religious liberty
Religious liberty ruling for wedding photographer commended
Chelsey Nelson runs a wedding photography and blogging business in Louisville. She is involved in a suit against Jefferson County Metro Government. ADF By Tom Strode LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — A court decision in support of a Kentucky photographer who declines to shoot same-sex weddings is a victory for religious freedom, advocates for the First […]
Chinese repression focus on ERLC webinar
A panel discussion hosted by the ERLC today will focus on religious liberty in China, particularly in regards to the Uyghur people group of the Xinjiang province in the northwestern part of the country. GETTY/Special By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — China’s increasingly repressive regime will receive the attention of a panel of experts today […]
Religious freedom in America: popular and polarizing
Paster Bruce Schafer, top right, preaches from a scissor lift during the first of two drive-in Easter services held by Grace Life Church in a parking lot in Monroeville, Pa., Sunday, April 12, 2020. The principle of religious freedom is important to most Americans. But as President Donald Trump touts his support for it during […]
A desperate time for an essential service
“This case … is an example of disparate treatment and a violation of the religious liberty …”
Appeals court ruling for adoption agency applauded
New Hope Family Services …believes marriage is only between a man and a woman…
California churches ordered to cancel indoor worship in at least 30 counties
“We would have to say that we’re not happy about the decision.”
High court delivers 2 religious liberty wins
“…the state does not own the consciences of human beings.”
Churches’ lawsuit challenges San Jose ban of indoor worship
Two San Jose churches have filed a federal lawsuit claiming a coronavirus-related ban of indoor worship violates their First Amendment rights.
High court affirms religious access to state programs
The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upheld Tuesday (June 30) a state tax credit scholarship program that includes religious schools.
Religious liberty amid a pandemic: Southern Baptist leaders weigh in
“Religious organizations should not be treated any differently than other entities …”
Religious liberty concerns resolved for churches to receive CARES Act stimulus funds
“Nothing in [SBA nondiscrimination regulations] shall apply to a religious corporation …”