Will Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination Become Illegal?
High court’s decision could have implications for the hiring and firing practices of churches.
First Amendment
Supreme Court: Commemorative Cross on Public Land Did Not Offend the Constitution
Bladensburg Cross may remain, both for its religious and secular purposes, majority says.
Atheist Organization Opts Not to Appeal Housing Allowance Ruling
Group says its arguments hold merit, but success at Supreme Court unlikely.
Supreme Court
Public Benefit Programs Available to Churches
Excluding church from playground funding solely based on its religion violates First Amendment, Court says.
Supreme Court Allows Prayers in City Council Meetings
What clergy should note about invitations to lead public prayers.
Why Pastors Must Pay Federal Income Taxes
Ministers aren't exempt, so why do some still try to avoid them?
Churches and Released Time Programs for Public Schools
Steps for developing and maintaining a constitutionally sound effort.
What the “Ministerial Exception” Ruling Means for Churches
The implications of the Supreme Court's unanimous decision
Same-Sex Marriage
Will pastors have to perform marriages contrary to their religious beliefs?
Is Preaching About Homosexuality a Hate Crime?
Limitations of the new Hate Crimes Act.
Guard Your Tongue
False statements can put churches in hot water.
Supreme Court Rulings Address Eminent Domain, Ten Commandments
Article Summary . In its most recent term the United States Supreme Court issued four
Supreme Court Rulings Address Eminent Domain, Ten Commandments
In its most recent term the United States Supreme Court issued four rulings that will
Returning Building Fund Contributions to Donors
Where the courts stand on disputes over designated donations.
Supreme Court Says School Vouchers Are Constitutional
Supreme Court Says School Vouchers Are Constitutional … even if religious schools are the primary
Update on the Housing Allowance Case
Constitutionality of the housing allowance is being called into question.
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000
Religious organizations provided new protections under a new federal law.
Churches Must Comply with Payroll Tax Reporting Requirements
Federal court rules tax obligations do not violate the First Amendment.
United States Supreme Court Issues Three Important Rulings
What church leaders need to know.
Federal Court: Revocation of Church’s Tax-Exempt Status Was Proper
Ruling upholds rare instance when IRS took away exemption for political activities.