Religion & Law

New York?s Novel Way to Kill Charter Schools

Posted on June 19, 2008
The NCPA reports on a judicial ruling and the use of labor laws to stifle the charter school movement in New York. Visit Site » Share This

Thomas Berg: More on Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty

Posted on June 19, 2008
Thomas Berg has this post on the Mirror of Justice Blog. He begins: Dale Carpenter’s typically thoughtful post argues that one shouldn’t oppose same-sex marriage on the ground that it creates “novel” threats to religious liberty, religious liberty concerns are no reason to oppose same-sex marriage, in large part because the conflicts between religious liberty and [...

Germany: Parents sent to jail for homeschooling

Posted on June 19, 2008
WorldNetDaily reports: “A mother and father who have been homeschooling their children each have been ordered by a German judge to serve three-month prison terms after a prosecutor said he was unhappy with fines the family paid and he wanted the parents jailed...

Blunt should call special session for pro-life bill

Posted on June 19, 2008
Don Hinkle reports on For Faith and Family: Like in 2005, the General Assembly failed to act on important pro-life legislation that would have further curtailed Missouri abortions. The House passed a bill that would make it illegal to try to coerce a woman into having an abortion by abusing, stalking or threatening to fire [...

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UK: Big rise in abortions among under-age girls

Posted on June 19, 2008
Christian Today reports: “The number of abortions among under 14s rose by more than a fifth last year, one of the biggest increases in terminations across all age groups, the government said on Thursday.” Visit Site » Share This

Mike Farris Argues Landmark California Homeschool Case

Posted on June 19, 2008
Home School Legal Defense Association has issued this press release on the Christian Newswire. It begins: On Monday, June 23rd HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris as part of a legal team will argue on behalf of HSLDA and Focus on the Family in favor of keeping homeschooling legal before a California Court of Appeal...

Court suspends French virgin case

Posted on June 19, 2008
BBC News reports: “A French court has overturned an order annulling the marriage of a French Muslim woman who is accused by her husband of lying about being a virgin.” Visit Site » Share This

Americans United Files Lawsuit Challenging South Carolina?s ?I Believe? License Plate

Posted on June 19, 2008
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has issued this press release that begins: “Americans United for Separation of Church and State today filed a lawsuit in federal district court on behalf of several religious leaders and a religious organization whose First Amendment rights are violated by South Carolina?s ‘I Believe’ license plate...

California: Richmond planning ordinance revisions for massage businesses

Posted on June 19, 2008
The Contra Costa Times reports: “Richmond city officials plan to revamp the local ordinance for massage businesses, citing public and police concerns that there might be too many in the city ? or that some could be fronts for criminal activity ...

Ohio: ?ACLU Warns Officials on Use of Sectarian Prayer?

Posted on June 19, 2008
The ACLU has issued this press release that begins: Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to officials in Greenfield, in Highland County, warning them that the use of sectarian prayer at the beginning of city council meetings is unconstitutional...

Poll: Americans disapprove of marriage redefinition

Posted on June 19, 2008
Angus Reid reports: Adults in the United States hold differing views on the topic of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by CBS News. 36 per cent of respondents think there should be no legal recognition of a gay couple?s relationship, 30 per cent believe homosexuals should be permitted to legally marry, and 28 per cent [...

Arizona: Lawmakers advance 2 new abortion curbs

Posted on June 19, 2008
The Arizona Daily Star reports: . . . But one, if not both, could end up being vetoed. The Senate, on a voice vote, gave preliminary approval to a ban on allowing nurse practitioners to perform surgical abortions . . . Separately, the House gave final approval to Senate Bill 1048, which would make “partial-birth” abortions [...

Freedom from Religion Foundation asks Immigration Office to drop religious oath

Posted on June 19, 2008
The Freedom from Religion Foundation has issued this press release that begins: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has asked the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to drop mention of a deity from its “Oath of Allegiance for Naturalized Citizens...

Arizona: Student religious expressions get shield

Posted on June 19, 2008
Arizona Daily Star reports: State senators voted Wednesday to protect the religious liberties of students, a measure foes said will let them harass others who don’t share their beliefs ? especially gays. House Bill 2713 would prohibit public schools from discriminating against students or their parents on the basis of their religious beliefs...

California Pro-Life Advocates Rally at Capitol Against Tax-Funded Abortions

Posted on June 19, 2008
LifeNews.com reports: “California pro-life advocates participated in a rally today at the state capitol to protest state taxpayer funding of abortions. The state spends more than $33 million to [...]

NY Capitol: More than 250 Christian ministers protest marriage redefinition

Posted on June 19, 2008
More than 250 evangelical Christian ministers from around the state came to the Capitol today to blast Gov. David Paterson for requiring state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages and to back the Senate for its opposition to legalizing the same-sex unions ...

Teenager from faith-healing family dies in Oregon

Posted on June 19, 2008
The AP reports: Authorities say a teenager from a faith-healing family died from an illness that could have been easily treated, just a few months after a toddler cousin of his died in a case that has led to criminal charges. Tuesday’s death of 16-year-old Neil Beagley, however, may not be a crime because Oregon law allows [...

Polish teen aborts child in controversial case

Posted on June 19, 2008
CWNews reports: “The 14-year-old Polish girl whose pregnancy provoked a storm of debate on the country’s abortion law has terminated her pregnancy, health minister Ewa Kopacz reports.” Visit Site » Share This

Virginia: Did Catholic charity staff help teen get abortion?

Posted on June 19, 2008
inRich.com reports: “The U.S. Health and Human Services is investigating whether Commonwealth Catholic Charities of Richmond’s staff violated state law by signing a consent form for a teenager in foster care to have an abortion. Meanwhile, Commonwealth Catholic Charities fired four staff members in connection with the incident...

John McCain Keeping Open Mind to Embryonic Stem Cell Research Alternatives

Posted on June 19, 2008
LifeNews.com reports: “In John McCain, pro-life voters have a solid presidential candidate against abortion but they have had concerns about his desire to spend public funds on embryonic stem [...]

California: ?Both sides in marriage fight aim for mainstream?

Posted on June 19, 2008
The AP reports: . . . The low-key tactics show that opponents of same-sex marriage are concentrating on politically moderate voters as they try to add California to the list of 26 other states with constitutional amendments outlawing gay nuptials . ...

Ohio: Miami Twp. trustees rule churches can meet in park

Posted on June 19, 2008
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports: This Clermont County community will welcome groups that want to hold religious services in its park amphitheater, officials said Wednesday. Trustees had been concerned that some residents might be offended, but law director John Korfhagen advised that churches must be allowed if other nonprofit groups are permitted to use park facilities, said Township [...

Kelly Shackelford: True marriage and true freedom

Posted on June 19, 2008
"Sexual orientation" and "transgender" laws are exactly that. The government now will tell you your morality. Even if an exemption is provided for houses of worship, none is provided for religious individuals.

Judicial Conference asks U.S. House to consider impeaching U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr (E.D. La.)

Posted on June 19, 2008
How Appealing links to the story and several resources. The Time-Picayune reports: . . . There was substantial evidence that Porteous committed perjury by signing false financial disclosures to conceal cash and things of value that he solicited from lawyers appearing before him, the panel found...

Kmart CMO quitting, will fight to keep Cal. marriage redefinition

Posted on June 19, 2008
The Advertising Age reports: “Kmart Senior VP-Chief Marketing Officer Bill Stewart is leaving the company to become a full-time volunteer on a campaign to protect gay marriage in California, the company said.” Visit Site » Share This

Illinois: Council Fails to override Mayor?s veto in church zoning dispute

Posted on June 19, 2008
The South County News reports: A Carlinville alderman has resigned in the wake of the city council?s failure on Monday night to override Mayor Robert Schwab?s veto of an agreement to settle a federal lawsuit brought against the city by Carlinville Southern Baptist Church ...

China tightens screws against dissidents ahead of Olympics

Posted on June 19, 2008
AFP reports: “Chinese authorities have stepped up efforts to censor dissenting voices in the run-up to the Olympic Games, a report by two human rights groups charged Thursday.” Visit Site » Share This

Several Supreme Court rulings today, including a ruling allowing employers to speak against labor unions

Posted on June 19, 2008
SCOTUS Blog provides updates on today’s rulings including this summary of one of the rulings: ** Federal labor law bars a state from curbing the rights of employers to speak out about labor union organizing by their workers. A California law imposing limits on employer speech when the companies are using state funds for that kind [...

Court tosses Fla. statute banning Bible distribution on public sidewalk

Posted on June 19, 2008
A federal court Wednesday ruled in favor of attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund and permanently struck down sections of a state statute used to bar a member of Gideons International from distributing Bibles on a public sidewalk.

ADF ready to defend Tenn. marriage amendment free of charge

Posted on June 19, 2008
http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/news/story.aspx?cid=4563 ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND STATEMENT June 19, 2008 ? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT ADF MEDIA RELATIONS: (480) 444-0020 or www.telladf.org/pressroom ADF ready to defend Tenn. marriage amendment free of charge ADF attorneys will offer to again defend state officials if same-sex couples ?marrying? in California challenge amendment in court MEMPHIS, Tenn...

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