Courts
- Judge Hands World Vision a Defeat in Employment CaseThe federal case is one of several around the country right now where courts are trying to balance nondiscrimination statutes with religious freedom.Emily Belz|
- Free Speech Victory for Finnish Politician and Bishop Who Said Homosexuality Is SinfulAppeals court unanimously affirms that the traditional interpretation of the Bible is not criminal hate speech.Daniel Silliman|
- Abuse Survivors ‘Disgusted’ by Southern Baptist Court BriefLawyers for multiple SBC entities argued against third-party liability under Kentucky’s new statute of limitations.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- The Law Can’t Always ‘Love’ YouCompassionate enforcement has its place. But the state’s role is to bear the sword.Mike Schutt|
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Let Back in San Jose Schools After Court Rejects District’s ‘Double Standard’Ninth Circuit ruling boosts First Amendment protections for faith groups denied campus access.Kate Shellnutt|
- Pandemic Restrictions Had No Lasting Effect on Churches, Study FindsEven in states where regulations were severe, most congregations moved on quickly.Daniel Silliman|
- Pastor in Trump Indictment Released After Supporters Cover His BailIllinois pastor Stephen Lee was back in church on Sunday, thanks in part to fundraising help from a Christian advocacy group.Kate Shellnutt|
- Hillsong Founder Not Guilty of Sexual Abuse Cover-UpAn Australian court found Brian Houston may have had a reasonable excuse not to call police about his father’s crimes.John Sandeman in Sydney|
- The Young Christian Who Took Johnson & Johnson to CourtHanna Wilt testified to God’s presence in a terminal diagnosis while pursuing a case against the pharmaceutical giant over its baby powder.Emily Belz|
- Court Hears Closing Arguments in Brian Houston CaseWas the Hillsong founder covering up sexual abuse or trying to care for a survivor?John Sandeman in Sydney|
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