Supreme Court
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.
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6 Catholics, 3 Jews
Does it matter that there might soon be no Protestants on the Supreme Court?
Some religious groups see ruling as a protection against future "loyalty oaths" on other issues.
What the decisions really say, plus responses from Jim Daly, Andrew Marin, and others.
What the Ministerial Exception Will Mean for Religious EmployersFor Christians who despaired over recent Supreme Court rulings, the Our Lady of Guadalupe decision has a lot to offer.
Where Two or More Are Gathered, the First Amendment Should Protect ThemWhy voluntary organizations deserve the same rights to speech, religion, and assembly as individuals.
Have Pro-Lifers Lost the Supreme Court Fight?What's ahead for abortion opponents after another frustrating decision.
Supreme Court Dismisses State Ban on Public Funding for Religious SchoolsUpdate: Could a Montana school choice case be the end of Blaine amendments?
Supreme Court Rejects Louisiana Abortion RegulationsJohn Roberts joins liberal justices, citing precedent.
Priest Balances Christian Conviction and Legal Strategy in DACA CaseAn Episcopalian law student on the team behind the Supreme Court victory and a Southern Baptist pastor are among the Dreamers celebrating Thursday’s decision.
Bostock Is as Bad as You ThinkWe cannot stake religious liberty on a "wait and see" approach.
LGBT Rights Ruling Isn’t the Beginning of the End for Religious LibertySocial conservatives liked Neil Gorsuch before they didn’t. Maybe they were right the first time.
Supreme Court Extends LGBT Anti-Discrimination ProtectionsLegal experts worry that ruling in landmark workplace discrimination cases can’t provide the nuanced exemptions evangelicals have advocated for.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Coronavirus Limits on Church ServicesCalifornia restricting churches to 25% capacity or less than 100 worshipers “appear[s] consistent” with First Amendment, wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in 5–4 decision.
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