William C. Duncan
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Where do religious freedom protections come from?
In this new series, we examine a different approach to religious freedom. It attempts to preserve religious freedom as an aspiration by reducing opportunities for conflict. Part 1 describes the sources for the law of religious freedom in the United…
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Religious freedom is doing well in the Supreme Court: An interview with Cato’s Walter Olson
“The court, like public opinion, is still a tough sell on a range of questions involving religious believers’ requests for exemption from or accommodation in discrimination rules.”
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Why Utah’s constitution contains ‘every imaginable protection’ for religious freedom
The search for religious freedom is woven deeply into Utah’s history. More so than almost any other state (except perhaps some of the original colonial territories).
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China’s ban on 4 leaders highlights U.S. efforts to promote religious freedom
Noting abuses of religious minorities in China is presumably what Ambassador Brownback did to get banned from China.
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SCOTUS rules that government can’t interfere with religious hiring decisions of parochial schools
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the government cannot control hiring decisions of parochial schools about who teaches the faith.
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Supreme Court ruling on contraception mandate is major win for religious freedom
The court overwhelmingly allowed the federal government to create broad protection for religious freedom. This is an important, and hopefully enduring, victory for those who care for others out of religious motivation and ask only to do so in ways…
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Despite NPR’s claims, Christianity has been a powerful force for civil rights
When we look at the history of the United States more carefully, we can see both the good and bad that religious people did, but – on balance – religion was and continues to be a key motivator for efforts…
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Q&A: Study finds religious freedom is stronger in countries where LGBT protections are stronger
When religious freedom is protected, LGBT people fare better, and vice versa: when LGBT people are protected, religious freedom increases.
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Supreme Court says states cannot discriminate against religious schools – here’s our analysis
A 5-4 majority of the Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Revenue rule was unconstitutional because it singled out religious schools and religious parents for treatment that is not given to others who might participate in the scholarship program.
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Supreme Court decisions on 3 critical religious freedom cases are just days away
More laws are impinging on religious organizations, according to an attorney helping drive cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.