Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Beards big winner in year-old Hobby Lobby case (COMMENTARY)
By Lori Windham — July 2, 2015
A year later, who was the big winner in the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the Hobby Lobby case? Beards. Yes, beards.
Cannabis Church won’t have marijuana at first service Wednesday
By Mark Alesia — June 29, 2015
Bill Levin, who calls himself the church's minister of love, formed it partly to test Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which bars the government from infringing on religious practices.
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.
The problem with creating ‘Christian’ versions of things (COMMENTARY)
By Scott Christian — April 10, 2015
NEW YORK (RNS) The problem with Christian-specific events -- especially those run under the best of intentions, as Christian Fashion Week appeared to be -- is that they hermetically seal off any good intentions from reaching the secular world.
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.
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."
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 Gov. Mike Pence: ‘Not going to change’ religious freedom law
By Richard Wolf — March 30, 2015
Facing a rising tide of criticism and business boycotts against his state, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said he would consider a second law that "amplifies and clarifies" the first one but added, "We're not going to change the law."
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.
Should Congress repeal the law behind the Hobby Lobby case?
By Lauren Markoe — July 3, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Hobby Lobby case revolved around the question of whether an employer had to cover all types of birth control, including ones that their religious convictions held out as morally objectionable. But it hinged on little-known RFRA.
Supreme Court Rules for Hobby Lobby
By Lauren Markoe — June 30, 2014
(RNS) The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Hobby Lobby, as a closely held private company, has religious rights and does not have to provide employees insurance that covers all birth control methods mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
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