Indiana
Son had 36 bruises; mom quoted Bible as defense
By guest — September 1, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS -- She said her choice of discipline for her 7-year-old son came straight from her evangelical Christian beliefs.
Indiana pastor accused of battering kids in boarding school
By Matthew Glowicki — September 4, 2015
LOUISVILLE -- The alleged abuse occurred at Crossroads Baptist Church, led by Pastor Gerald Harris. It operates a boarding academy with dormitories and classrooms for mostly out of state students.
Poll: Americans say there’s no turning back on gay marriage
By Susan Page — April 21, 2015
WASHINGTON — One reason for a transformation in public views on the issue: Close to half say they have a gay or lesbian family member or close friend who is married to someone of the same sex.
Affirmation is not a civil right, and it cannot be coerced (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — April 14, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) If the holdouts eventually abandon their religious opposition to homosexuality, it will be because of persuasion, not coercion.
Indiana law prompts one-sided fundraising push
By Reuters — April 10, 2015
NEW YORK (Reuters) The initial goal of raising $25,000 for the owners of an Indiana pizza shop was rapidly left behind and the drive raised a staggering $842,000 before it was closed.
Our American spring: Shining a little light on discrimination (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — April 7, 2015
(RNS) The fight in Indiana isn't just about a piece of legislation. It's about fair-minded citizens speaking out against discrimination and for the common good.
A ‘religious freedom’ proposal that I can agree with (COMMENTARY)
By Jay Michaelson — April 6, 2015
NEW YORK (RNS) A Kansas pastor floats an idea that enables small businesses to maintain their religious scruples in a way that doesn’t smack of discrimination. And I'm all for it.
Americans split on businesses turning away gay weddings
By Lauren Markoe — April 2, 2015
(RNS) Americans don't want business owners to discriminate against gays -- but many would exempt those who don't want to participate in a gay wedding.
Indiana lawmakers agree to amend ‘religious freedom’ law
By Tony Cook — April 2, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS — Senate President Pro Tem David Long said the change will "unequivocably state that Indiana's (religious freedom) law does not and will not be able to discriminate against anyone, anywhere at any time."
Indiana pizza place faces social media heat over gay wedding comments
By Reuters — April 2, 2015
(Reuters) Critics of the restaurant's policy quickly slammed the pizza place on the Internet by posting thousands of negative reviews on its Facebook page and popular restaurant guides.
Where did Indiana law come from? A brief history of religious freedom (ANALYSIS)
By Jay Michaelson — March 31, 2015
(RNS) Until the last few years, RFRA cases were victimless. That all changed in the 2000s, as conservative activists began using RFRA in a new way: as a sword, rather than a shield.
GOP hopefuls back Pence on Indiana religious freedom law
By Catalina Camia — March 31, 2015
Gov. Mike Pence -- who himself has been urged to run for president -- is receiving support from other Republican contenders for his signing of the legislation.
Indiana officials embattled over law allowing a religious right to refuse service to gays
By Reuters — March 31, 2015
While lawmakers debate changes in the law, The Indianapolis Star published a page one editorial in huge type, headlined "FIX THIS NOW."
Disciples look to pull convention from Indiana over religious freedom bill
By Lauren Markoe — March 26, 2015
(RNS) The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) threatens to pull its convention out of Indianapolis after the governor signs a controversial religious freedom bill.
Indianapolis mayor calls state’s ‘Religious freedom’ bill a ‘wrong signal’
By Reuters — March 26, 2015
Church leaders and the GOP mayor of Indianapolis want the Indiana governor to veto, not sign, a bill that gives legal protection to business owners who refuse to serve gay couples.
