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Faith Under Fire – New Hope Adoption v New York State – 03/16/23

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Constitutional rights on religious freedom earned a court victory for a Syracuse Christian adoption ministry New Hope Family Services last week reached its final legal settlement with New York’s state government, after state officials tried to revoke the organization’s certification because its religious priorities limit adoptions to married couples with one man and one woman. … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – New Hope Adoption v New York State – 03/16/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – Parental Rights v. Transgender Sanctuary – 03/09/23

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 The divergent positions on medical treatments and procedures related to a person’s physical gender expression continue to bring debate and legislative battles. While some conservative-led states have restricted such gender-related procedures for minor children, a bill (SB-107) in the California State Senate wants to make California a place where surgeries, puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – Parental Rights v. Transgender Sanctuary – 03/09/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – Helping Churches Deal with Allegations – 03/02/23

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An allegation of misconduct can veer a ministry into a stressful season. If a congregation discover news that sexual harassment or abuse of a child or teen may have happened, what should the leaders do first — and next. Theresa Sidebotham is a Christian attorney and consultant who assists churches and businesses which must deal … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – Helping Churches Deal with Allegations – 03/02/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – President Wayne Lewis – Black History – 02/23/23

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February’s Black History Month gives additional emphasis to ponder the state of racial tensions in America. Yet, the president of a Christian university in New York says a study of American history points to a lot of progress, despite what he calls “the colorful lessons” we all have learned – or need to learn.  These … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – President Wayne Lewis – Black History – 02/23/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – Dr. Wayne Lewis – Staying Faithful, as a Christian University – 02/16/23

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Academic freedom and the Christian college experience We explore higher education and how recent cultural movements shape the college experience for today’s students. Pennsylvania and New York have a number of universities founded as Christian outreaches, and those Christian colleges are facing those pressures as are secular schools. To get a snapshot of what is … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – Dr. Wayne Lewis – Staying Faithful, as a Christian University – 02/16/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – A Case regarding Physician-Assisted Suicide – 01/26/23

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A pro-life legal battle is underway — this one at the end of lives. A new state law in New Mexico not only permits physician-assisted suicide, it requires all doctors to share information about physician-assisted suicide. If they do not, doctors opposed to promoting ending lives early can face civil and criminal penalties and risk … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – A Case regarding Physician-Assisted Suicide – 01/26/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – Freedom of Conscience – Paul Kengor 01/12/23

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A harsh and divided tone pervades our society. How can Christians, whatever their politics, be charitable and fearless and faithful in the public conversations in these times? Dr. Paul Kengor is senior director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He discusses freedom of conscience, “cancel culture”, one-sided calls … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – Freedom of Conscience – Paul Kengor 01/12/23 →

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Faith Under Fire – 303 Creative – 01/05/23

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The U-S Supreme Court will rule this spring on a religious freedom case, “303 Creative v. Elenis.”  Lorie Smith, a Christian website designer who opposes same-sex marriage as contrary to her faith, sued over a Colorado state law which bars discrimination, which could require her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples. Lorie Smith was … Continue reading Faith Under Fire – 303 Creative – 01/05/23 →

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22-1215_ Faith Under Fire_ A Win for Christian Doctors Who Choose Not to Perform Sex-Change Surgeries

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A federal court says the Biden Administration does not have the authority to force Christian doctors to perform gender transition surgeries.  Attorney Joe Davis with Beckett Law shares a few case details, along with the wider impact of the ruling by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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