The housing allowance tax exemption for clergy may face additional constitutional scrutiny after a federal judge in Wisconsin again held it to be a violation of church-state separation.
In large part, the guidance restates much settled law, though with a decided tilt toward concerns of free exercise, giving short shrift to the government’s duty to avoid “no establishment” concerns.
A controversial Mississippi law (HB 1523) which offers explicit protections for certain religious beliefs is set to go into effect on October 10, though plaintiffs plan to take their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
During his confirmation hearing to be the next Religious Freedom Ambassador, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback vowed to “stay in the lane” of religious freedom and not veer into other contentious topics.
A federal judge in Pennsylvania does not agree that a cross prominently displayed on the official seal of Lehigh County amounts to an establishment of religion, but found that the law requires him to rule it unconstitutional.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.