William C. Duncan
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Wisconsin says Catholic charity group isn’t religious enough
If the government gets to decide what religious organizations are “religious enough,” it could use that authority to privilege some religious beliefs over others.
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Religious people shouldn’t avoid the public square
Some of the most prominent conflicts created by the COVID pandemic response involved worship.
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How a ruling on Amish water disposal signifies protection for all of us
The strength of our commitment to constitutional values is shown by our willingness to extend their protections to unfamiliar and controversial practices.
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Can faith save the planet?
Faith and religious organizations make an important contribution to protect our environment.
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Changing the narrative on religion and the LGBTQ community
Church members of all stripes should feel comfortable engaging in conversations about faith with their LGBTQ brothers and sisters.
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Supreme Court clarifies religious practice rights in 2 cases
The decisions involve the Civil Rights Act and free speech rights.
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Why did Supreme Court decline Colorado religious school case?
A couple of possibilities: It agrees with lower courts that a trial is needed, or it seeks to ensure consistency and rule of law.
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Community is key to the faith of many believers
Since people of faith often exercise their faith working with others, religious protections should focus not just on individual exercise, but also on religious organizations.
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Q&A: Minnesota’s discrimination against religious practice
Becket lawyer representing families in case against new education law points out that it’s bad for civil society when the government targets specific religious communities.
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Anti-religious legacy of Blaine Amendments persists
As Minnesota and California show, some places are slow to get the message that the state doesn’t get to single out religious practice for disfavored treatment.