Religious Freedom
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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.
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Religious giving: An important part of the social safety net
Charitable giving, particularly religiously motivated giving, will be an important part of pandemic recovery. We don’t have to share faith commitments, or have any religious affiliation at all, to be grateful for that.
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Supreme Court’s LGBT rights decision: What does it mean, and what’s next?
A six-judge majority of the Supreme Court concluded that the plain language of the statute requires employers not to make hiring or firing decisions based – even in part – on an employee’s LGBT status.
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Q&A: What churches ought to be doing in a pandemic
“We may have to just do the right thing, and know that God sees.”
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Supreme Court weighs in on pandemic limits on worship
The most encouraging sign from the court is shared by both sides of Friday’s decision: Religious practice must not be singled out for disfavored treatment.
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Who turns down $54 million?
Agree or disagree, it is good for all of us that many of our fellow citizens are motivated by a higher cause.