Religious Liberty - news
High court lets ban on sidewalk counseling stand
The Supreme Court dealt another defeat to the efforts of sidewalk counselors who try to change the minds of women seeking abortions.
The justices announced April 18 they would not review a lower court ruling affirming a Massachusetts law that bars communication with people within a certain distance of abortion clinics. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
ERLC no longer supports church free-speech bill
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has pulled its support for a bill it says no longer protects the free speech rights of churches.
more »By Tom Strode - Apr 29, 2005 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Appeals court upholds Ten Commandments display
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in Chicago, has upheld a Ten Commandments display that is similar to one currently being considered by the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
ERLC opposes asylum changes in terrorist bill
The ERLC is opposed to new legislative language that could hinder refugees fleeing to the United States from religious and political oppression. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Land urges pressure on China to help North Koreans
ERLC Resident Richard Land joined Sen. Sam Brownback, R.-Kan., and other human rights advocates April 7 in calling for action on behalf of North Korean refugees who escape to China. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Supreme Court weighs religious freedom law
The Bush administration argued a federal law protecting the religious freedom of prisoners does not violate the First Amendment ban on government establishment of religion in an appearance before the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Senate protects pro-lifers in bankruptcy reform
The Senate defeated March 8 a measure to prevent pro-life protesters from filing for bankruptcy when they are fined by courts.
The pro-life victory came on an amendment offered by Sen. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty
High court weighs Ten Commandments displays
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 2 in two cases involving Ten Commandments displays on government property, and defenders of the exhibits expressed hope they would be upheld by the justices. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, 10 Commandments
ERLC endorses democracy promotion bill
The ERLC is promoting legislation designed to expand democracy globally, especially through the arms of the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Rejection of ‘Choose Life’ license plate stands
The Supreme Court permitted a lower court ruling against South Carolina’s pro-life license plate to remain in effect Jan. 24, thereby allowing conflicting opinions at the appellate level. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Religious Liberty