Will Supreme Court Revisit Health Care Law for Religious Liberty Claim?
Written by Don Byrd
The Department of Justice will not oppose a move to reopen Liberty University’s challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
Diverse Pilgrims to Mecca Show Egyptian Struggle over Religion, Politics
Written by Don Byrd
Associated Press has a fascinating report today on the diverse expressions of Islam on display at this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca.
Massachusetts High Court to Consider “Under God” in Pledge
Written by Don Byrd
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts has agreed to hear a dispute over the requirement that school children recite the Pledge of Allegiance with the phrase “under God.”
Is Religious Freedom Really First?
Written by Don Byrd
I’m a few days late to this controversy, but in the NYTimes on Friday, Peter Manseau questioned whether freedom of religion is really America’s First Freedom.
5th Circuit Dismisses Music Director’s Discrimination Suit under Ministerial Exception
Written by Don Byrd
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hosanna-Tabor, the 5th Circuit last week dismissed an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a church music director against his church following termination.
