Religion & Law

ANOTHER SEXUAL ABUSE LAWSUIT AGAINST CHICAGO PRIEST
Just this week, another sexual abuse lawsuit was filed against Rev. Donald McGuire, a Chicago area priest. The lawsuit, filed by two brothers, claims that McGuire sexually abused the two boys at different times...

Court battle between Episcopal Church and 11 congregations
The attorney general of Virginia has filed a motion to intervene in the court battle between the Episcopal Church and 11 breakaway congregations, arguing that he is obliged to defend the constitutionality of a state statute at the center of the trial...

Legal Maneuvers Ahead of Realignment Vote By Pittsburgh Episcopal Diocese
The Religion Clause Blog reports on developments in the effort by Pittsburgh’s Episcopal Bishop to withdraw his diocese from the Episcopal Church. Visit Site » Share This

Pa. Episcopal diocese OKs split over Bible, homosexuals
OneNewsNow.com reports: “Clergy and lay members of the theologically conservative Pittsburgh diocese voted overwhelmingly Saturday to break from the liberal Episcopal Church, with which it differs on issues ranging from homosexuality to biblical teachings on salvation...

English diocese to stop adoption work because of gay-rights laws
"An English Catholic diocese will cut its ties with an adoption agency because the diocese cannot accept the government's new laws on homosexual rights."

Diocese of Venice and Priest Abuse
While the Catholic Diocese of Venice has escaped the headlines that some dioceses have received regarding the Catholic priest sexual abuse of minors, the Diocese is not without its history in this unfortunate area...

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California Supreme Court Proposition 8 Decision
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Is Barack Obama a Natural Born Citizen?
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Heart of Atlanta v United States
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Unwed Fathers' Rights in Adoption
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law Shape Law with respect to Unwed Fathers

Canadian Government
allegedly used Canadian soldier as test subjects for nuclear explosion radiation exposure.

Kansas Catholic Diocese

Apartment Appointment
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Roman Catholic Church
Diocese of Antigonish faces class action over abuse by a priest

Ebay Fined
French Court Sets Fine at $61 Million

Personal Injury
Appeals Court Upholds Congressional Legislation