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Employment
Why Tim Keller Wants You to Stay in That Job You Hate
The Redeemer pastor explains how he ministers to laypeople facing career confusion.
April 22, 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
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
Another Kind of Christian Witness at Chick-fil-A
Franchise owner Erik Devriendt doesn't have much to say about the recent imbroglio over Dan Cathy's comments. He just wants to help local refugees.
August 1, 2012
Ditch the Diploma: Why College Graduates Are Questioning Their Education
And why you might question whether God is calling you to get a bachelor's degree.
June 12, 2012
Contract Concern: USAID Policy on Hiring Alarms Charities
Groups concerned religious liberty fear they could be challenged in the future.
March 23, 2012
'I'm Dad, the Babysitter,' and Other Cultural Myths
As more parents spend time working at home, the entire family benefits.
February 27, 2012
Blessed Are the Jobless: How Ministries Aid the Unemployed
For millions of discouraged workers, the church can turn job loss into a gift.
January 13, 2012
Church Wins Firing Case at Supreme Court
Unanimous decision in closely watched case strengthens "ministerial exception."
January 11, 2012
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
Baptist Fellowship Offering Cash Incentives to Churches Considering Female Pastors
Why leaders are willing to pay expenses for search committees that consider women for church leadership.
October 5, 2011
Working for the (Son of) Man
What a theology of work might look like for female professionals, who tend to downplay their success.
June 3, 2011
Guarding Your Marriage without Dissing Women
Women aren't disappearing from the workplace or ministry staff teams. How will married men adjust?
May 31, 2011
Religious Hiring's Status Quo Victory
A 2-1 ruling by Ninth Circuit affirms World Vision's right to consider religious beliefs in employment. But questions over faith-based hiring practices and government funding seem far from settled.
August 26, 2010
Canada's Split Decision on Hiring
Experts, organizations see mixed victory in recent court ruling.
August 19, 2010
News Flash: Dads Are Nurturing
More fathers want an active role in caring for their children. Will U.S. employers be able to adjust?
July 28, 2010
Christian Legal Society Loses in Supreme Court Case
Group must allow leaders who disagree with its statement of faith.
June 28, 2010
Faith-Based Fracas
From the White House to the courthouse, the battle escalates over whether Christian groups have the right to employ only Christians.
June 16, 2010
Supreme Court on Major Discrimination Case: 'Huh?'
Before the justices can render an opinion in the Christian Legal Society dispute, they'll have to figure out what the facts are.
April 20, 2010
The End of Religious Freedom?
The nightmare scenarios could very well unfold, but they are not the last word.
April 19, 2010
Fight Between Erskine College and Its Denomination Will Head to Court
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church fired board members, alleging mission drift.
March 17, 2010
Women at Halftime: Where to Go Next?
For many women, turning 50 means the best is yet to come.
January 25, 2010
Protecting Our Little Platoons
There's reason to be concerned for the future of voluntary organizations.
June 10, 2009
Declining Female Happiness
A new study reveals that feminism may be the source of our discontent.
June 4, 2009
Pressure to Prove Himself
The challenges facing Joshua DuBois and the faith-based initiative.
May 13, 2009
Women Benefit from Health-Care Overhaul
The failing industry says it will stop charging women at higher premium rates than it charges men.
May 6, 2009
Small Ruling Is Potentially Huge for Student Groups
Christian Legal Society lawyer notes that exceptions to rules can be as discriminatory as rules themselves.
March 19, 2009
Tiptoeing through TULIP
Layoff allegations reveal Calvinism tensions at Baptist seminary.
March 10, 2009
Conscience Clashes
Christian health workers just want to follow their religious beliefs.
February 16, 2009
Obama Expands Faith-Based Office
The President maintains Bush's hiring policy and shapes specific priorities for the office.
February 6, 2009
Why Obama May Be Good News for Christian Higher Education
College administrators and observers say Bush administration tinkered too much. But some worry that new antidiscrimination laws loom.
December 22, 2008
Double Divorce
The end of a marriage may mean the end of employment at a Christian college — but not always.
May 14, 2008
United Methodists to Debate Transgender Clergy
Church court in October backed pastor who underwent sex change.
April 22, 2008
Cedarville's Tenure Tremor
The Baptist university is embroiled in a long-running dispute over the firing of two professors.
April 3, 2008
Westminster Theological Suspension
Peter Enns's book Inspiration and Incarnation created a two-year theological battle that resulted in his suspension.
April 1, 2008
Supreme Court rules that God is above the law
Court ruled that a former Methodist minister could not sue the church for unfair dismissal because, rather than being an employee, she was viewed as a “steward in the household of God”. (Telegraph)
German churches, union both claim victory in strike case
Germany's main churches and a union that represents their employees have both claimed victory after the Federal Labour Court issued a Solomonic decision on whether church employees are allowed to strike. (Reuters)
Christians Claim Workplace Discrimination in Landmark Case
Four Christians went to the European Human Rights Court this week to complain that their faith was under fire in the workplace. Do believers have an absolute right to religious expression at work, or do the requirements of employers and the rights of other members of society come first? (International Herald Tribune)
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