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Religious Freedom
Supreme Court Won't Reconsider Ban on 'Gruesome' Church Protest
Case pitted freedom of speech against freedom of religion. But protecting children from disturbing pictures was the trump card.
June 12, 2013
Why Christian Groups Oppose America's Anti-Prostitution Stance
As the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in, faith-based organizations say 'no' to loyalty oaths.
June 3, 2013
Religious Freedom Is Not a Zero-Sum Game
Paul Marshall, Nina Shea, and Lela Gilbert take an ecumenical approach to fighting international persecution.
April 22, 2013
Don't Make George Soros Oppose Prostitution
The government's ideology requirement at question in USAID v. Open Society International is dangerous.
April 17, 2013
Christians Don't Have 'the Right to Be Stupid'
Hey, John Kerry: Religious freedom is no joking matter.
March 5, 2013
Persecution in China Is Very Real
You can argue that Christians are more free than they were 30 years ago. But persecution is rising and the central government does plan to eradicate house churches.
February 27, 2013
China Isn't Trying to Wipe Out Christianity
A new report on persecution belies important changes in the country's religious freedom.
February 25, 2013
How China Plans to Wipe Out House Churches
Report: Govt.-sponsored persecution rose 42 percent in 2012.
February 18, 2013
Catholics and Baptists Together
The recent synod of bishops sounded notes Protestants can sing.
February 13, 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
Obama Administration Tweaks Rules on Contraception Coverage
HHS drops controversial definition of religious employer, but rules for nonprofits and for-profit companies are mostly as previously announced.
February 1, 2013
Schools Tussle Over Sex Standards
(UPDATED) Why are fired teachers still suing Christian schools?
January 28, 2013
How Much Muslim Context Is Too Much for the Gospel?
How learning the limits helps us stay "biblically orthodox and maximally attractive."
January 16, 2013
School prayer: 50 years after the ban, God and faith more present than ever
A three-part cover story on the state of school prayer. (CSMonitor.com)
No Religious Discrimination In Disciplining Employee For Preaching At Lesbian Co-Worker
The court rejected plaintiff's claim that the disciplinary action against her violated Title VII, the equal protection clause, and her 1st Amendment free speech and free exercise rights (Religion Clause)
Two women in Egypt convert, but fallout starkly different
Two recent instances illustrate the deep sensitivities surrounding conversions in Egypt’s conservative society. But they also demonstrate the discrepancies in how the cases are treated. (AP)
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