Religion & Law

President Bush Speaks Out About Human Rights, Forced Abortions in China

Posted on August 07, 2008
LifeNews.com reports: “The United States believes the people of China deserve the fundamental liberty that is the natural right of all human beings. So America [...]

Uzbeki Christian fears deportation from U.S.

Posted on August 07, 2008
OneNewsNow.com reports on the case: Pro-family attorneys are trying to help an Uzbeki Christian keep his family together in the United States . . . ADF has filed a brief supporting Kasymbekov’s asylum application. [Jeremy] Tedesco believes the circumstances of the case justify the asylum — and he hopes the Board of Immigration Appeal agrees...

Arizona: ACLU seeks to hold ?America?s Toughest Sheriff? in contempt over abortion

Posted on August 07, 2008
"The American Civil Liberties Union filed a motion yesterday to hold Maricopa County Sheriff Joseph Arpaio in contempt for disobeying a court order that would allow women prisoners in Maricopa County to obtain timely, safe, and legal abortions."

IOC Rules Create Issue For U.S. Athletes On Religious Expression

Posted on August 07, 2008
The Religion Clause Blog reports: “Yesterday’s Washington Post reports that many U.S. athletes competing in the Olympics plan to display their religious faith publicly during their sporting event by a prayer or a gesture toward the sky, despite concerns by both the government of China and the International Olympic Committee...

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UK: ?Report: Anglican says gay relationships okay?

Posted on August 07, 2008
The timing of this report discussing eight year old letters is curious given recent statements by the Archbishop warning against new bishops who engage in homosexual conduct. The AP reports: “In newly disclosed letters, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams wrote that the Bible doesn’t forbid same sex relationships when there is a commitment similar to traditional [...

Justice Kennedy Defends International Outlook

Posted on August 07, 2008
Pamela A. MacLean reports in the National Law Journal: In a reference to global poverty and failed states, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said July 31, “The rule of law today is in mortal danger.” . . . Kennedy touched on how international law has influenced him, a subject that has subjected him to [...

Jindal to be keynote speaker at GOP convention?

Posted on August 06, 2008
The NextRight.com links to reports indicating that Bobby Jindal is the keynote speaker. Visit Site » Share This

San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: Banning birth control

Posted on August 06, 2008
The San Francisco Chronicle has this Editorial that begins: “Not content with its incremental battle on abortion, the Bush administration has now decided that it’s time to limit women’s access to birth control.” Visit Site » Share This

Supreme Court Panels at ABA Conference

Posted on August 06, 2008
SCOTUS Blog reports on several Supreme Court panels that will be held at this week’s ABA Conference. Visit Site » Share This

Gainesville, Florida citizens unite to change controversial public restroom law

Posted on August 06, 2008
CNA reports: “A coalition of citizens and businesses in Gainesville, Florida has formed in reaction to the Gainesville City Council?s passage of a ?gender identity? ordinance that allows men who perceive themselves as women to use women?s bathrooms in any school, business or public facility...

Indian pastor charged with forced conversion

Posted on August 06, 2008
The Christian Telegraph reports: “A pastor in India and his wife have been arrested and charged under the controversial forced conversion laws, reports Release International.” Visit Site » Share This

Frank Pastore interview with Gary Bauer: The California AG on Marriage

Posted on August 06, 2008
Townhall carries the exchange that begins: The Attorney General of California, Jerry Brown, has decided that he wants to weigh with his opinion of the protection of marriage attempt that we have in California?that is going to be on the ballot in November...

Senator Coburn threatened with censure for delivering babies?for free

Posted on August 06, 2008
Daniel McConchie reports on the Americans United for Life Blog: “The US Senate ethics committee has threatened Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, a practicing obstetrician, with censure for delivering babies for free at the Muskogee Regional Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma...

NY: Wallkill OKs sex shop restrictions

Posted on August 06, 2008
The Times-Herald Record reports: “TOWN OF WALLKILL - The Town Board passed a law last week imposing new restrictions on future adult entertainment businesses.” Visit Site » Share This

Jerry Johnson Live to discuss the challenge to Texas? ?Moment of Silence? law

Posted on August 06, 2008
On today?s Jerry Johnson Live Hosts: Dr. Johnson and Penna Dexter 5:05 A legal appeal over a challenge to the state of Texas “Moment of Silence” in public schools is heating up. This fall the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the case with Texas State Solicitor General James Ho arguing for [...

Indian Court Rejects Woman?s Request to Abort Her 25 Week Old Unborn Baby

Posted on August 06, 2008
LifeSiteNews.com reports: “In a judgement that could have far reaching implications for the abortion debate in India, the Mumbai (Bombay) High Court, on Monday, denied permission to a woman who wanted to abort her 25 week old unborn child, saying the law does not permit such late-term abortions...

Pro-Life Advocates Arrested in China Protesting Forced Abortions at Olympics

Posted on August 06, 2008
LifeNews.com reports: “The pro-life advocates were arrested in China and subsequently released after protesting the forced abortions there in advance of the Summer Olympics. Three pro-life activists wanted Chinese people to know Americans oppose the family planning policy that results in numerous human rights abuses...

Obama?s Muslim-Outreach Adviser Resigns

Posted on August 06, 2008
Glenn R. Simpson and Amy Chozick report in the Wall Street Journal: “The Muslim-outreach coordinator to the presidential campaign of Barack Obama has resigned amid questions about his involvement in an Islamic investment fund and various Islamic groups...

3 states gear up for homosexual marriage fight

Posted on August 06, 2008
WorldNetDaily Reports: As three states ? California, Florida and Arizona ? prepare to vote on constitutional marriage amendments this fall, pastors and other citizens across denominational lines are organizing to fight for traditional marriage . . . Each of the states has a website or websites devoted to succeeding in the ballot battle: Protectmarriage...

Child marriages spark uproar in Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 06, 2008
The Toronto Star has this report that begins: An 11-year-old Saudi boy gave out invitations to his classmates for a big event his family was planning this summer ? and it wasn’t his birthday party. It was his wedding to a 10-year-old cousin . . ...

Australia: ?Babies a drag on the economy, report says?

Posted on August 06, 2008
The Daily Telegraph reports: FORGET those plans to have a third child for the country because further increases in the birth rate could harm the economy, the nation’s productivity watchdog has warned. A major analysis of the nation’s increasing fertility rate said it was at its highest level for 25 years - but the Productivity Commission yesterday warned [...

Troopers Run Amok, Conduct Mass Arrest of Peaceful Pro-lifers In Maryland

Posted on August 06, 2008
LifeSiteNews.com reports: “Eighteen pro-lifers participating in the Maryland Face the Truth Tour were arrested without warning by Hartford County State Troopers in the city of Bel Air, Maryland on Friday, August 1, 2008.” Visit Site » Share This

Semi-Pornographic ?Lad Mags? Contributing to Breakdown of Family Life: Leading British Tory MP

Posted on August 06, 2008
LifeSiteNews.com reports: The proliferation of “lad mags,” semi-pornographic magazines marketed to young men, are a factor contributing to the breakdown of family life and the loss of fatherhood, says a Tory leader. Michael Gove, the shadow secretary of education, told a meeting this weekend that such magazines contribute to Britain’s declining social breakdown, to teenage sex, [...

House Speaker Pelosi Vows to Kill Defense of Marriage Act and Still Receive Communion

Posted on August 06, 2008
LifeSiteNews.com reports: “US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has vowed to join Barack Obama’s new crusade to kill the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and promises to continue to fortify herself with Holy Communion from the Catholic Church for the campaign...

MI: Petoskey City Council defers decision on sex shops

Posted on August 06, 2008
With some legal questions yet to be answered, Petoskey City Council members decided Monday to defer action on some proposed zoning rules for sexually-oriented businesses.

IL: Montrose approves sex shop ordinance

Posted on August 06, 2008
The ordinance?s preamble outlines several reasons why sexually oriented businesses could be harmful in a community, including serving as a venue for prostitution and casual sex and association with increased crime and decreased property values.

Upcoming Book Release: Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty: Emerging Conflicts

Posted on August 06, 2008
The Becket Fund has issued an E-update that includes this information: Religious Liberty: Emerging Conflicts, a timely book which explores the religious freedom implications of defining marriage to include same-sex couples. It represents the only comprehensive, scholarly appraisal to date of the church-state conflicts virtually certain to arise from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage...

Professor?s letter argues boycott over Cal. Prop. 8 support would undermine AALS mission

Posted on August 06, 2008
. . . if the AALS is going to boycott the hotel on such flimsy grounds, why not just kick those law professors who disagree with same sex marriage out of the AALS? . . .

Iowa: Underage strip performance deemed ?artistic?

Posted on August 06, 2008
OneNewsNow.com reports: An Iowa county judge has ruled that a nude dance by an underage girl at a strip club is an artistic expression protected by the First Amendment . . . “It’s on the fringes of the First Amendment. But there is some protection,” said [Pat] Trueman...

Tennessee: ?Pastor denies pulpit politics?

Posted on August 06, 2008
The Tennessean reports: Maury Davis, pastor of Cornerstone Church, denies allegations that he violated his congregation’s tax-exempt status by endorsing candidates in the Sumner County school board race . . . Davis says he was speaking as a private citizen when he endorsed the three candidates in a July 25 interview on WLAC’s Steve Gill [...

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