Religious Liberty - news
High court rules unanimously for pro-life protesters
A unanimous Supreme Court struck a blow for free speech Feb. 28, ruling a law targeting mobsters cannot be used against pro-life protesters.
The high court said a federal anti-racketeering law does not apply to protests outside abortion clinics, seemingly bringing closure to a court battle that began nearly 20 years earlier. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 28, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Religious Liberty
Christians under siege globally, Land, others say
WASHINGTON (BP)—American Christians may live with concerns about whether “Merry Christmas” greetings are welcome at their local retailers or in the public square, but followers of Christ in numerous countries live with the knowledge that expressing their faith may result in torture, imprisonment or death. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Target, Sears do about-face, say they’ll include ‘Christmas’
WASHINGTON (BP)—Two of the country’s largest retail chains have reversed course and are now directly acknowledging Christmas in their in-store promotions and advertising. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 13, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Persecution, Religious Liberty
LIFE DIGEST: Four Illinois pharmacists placed on leave because of pro-life practices
WASHINGTON (BP)—Four Illinois pharmacists have found out there is a price to pay for exercising their pro-life convictions.
The Walgreen Co. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 5, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Religious Liberty
Justices likely to favor pro-life demonstrators again
WASHINGTON (BP)—The U.S. Supreme Court appeared poised Nov. 30 to settle once and for all in favor of pro-life demonstrators a case it thought it had disposed of two years ago. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 1, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Land commends Bush actions in China
ERLC President Richard Land applauded President Bush’s attendance at a church service and his promotion of religious liberty while he was in China recently. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 30, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Land urges passage of workplace religion bill
Richard Land told members of Congress at a recent hearing a new law is needed to restore protection for the religious rights of employees. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 30, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Bush’s visit to church in China applauded by Baptist leader
WASHINGTON (BP)—Southern Baptist church-state specialist Richard Land commended President Bush for his attendance at a church service and his promotion of religious liberty while he was in China. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 23, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Land: Law needed to protect workplace religious liberty
WASHINGTON (BP)—A new law is needed to restore protection for the religious rights of employees, Southern Baptist church-state specialist Richard Land said at a recent congressional hearing. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 18, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Lawmakers urge Bush to protect chaplains’ freedom
Members of Congress have called on President Bush to ensure the religious freedom of chaplains in the armed services.
Senators and representatives, led by Rep. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty