The Legal Theory that Could Make Hobby Lobby’s Case Disappear
On penalties and taxes and mandates and burdens.
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Civility, Unity, Tolerance And Other Dangerous Terms
In these days of political polarization much of the public discussion, particularly when it comes to religion, has shifted from what is said to how it is said. Forget about equality, the narrative goes, are you demanding it in a kind and civil tone? Maybe civility, unity and tolerance ain’t all they’re cracked up to be…
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Hobby Lobby, Contraception, the Supreme Court, and the Bible
Is rewriting the rules on religious freedom in the works?
Read MoreAffordable Care Act Needs “Fix,” Clergy Say
Will Republicans—bent on sinking the ACA—be moved?
Read MoreHHS Issues Proposed Rule Expanding Religious Exemption for Contraception Coverage
Changes aimed at quieting religious objections while still providing contraception coverage.
Read MoreCatholics for Choice Blasts New Proposed Contraception Coverage Rule
Calls broadened definition of exempt religious employers “appalling.”
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My Business, Myself: Piercing the Corporate Veil
Can business owners assert that their free exercise is being burdened when the coverage mandate is imposed not on them, but on their business? Does the for-profit corporation or LLC have religious beliefs of its own? Does General Motors practice religion? If not, do smaller corporations exercise religion? Or are the small businesses really asserting the religious rights of their owners?
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On The Silence Of ‘The Lamb’s Agenda’: An Open Letter to Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
You and I both long for a “new awakening.” The difference is that I believe we did in fact see a new awakening in this election. An awakening to the the need to reject all theocratic language and all theocratic posturing for the sake of authentic religious freedom.
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Catholics Choose Conscience Over Church
Catholics may well decide the election. But I daresay it won’t be because they line up behind the bishops.
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Barack Obama, Pro-Life Hero
On October 3, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine published a study with profound implications for policy making in the United States. Declaring himself “very surprised” at the results, Dr. Peipert requested expedient publication of the study, noting its relevance to the upcoming election.
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