Commandments: Law and Religion Blog

Two new Colorado laws taking effect in 2022 create major reforms in sexual abuse litigation. We discuss these new laws and what they mean for abuse victims as well as organizations that work with children.

A recent decision from a federal court in Texas explores the application of employment discrimination laws to religious employers as well as to sex-specific bathrooms and dress codes in the workplace.

Implications of a court ruling on a religious organization firing an employee because his same-sex marriage violated the organization’s religious beliefs.

Can churches accept government funding and still maintain their religious liberty? The short answer is “yes.” This post will discuss the law, concerns, and give guidance on how to apply.

Church security is more important than ever. Here are some practical steps to take and legal issues to consider in planning for security at your church, as well as philosophical approaches.

The annual report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is an excellent source to examine religious freedom violations abroad, and provides policy recommendations to lawmakers.

Federal law prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace. What is religious discrimination and how can an employer avoid creating problems?

Earlier this month, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission dropped its second case against Jack Phillips due to evidence of the Commission acting with religious hostility.

In September of 2018, the Virginia Supreme Court held that the lower court had authority to rule on a merger agreement and contract between two churches, and that did not overstep church authority.

When are the courts allowed to review a church’s internal sexual harassment investigation? A court in Illinois addresses this question by applying the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine.