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When the United State Supreme Court ruled in 2004 to keep the phrase “under God” in the pledge of allegiance, its power to influence Christianity and the broader religious culture came into clear focus. Often the most significant moral issues in the evangelical dialogue—abortion, homosexuality, church-state issues—go before the United States Supreme Court. Charged with interpreting the Constitution, the highest court in the nation consists of one chief justice and eight associate justices. Due to the life tenure of each justice, infrequent presidential appointments to the court have become an important action item for Christian lobbyists and a point of moral concern for evangelicals.
The Supreme Court's Religious Freedom Reality Check
A recent unanimous ruling reveals deep commitment to our 'first freedom.'
March 13, 2012
CLS Loses at Supreme Court
Group must allow leaders who disagree with its statement of faith.
June 28, 2010
6 Catholics, 3 Jews
Does it matter that there might soon be no Protestants on the Supreme Court?
May 11, 2010
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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
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
If the Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, What Next?
How churches and pastors should respond.
March 27, 2013
Schools Tussle Over Sex Standards
(UPDATED) Why are fired teachers still suing Christian schools?
January 28, 2013
Supreme Court's Health-Care Ruling Could Weaken Charity Tax Breaks
Why some religious nonprofits' worries aren't about the contraception mandate.
September 4, 2012
Supreme Court Decides on More than Health Care
The court finished the session with decisions on immigration, juvenile justice, and the First Amendment, too.
June 29, 2012
Most Evangelicals Likely to Lament Supreme Court Healthcare Ruling
Poll finds most wanted justices to overturn healthcare law.
June 28, 2012
California's Gay Marriage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court
Ruling paves way for High Court to review Proposition 8.
June 5, 2012
Supreme Court Decision on Religion Upends Campus Religious Groups
Nearly two years after the Christian Legal Society v. Martinez ruling, the case is causing strife for religious groups across U.S. college campuses.
May 10, 2012
The Supreme Court's Religious Freedom Reality Check
A recent unanimous ruling reveals deep commitment to our 'first freedom.'
March 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
Ministerial Murkiness: Biggest Religion Case in 20 Years?
Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether fired teacher is a religious employee.
July 5, 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
Satan Appears Before the Supreme Court
His influence in the case before the justices was hypothetical, but it didn't have to be a joke.
January 13, 2011
Conservatives Get 'Slap in the Face'
Groups were busy responding to fights over marriage, the Supreme Court, and a mosque near Ground Zero.
August 6, 2010
Naming Their Enemy: Elena Kagan or Glenn Beck?
Political activists choose their battles as conservatives oppose the Supreme Court nominee and progressives respond, yet again, to the FoxNews host.
July 23, 2010
Is the Christian Legal Society's Loss a Loss for Everyone?
What the Supreme Court's verdict means for campus ministries.
July 7, 2010
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! God Save This Honorable Court
Political activists focused on Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings even as the Supreme Court ruled on an important religious liberty case.
July 2, 2010
Christian Legal Society Loses in Supreme Court Case
Group must allow leaders who disagree with its statement of faith.
June 28, 2010
A Protestant-Less Supreme Court: Does it Matter?
Observers weigh in on a Supreme Court without Protestants.
June 23, 2010
Who is Elena Kagan?
Political activist groups don't know much about the Supreme Court nominee, but they still had plenty to say about her.
May 14, 2010
6 Catholics, 3 Jews
Does it matter that there might soon be no Protestants on the Supreme Court?
May 11, 2010
Elena Kagan's Past Leaves Little Trail
President Obama's Supreme Court nomination has walked a political tightrope.
May 11, 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
Are All Gay Judges Activists?
Conservatives remain pessimistic about Justice Stevens' retirement and other battles for the judiciary. Plus, Bryan Fischer's call to deport Muslims continues.
April 16, 2010
The Post-Protestant Supreme Court
Christians weigh in on whether it matters that the high court will likely lack Protestant representation.
April 9, 2010
Land and Building Wars
A handful of parishes win the right to keep their property, but legal experts don't know if their cases are setting a precedent.
January 12, 2010
The Cross and the Court
Unraveling the Supreme Court's tangled view of public crosses.
December 30, 2009
Should the Supreme Court Rule that Memorial Crosses are Secular?
Church leaders and observers weigh in on a current debate.
December 2, 2009
A Czar, a Cross, and Prayer Chain for Liberals
Conservative groups take aim at safe schools 'czar' Kevin Jennings. The Supreme Court considers the fate of a cross in the Mojave Desert. And all while Congress continues to work on health care.
October 9, 2009
Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Mojave Cross
The court considered whether a transfer of property changes a church-state question.
October 8, 2009
Supreme Court Rules Girl's Strip Search Unconstitutional
Lone female justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke up for the 13-year-old who had to undress before school officials in 2003.
June 30, 2009
Sonia Sotomayor: 'I Feel Your Pain'
Why the new judge's empathy—extended to more than just Latina women—will serve the Supreme Court well.
June 1, 2009
Few Red Flags Found in Sotomayor's Religion-Related Cases
President Obama's Supreme Court pick generally sided with religious freedom.
May 28, 2009
How Would a Woman Change the Supreme Court?
The better question is, what's that woman's political ideology?
May 20, 2009
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)
Supreme Court ruling 50 years ago set modern course for religion in public schools
Despite a popular perception that the 8-1 decision ripped religion out of public schools by banning the ceremonial reading of Bible verses, prominent First Amendment scholars and educators say Abington v. Schempp marked a rare consensus among conservative and liberal justices that actually provided a framework for allowing religion into the public school curriculum. (Deseret News)
The Supreme Court Revisits a Religious Lemon
In Town of Greece case, the justices will presumably consider whether to link legislative prayer with the main body of church-state law. (WSJ)
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