Religion & Law

Tongue-tied on North Korea, China Blasts Israel

Posted on June 01, 2010
WSJ: "Watching China?s instant condemnation of the Israeli assault on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, South Koreans must be wondering more than ever when China will muster a clear response to their own nautical tragedy."

LA Times: Giving to religious schools

Posted on June 01, 2010
LA Times Editorial: "The United States has a long tradition of allowing tax breaks for charitable contributions, including donations to churches and other religious organizations. But the San Francisco-based U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has concluded that a program that offers tax credits for contributions to provide scholarships for private schools breaches the wall separating church and state...

White House Supports UN Stance on Gaza Convoy Raid

Posted on June 01, 2010
Voice of America News: "White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Tuesday referred repeatedly to the language in a U.N. Security Council statement condemning the acts which resulted in the loss of life . . . "

My Take: Ending ?don?t ask, don?t tell? would undermine religious liberty

Posted on June 01, 2010
Tony Perkins of FRC writes at CNN: Some people think allowing open homosexuality in the military means nothing more than opening a door that was previously closed. It means much more than that. It would mean simultaneously ushering out the back door anyone who disapproves of homosexual conduct, whether because of legitimate privacy and health concerns or because of moral or religious convictions.

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ACLJ to Appeal Federal Court Ruling Declaring Church Site for Graduation in CT Unconstitutional

Posted on June 01, 2010
ACLJ: "'In this case, the court simply got it wrong,' said Vincent McCarthy, ACLJ Senior Counsel. 'There need not be a constitutional crisis simply because a religious facility is used for a clearly secular purpose.'"

Russian Church calls for tougher abortion laws

Posted on June 01, 2010
Reuters: "The Russian Orthodox Church on Tuesday called for tougher rules to reduce the number of abortions carried out in a country struggling to combat its fast-dwindling population, media reported . . . "

Nevada Right to Life PAC Joins Pro-Life Groups for Senate Candidate Sue Lowden

Posted on June 01, 2010
LifeNews: "Another pro-life group has climbed on board with the other pro-life organizations supporting Sue Lowden, who is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge pro-abortion Senate Leader Harry Reid in Nevada . . . "

After Unanimous Anti-Life Vote: Not Even One Pro-Life Pol in Quebec?

Posted on June 01, 2010
LifeSiteNews: "In the wake of a unanimous motion in the Quebec National Assembly emphasizing 'the right ? to free and accessible abortion services,' a key leader in the province?s pro-life movement is calling on the bishops of Quebec to join Cardinal Marc Ouellet in taking a stand for the unborn ...

Poll: Abortion Morally Wrong, Embryonic Research OK, Assisted Suicide Split

Posted on May 28, 2010
LifeNews: "The latest national poll of thousands of Americans from Gallup finds people believe abortion is morally wrong, are split on assisted suicide, and believe research involving the destruction of human embryos is okay. The results show pro-lie advocates have more educational work to do on bioethics issues...

The mad doublethink of allowing homosexuals in the military and as scoutmasters

Posted on May 28, 2010
At View From the Right, Tim W. writes: "What we're being told, indirectly, is that homosexuality is a more enlightened form of sexuality. We can't allow young men to take girls camping because that would lead to pedophilia, but it's no problem to let homosexual men take boys camping...

Video: ?Baby Steps: 4D Ultrasound?

Posted on May 28, 2010
The American Life League has posted this video on YouTube.

Frozen human embryos ?not life forms?: S.Korean court

Posted on May 28, 2010
"South Korea's Constitutional Court has ruled that human embryos left over from fertility treatment are not life forms and can be used for research or destroyed, a court spokesman said Friday . . . "

Kansas Gov Parkinson Sends Funds From Health Clinics to Planned Parenthood

Posted on May 28, 2010
LifeNews: "Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson upset pro-life advocates today with a line-item veto of a state budget provision that would cut taxpayer funding of the Planned Parenthood abortion business . . . "

Homosexualist Activist Priest Arrested for Sex Abuse of Teen in Milan

Posted on May 28, 2010
LifeSiteNews: "One of Italy?s most outspokenly dissenting Catholic priests, Domenico Pezzini, has been arrested for abuse of a male teenaged victim. Pezzini, a 73 year-old priest of the diocese of Lodi, was arrested Monday in Milan. Police also revealed that a large quantity of child pornography had been found after a search of Pezzini?s residence...

Northern Ireland: Judge gives pro-lifers go ahead in Department of Health suit

Posted on May 28, 2010
The Christian Institute: "Pro-lifers have won permission for a legal action against Northern Ireland health chiefs in the latest round of a battle against controversial abortion guidance. The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) claims the Department of Health has breached a court order for complete withdrawal of the guidance...

Moscow: ?Gays vow to defy ban on parade?

Posted on May 28, 2010
The Moscow Times: "Gay activists on Thursday vowed to stage a weekend pride parade outside the European Commission's building in central Moscow despite a court ruling upholding a City Hall ban on the gathering Thursday." | For more information, see this ADF Alliance Alert compound tag: http://www...

Ohio Senate Passes Pro-Life Bill to End Abuse of Abortion-Judicial Bypass

Posted on May 28, 2010
LifeNews: "The Ohio Senate yesterday passed a bill to end the abuse of the judicial bypass provision in the Ohio parental notification law." | S.B. 242

NY Appellate Court finds board?s denial of special exception permit for church was arbitrary and capricious

Posted on May 28, 2010
Albany Law School | Law of the Land blog: "The Walk in Love for Jesus Christ Church operated as of right in a residential district prior to a change in the zoning ordinance that now requires a special exception permit for religious uses . . . First, with respect to standing, the Court ruled that although the Church was initially incorporated as a charitable and not religious corporation, the Court will focus on the use itself and not the religious nature of the organization...

New York OKs move to double number of charter schools

Posted on May 28, 2010
NY Daily News: "The state Assembly approved legislation early Friday to more than double the number of charter schools in the state, just in time to apply for up to $700 million in federal Race to the Top Dollars."

Irish Civil Partnership Bill endangers freedom of conscience

Posted on May 28, 2010
The Christian Institute: "Christians' views on marriage are being disregarded by a heavy-handed Irish Civil Partnership Bill, a commentator says. Those who refuse to comply with the controversial legislation could be given a six month jail term and a fine of up to ?2,000...

UK: High Court challenge to stop Bideford council prayers

Posted on May 28, 2010
BBC: "The National Secular Society (NSS) believes religion should be separate from government. It is taking the action against Bideford Town Council, claiming the council is breaching human rights." | For related information on the NSS campaign against council prayers, see this ADF Alliance Alert compound tag: http://www...

?Britain may reduce aid if gay men are not set free in Malawi?

Posted on May 28, 2010
Times Online: "Britain will review its aid to Malawi if the Government refuses to free two gay men who were sentenced to 14 years? hard labour this week . . . "

John McCain: Filibuster to Stop ?Don?t Ask, Don?t Tell? Repeal?

Posted on May 28, 2010
Newsweek: ". . . support a filibuster of the defense authorization bill (where the repeal language may be added) when it comes up for a vote, expected to take place late June or early July . . . "

Lesbian U.S. Attorney Nominee Approved by Committee

Posted on May 28, 2010
Keen News Service: "The Senate Judiciary Committee today (Thursday, May 27) recommended the nomination of openly gay Laura Duffy as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California. If confirmed by the full Senate, she would become the second openly lesbian or gay U...

NE: ACLU Challenging Rural Schools Residency Proposal

Posted on May 28, 2010
KPTM.com: "A proof of residency policy under consideration by Schuyler Community Schools is drawing criticism from the Nebraska ACLU. The proposal would require students in kindergarten, 4th and 9th grades to provide three, separate proof of residency documents...

In Ultrasound, Abortion Fight Has New Front

Posted on May 28, 2010
NY Times: "The technician told Laura she was at 11 weeks. 'Do you want to see your ultrasound?' she asked. 'I?d rather not,' Laura answered promptly. Laura, who asked that her last name not be used, had come to the New Woman All Women Health Care clinic in Birmingham with her mind set on having an abortion...

Senate Committee votes to repeal ban on private funding of abortion on military bases

Posted on May 28, 2010
ACLU Press Release: "The Senate Armed Services Committee today voted to include an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would repeal a ban on using private funds to obtain abortions on military bases. The amendment, offered by Senator Roland Burris (D-IL), would reverse a ban on almost all abortion services at U...

New Adobe Service Makes Adding e-Signatures to Documents Simple and Free

Posted on May 28, 2010
Legal Blog Watch reports on Adobes new eSignature service.

Uganda: U.S. President Signs Lord?s Resistance Army Disarmament Act

Posted on May 28, 2010
Religion Clause Blog: "On Monday, President Obama signed S. 1067, the 'Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act.' In his Signing Statement . . . The Lord's Resistance Army is Christian militant group based in northern Uganda ...

Detroit Bus Authority Blocks Ads Offering Help to Muslims Threatened for Leaving Their Religion

Posted on May 28, 2010
Thomas More Law Center: "A federal lawsuit was filed this afternoon over the refusal of a Detroit-area transportation authority to display an anti-Jihad advertisement on its buses. The ad stated, ?Fatwa on your head? Is your family or community threatening you? Leaving Islam? Got questions? Get Answers!? | Complaint: American Freedom Defense Initiative v...

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