot debate them because they won’t debate. They will express anger at opposing views and refuse to listen.
Ideological Diversity Endangered on Modern College Campuses Read More »
On Saturday, June 18, 2016, the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be observing World Refugee Day.
“I Was a Stranger” – Adventists to Observe World Refugee Day on June 18 Read More »
On May 12, Rep. Donald Beyer (D-Va) and 103 co-sponsors introduced legislation that would prohibit immigration authorities from refusing to admit aliens on the basis of religion or lack of religion.
Federal bill introduced to prohibit religion-based denial of immigration Read More »
The Supreme Court’s ruling in CRST Van Lines v. EEOC (5/19/16) allows potential award of attorney fees even if court does not reach merits.
Court rules Title VII parties can recover fees on procedural wins Read More »
Last year, the Los Angeles Archdiocese agreed to sell a former convent belonging to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary to pop singer Katy Perry for $14.5 million in cash. At the same time, the nuns agreed to sell the property to restaurateur Dana Hollister for $15.5 million. Now it’s up to a court to decide which of these sales will go through.
Religious Property Dispute- Katy Perry v. the Nuns v. a Restaurateur v. the Archdiocese Read More »
