Religious Freedom

Survey shows many people don’t want faith groups to speak out on policies and issues, but a look at our country’s history shows that may be shortsighted.

Religious teachings have implications for policy issues without being partisan. Historical examples include opposition to slavery and eugenics and support for women’s suffrage.

Marriage is good for individuals and society, but Americans are less likely to get married than in the past. One recent article highlights a specific setting for promoting marriage – religious schools.

With various illnesses predicted to hit hard this winter, boosting the immune system is wise. That might include an unexpected resource for staying healthy: faith.

The experience of elementary, secondary and higher education in the United States and other nations shows that high quality education can be and is provided by religious schools.

When the standard for a judge’s decision to stop a law from going into effect is too lax, as it may be in Utah, it creates an unnecessary hurdle to representative lawmaking.

Research suggests that there are important and distinctive contributions faith-based colleges and universities make.

Even a state that has formal protections for religious freedom can have a negative culture for religious practice.

While BYU supported a policy of nondiscrimination, it expected its constitutional and statutory rights to be treated as inherent rather than the grant of a federal agency.