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Steubenville: Whatever Happened to Human Dignity?
A discussion of rape, responsibility, and redemption.
March 20, 2013
Radical Proposal to Weed Out 'Fake Pastors' Splits Kenyans
Should courts vet clergy for integrity?
March 4, 2013
Should an Iowa Dentist Have Fired his Attractive Assistant? 
He feared he would try to have an affair. Did he do the right thing?
March 4, 2013
Chances Improving for Ex-Episcopalians in Property Fights
Court cases in Texas and South Carolina could reshape other disputes—and denominations.
February 20, 2013
Move Over, Abortion? Religious Freedom Is the New Battleground for 'Personhood'
The government protects citizens' religious rights, but what about a corporation's?
February 1, 2013
Sovereign Grace Ministries: Courts Shouldn't 'Second-Guess' Pastoral Counseling of Sex Abuse Victims
Legal observers question whether clergy-penitent privilege applies to denomination accused of covering up crimes.
January 25, 2013
Government Backs Down on Contraceptive Mandate
Promises to "never enforce" current HHS rule against Wheaton College or similar religious employers. But is it a real victory?
December 19, 2012
The Surprising Christian Organizations Suing the Government
Many suing over the HHS contraception mandate are doing so "despite, not because of, the culture war aspect."
November 19, 2012
The Story Behind One of the Most Ironic Religious Freedom Lawsuits Ever Filed
The religious discrimination complaint against the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom moves closer to trial.
September 26, 2012
Evangelical Colleges Biola and Grace Sue Obama Administration Over Contraceptive Mandate
The California- and Indiana-based schools join Wheaton College, others in suing over health care law.
August 23, 2012
Are Parents' Prayers for Miracle Healings Inhumane?
New study in Journal of Medical Ethics draws criticism.
August 15, 2012
Q & A: Philip Ryken on Wheaton’s Contraception Mandate Lawsuit: 'A Last Resort'
The college president explains why it's is suing, and why now.
July 18, 2012
Wheaton College Joins Lawsuits Fighting the Contraception Mandate
Mandate "would force the College to violate its religious beliefs or pay," school says.
July 18, 2012
New York City Churches Will No Longer Be Evicted from Public Schools—For Now
A district court judge today issued a permanent injunction order in the Bronx Household of Faith case.
June 29, 2012
Most Evangelicals Likely to Lament Supreme Court Healthcare Ruling
Poll finds most wanted justices to overturn healthcare law.
June 28, 2012
Declining to Photograph a Same-Sex Ceremony: Is It Legal to Refuse a Gay Client?
A court in New Mexico says no. We map the arguments.
June 13, 2012
California's Gay Marriage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court
Ruling paves way for High Court to review Proposition 8.
June 5, 2012
Trial on Antiquities Fraud Ends, But Not the Controversy
Judge doesn't rule whether James ossuary is authentic, but acquits antiquities collectors on almost all charges.
March 14, 2012
You Can't Worship Here: Evicting Churches from New York Schools
What will really happen this weekend when churches gather in school buildings for the last time?
February 8, 2012
Church Wins Firing Case at Supreme Court
Unanimous decision in closely watched case strengthens "ministerial exception."
January 11, 2012
Reports: Iran Pastor's Case Sent to Khamenei
Courts avoid decision in apostasy case, may hear further appeal. (Updated)
October 12, 2011
From Death Sentence to Rape Charges, Iranian Pastor’s Case Is Rare—and Disputed
Reports differ on Nadarkhani’s status and next steps.
October 6, 2011
Supreme Court: What's More Important than Church Doctrine?
Can the justices decide an employment case without making religious decisions? Says Breyer: 'This is tough and I'm stuck.'
October 5, 2011
Parental Frights: Can Parents Practice Rites that Scare Children?
Mom gets 18 months probation for showing her daughter a ritual chicken death.
September 15, 2011
Court Rejects Prostitution Restrictions on AIDS Funding
Evangelical NGOS say the ruling is unlikely to change their operations, but the case touches on larger principles.
August 30, 2011
Your Insurance May Already Cover 'Abortion-Inducing Drugs'
Health and Human Services ruled last week that insurance plans must provide contraception with no copayment.
August 12, 2011
Why Dogs Should Be Sent to Court
Examining the case of Rosie, a golden retriever who sat beside a 15-year-old raped by her father.
August 12, 2011
9th Circuit: University Can Force Christian Groups Open to Non-Christians
But court says policy may have been enforced unconstitutionally.
August 5, 2011
Ministerial Murkiness: Biggest Religion Case in 20 Years?
Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether fired teacher is a religious employee.
July 5, 2011
U.S. Appeals Court: Schools Can Ban Worship
Ruling says New York ban on church services doesn't discriminate against expression. But legal scholars say the decision is unlikely to stand.
June 9, 2011
Harold Camping's Rapture Campaign: Can He Be Sued for Fraud?
As an atheist group asks the California attorney general for action, legal scholars say efforts are almost certainly doomed.
June 3, 2011
Standing on Shaky Ground: Pastor Tax Break Threat Lessens
Ruling means threat to pastor tax break may have lost its legs.
May 24, 2011
An Everyday Scandal
The slaughter of the unborn needs no hidden cameras for condemnation.
April 12, 2011
Thanksgiving Question Nearly Deports Tortured Christian
An immigration judge was distressed that 'Li claimed that Thanksgiving was a Christian holiday.'
April 4, 2011
Why a Jailed Missionary in Haiti Is Getting Little Attention
Danny Pye has been jailed for five months without charges.
March 14, 2011
Polling Evangelicals: Not Pro-Union, but Split Over Unions Versus Government
A Pew Research Center survey suggests evangelicals have the lowest favorability toward government employee unions of any religious group.
March 4, 2011
Bricks and Moratoriums: Zoning Out Churches
Economy impacts churches' battles to build.
February 28, 2011
Rape case pits Indiana woman against her church
Silvia Gameros alleges that employees of the Diocese of Evansville failed to protect her developmentally disabled daughter during an overnight retreat. (Indianapolis Star)
Online Furor Draws Press to Abortion Doctor’s Trial
Following accusations that the case was being ignored by the national news media, reporters descended Monday on Philadelphia, where Dr. Kermit Gosnell was on trial (The New York Times)
Episcopal Church Fight Heads to Court
Episcopalians along the South Carolina coast are battling in court to determine which of two factions owns an estimated $500 million in church buildings, grounds and cemeteries, following an acrimonious split last year over social issues. (WSJ)
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