Written by Don ByrdHappy 2014 to all readers of the BJC Blog! This year promises to be one of the most eventful in a long time from a religious liberty perspective. Stick with the blog and follow me on Twitter (@bjcblog) to stay up to date on developments throughout this new year. And be in touch with your questions and insights on the stories you care most about.
Before we can get started on 2014, there is some unfinished business from last year. While many of us were in New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was issuing a last minute temporary injunction to the Little Sisters of the Poor in their challenge of the Affordable Care Act’s contraception coverage mandate.
Written by Don ByrdThis was a year of questions more than answers in religious liberty developments. As we anticipate Supreme Court resolution, some longstanding disputes only intensified this year, while other controversies are just beginning. Here is my take on the top religious liberty stories of 2013.
Written by Don ByrdPope Francis today spoke out against the persecution of Christians around the world, particularly in those countries that claim religious liberty in name, but not in reality.
Written by Don ByrdTo all BJC blog readers, I hope you have a very joyous and peaceful Christmas! Check back tomorrow for my year in review post.
Written by Don ByrdA federal judge granted an injunction in the class action suit brought by nearly 200 ministries challenging the contraception coverage mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Among the plaintiffs is Guidestone Financial Services, which provides health benefits to the Southern Baptist Convention. The injunction comes after the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear similar challenges in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga cases.
