Religious Freedom
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Ruling on teacher’s firing shows how clear laws could help keep religious entities out of court
Appeals court cites “ministerial exception” in a dispute between a former teacher and a Catholic high school in North Carolina.
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Do religious individuals benefit the greater community?
People of faith believe they are accountable to God and have a religious duty to care for others. Studies show our communities are best served when we let them.
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Religious freedom requires access to abortion? Maybe not
An Indiana appeals court gave initial acceptance to the argument in a case where plaintiffs argue that their religious beliefs require abortion in unusual circumstances.
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Why religion is good for society
Religion fills essential roles that do tremendous good for individuals, families and communities — and it is worthy of support from voters and policymakers.
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Religious Contributions to Serving the Vulnerable: Social Benefits of Religion, Volume 1
Policymakers can benefit from understanding the unique social benefits of religious belief and practice. The valuable social and economic contributions of religion-based organizations can easily be undermined by regulatory burdens.
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School choice case: Unpopular doesn’t mean unconstitutional
In a California case, the family of a boy with autism that chose a Jewish school is challenging state’s refusal of educational services it would offer if the child were in public or secular private school.
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Looking at Supreme Court and religious freedom through the lens of the presidential campaign
Two constitutional issues highlight similarities and differences between the Biden and Trump administrations.
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Here’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflict
Some suggest there is a tension between protection for the free exercise of religion and the prohibition on the establishment of religion. But a better take is to see the two clauses as congruent.
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Wisconsin inserts itself into deciding what is ‘religious enough’
A recent Wisconsin court decision said the state’s Catholic Charities Bureau is not religious enough to qualify for an exemption from an unemployment insurance mandate.
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How Utah Has Turned Religious Freedom from a Controversy to a Consensus
Utah leads the way in averting religious-freedom conflicts through consensus protections.