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Advocates "religious freedom", though not a strong separation of church and state.
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9th Circuit thwarts Wash. state?s attempt to stall conscience rights

Posted on May 02, 2008
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled Thursday that Washington pharmacists? rights of conscience will be protected while an appeal by state officials who oppose those rights moves forward.

California: Big bucks seen in marriage amendment battle

Posted on May 02, 2008
The Bay Area Reporter has this report indicating that activists opposing a California marriage amendment will try to raise $10-15 million to oppose the amendment. It also reports on fundraising efforts by both sides. Visit Site » Share This

Russia?s Abortion-Caused Underpopulation Crisis Requires Foreign Workers

Posted on May 02, 2008
The underpopulation crisis unlimited abortions has caused in Russia is so bad, that the nation will likely need to import large numbers of foreign workers because of labor shortages.

Planned Parenthood Abortion Businesses Getting Bigger, Pro-Lifer Knows Why

Posted on May 02, 2008
"Planned Parenthood's new abortion centers in places like Houston, Portland, Denver and Aurora are unlike their current facilities nationwide. These new centers that have been built or are in the construction phase are massive in size and one leading pro-life advocate thinks he knows the reason why...

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New Appeal Filed By FLDS Mothers In Attempt To Regain Custody of Children

Posted on May 02, 2008
"The new petition argues that the trial court abused its discretion in failing to return the children to their mothers and in denying them visitation rights."

6th Circuit Rejects Amish Challenge to Septic Tank Requirements

Posted on May 02, 2008
"In Beechy v. Central Michigan District Health Department, (6th Cir., April 23, 2008), the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals rather summarily affirmed a district court decision rejecting free exercise and RLUIPA claims by Amish defendants who objected to septic tank size requirements...

Significant Risks: Gonzales v. Carhart and the Future of Abortion Law

Posted on May 02, 2008
Kennedy?s opinion in Gonzales v Carhart drew considerable editorial obloquy, but a close and open-minded reading of the decision suggests that the ruling represents as narrow as possible an upholding of PBABA.

Cal. teacher fired for refusing to sign loyalty oath

Posted on May 02, 2008
As a Quaker from Pennsylvania and a lifelong pacifist, Gonaver objected to the California oath as an infringement of her rights of free speech and religious freedom

Lauren Richardson Case Eerily Similar To Schiavo

Posted on May 02, 2008
The clock is ticking away the life of Lauren Marie Richardson, a 23-year-old woman who suffered an anoxic brain injury as the result of a heroin overdose in August 2006. A decision is due any day whether Lauren lives or dies.

California Supreme Court to Hear Case of Lesbian Denied Infertility Treatment by Christian Doctors

Posted on May 02, 2008
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in the case of an Oceanside lesbian whose doctors at North Coast Women's Care Medical Group denied her fertility treatments based on their religious beliefs.

YouTube Video: Speaks Out Against Spitzer?s NY Bill to Make Abortion a Fundamental Right

Posted on May 02, 2008
Titled RHAPP Education Video, it runs approximately four minutes and is here. It is sponsored by New Yorkers for Parental Rights.� It provides information on Elliott Spitzer’s abortion bill also known as RHAPP (Spitzer’s Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act)(S5829)...

Intolerable Tolerance

Posted on May 02, 2008
The Family Voice, the Blog of the Family Policy Council of West Virginia, has this commentary on the recent Canadian ruling in the Christian Horizons case. It includes this description of the Christian Horizons case: Christian Horizons is an evangelical ministry in Ontario that has cared for more than 1,400 people with developmental disabilities in 180 [...

Debate Webcast: A Christian Response to Homosexuality

Posted on May 02, 2008
In February of 2007, Dr. Brown delivered a lecture series at the Blumenthal on ?Homosexuality, the Church, and Society,? focusing on the work of the HRC on the final night. This drew a direct challenge from Joe Solmonese, president of the HRC, who publicly challenged Brown at the HRC?s fund-raising dinner in Charlotte...

TN: Attorneys Fees Awarded In RLUIPA Case That Resulted In Nominal Damage Award

Posted on May 01, 2008
The Religion Clause blog reports on “Layman Lessons v. City of Millersville, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34996 (MD TN, April 29, 2008), a Tennessee federal district court, in a religious land use case, awarded plaintiff Layman Lessons nearly $60,000 in attorneys fees and costs...

Kelly Coghlan: Prayer in Texas schools is not illegal

Posted on May 01, 2008
Today, on the National Day of Prayer, will children in Texas public schools hear a prayer? Maybe. Will it be legal? Yes, if the school follows the Constitution and Texas Schoolchildren?s Religious Liberties Act.

Today?s National Day of Prayer Is Surrounded by Controversy

Posted on May 01, 2008
The Religion Clause blog reports on efforts by some left wing groups to enshrine the day in controversy. See also: How Long Will America Have A Prayer? How inclusive is the National Day of Prayer? President Bush Celebrates National Day of Prayer President and 50 Governors Issue National Day of Prayer Proclamations ADF ready to defend observance of National Day of [...

Drive against Muslim judges in Denmark

Posted on May 01, 2008
''There is no way we will accept this symbol of tyranny,'' party spokesman Soeren Espersen said.

School Choice Works ? And It?s Winning

Posted on May 01, 2008
Vouchers are more successful than ever. And no wonder, because the research consistently shows that they improve education both for kids who use them and in public schools, they reduce racial segregation, they improve tolerance and other civic values, they improve services for the disabled, and have other beneficial effects.

Fourth Circuit again reinstates ?dirty dancing? plaintiff?s equal protection claim

Posted on May 01, 2008
How Appealing blog reports on a new 4th Circuit ruling in Willis v. Town of Marshall, NC, No. 07-1404 (4th Cir., May 1, 2008) The case was brought by a lady who claims that the town violated her constitutional rights when it banned her from the town community center for repeatedly engaging in “dirty” dancing...

Liberty Legal Files Brief in Polygamist Case: Watch Out for Parental Rights and Church Autonomy

Posted on May 01, 2008
In its amicus brief, LLI warns the Court of Appeals to apply a standard of strict scrutiny when determining whether to take custody of a child away from his/her parent, unless the state presents evidence to establish sexual exploitation or abuse exists.

Law School Cancels ?Sex Toys 101? Seminar; Students Want Apology

Posted on May 01, 2008
A notice of the event said "the lecture will provide tips and tricks as well as information about health, hygiene, satisfaction, and yes, the law, of sex toys."

Video Games New Frontier For Sexual Predators

Posted on May 01, 2008
Video game systems are more high tech than ever. They are also more popular than ever before, not only with kids but with the sexual predators searching for young victims.

President Bush Celebrates National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 01, 2008
On this day, Americans come together to thank our Creator for our nation's many blessings. We are a blessed nation. And on this day, we celebrate our freedoms, particularly the freedom to pray in public and the great diversity of faith found in America...

Matt Bowman: Defining ?tolerance? when students challenge the ?Day of Silence?

Posted on May 01, 2008
They call it harassment to respectfully express a Christian viewpoint, which is all the more ironic in schools that give diplomatic immunity to pro-homosexual speech that claims to be all about "tolerance."

Court: Georgia Tech ?Safe Space? program not safe from Constitution

Posted on May 01, 2008
The court already struck down a ?speech code? policy at the university, but additionally ruled Wednesday that provisions of the school?s ?Safe Space? program discriminate against religion and are therefore unconstitutional.

Michigan: Boy seized, placed in foster care, because dad mistakenly gave him alcoholic drink

Posted on May 01, 2008
ParentalRights.org has this unbelievable report: . . . Tenured University of Michigan classical archeology professor, Christopher Ratte, took his 7-year-old son to a Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. He ordered a drink for himself and what he thought was a lemonade for his son...

How Long Will America Have A Prayer?

Posted on May 01, 2008
Some groups . . . want to hijack the traditional Christian prayer events and turn the national focus from a time of intersession into a watered-down version with moments of silence and reflection.

Fiancee renounces her Catholic faith so Royal can keep his place in succession

Posted on May 01, 2008
Peter Phillips's fiancee has renounced her Catholic faith and converted to Anglicanism in a move that means he keeps his place in the Royal succession.

Pennsylvania: Sex novelty store triggers debate

Posted on May 01, 2008
The DailyLocal.com reports: A new adult novelty store coming to North Church Street sparked a debate at Tuesday?s planning commission meeting about whether the borough should expand its zoning code to include more types of adult entertainment. Jill McDevitt, a resident of Montgomery County, applied to the borough for a permit to open Feminique Boutique LLC, a [...

City of Troy Grants License to Adult Novelty Shop, then Takes it Away

Posted on May 01, 2008
KSDK.com reports: The City of Troy, Missouri has flip-flopped on its decision to award an adult novelty shop a business license to operate in the area. The store name is Bliss, but the controversy that led to the business having its shelves stripped has been anything but ...

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