Written by Don Byrd
Overturning a lower court’s decision, the 6th Circuit ruled against Eastern Michigan University and in favor of a counseling student, expelled over her request to refer a patient to another counselor rather than discuss the patient’s same-sex relationship. A unanimous panel of the court ruled that the American Counseling Association rules do not prohibit referrals as the school argued, and sent the case back to the trial court for more hearings.
Written by Don Byrd
Legislation introduced in the Indiana Senate and approved by a 8-2 vote in the Senate Education Committee purports to authorize the teaching of creationism in public schools.
Written by Don Byrd
Legislation introduced in the New Hampshire legislature would offer broad protections for businesses to refuse wedding services to individuals if the marriage runs counter to their religious beliefs.
Written by Don Byrd
Earlier this week, Religious Freedom Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook discussed the role of religion in foreign policy in a conversation between top State Department officials and NGO leaders. Among other issues that came up – the State Department’s yearly religious freedom report, the role of faith communities in promoting foreign policy issues – Dr. Cook revealed that she will be traveling to China soon.
Written by Don Byrd
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday dealing with religious symbols at war memorials.
