The Department of Labor issued a guidance on Friday “ensuring that DOL-supported social service programs are open to all qualified organizations, regardless of the organizations’ religious character.”
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Army Chaplain Under Fire for Recommending John Piper on the Coronavirus to Other Chaplains
A senior army chaplain is facing criticism and could potentially face legal action for endorsing John Piper’s new book, Coronavirus and Christ, within his official compacity.
Louisville Drops Ban, Allows Church to Hold Drive-In Services
A federal judge decided on Tuesday that a Louisville church can indeed hold drive-in-services, despite the mayor issuing a ban on such services just two weeks ago.
Why This Baptist Pastor Signed Up His Church for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan
The rules for the Paycheck Protection Program allow nonprofit organizations — including churches like ours — to apply for these loans. I must admit that I am not completely comfortable with that. As a Baptist pastor, I belong to a tradition that is rooted in a deep skepticism of government entanglement with religion, especially government funding for clergy salaries.
Atheist Group Wins $450,000 in Legal Fees after Ending Graduation Prayer
A South Carolina school district must pay an atheist group more than $450,000 in attorney's fees and expenses after the organization successfully sued the district for allowing prayer at the high school's graduation ceremony.
'If Beer Is Essential, So Is Easter': Judge Overturns Ban on Drive-In Church Service
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a ban on drive-in church services noting that banning drive-in services is likely a violation of religious liberty.
Authorities Singling Out Religious Groups to Enforce Social Distancing Rules Will Face Action for Discrimination, AG Barr Says
Attorney General Bill Barr said in a statement over the weekend that authorities singling out religious groups to enforce social distancing rules will face action for discrimination.
The Constitution and Sacred Texts Agree: We Must Worship Together from a Distance
Constitutionally, it’s true that restrictions on public gatherings cannot target houses of worship, but that’s not what’s going on here. Just as religious entities must abide by the same building codes that apply to community centers and banks, churches, mosques and synagogues must follow public health orders that apply to secular large gatherings. COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate.
Federal Judge Rules High School Is Allowed to Prohibit Football Coach from Praying after Games
A Federal Judge ruled that a Washington high school was within its legal rights to prohibit a football coach from praying midfield after games.
High School Paints over Inspiring Bible Verse after Atheist Group Complains
A Kentucky high school had to paint over an inspiring Bible verse after an atheist group complained that the verse signalled religious favoritism.
