Tag Archives: religious liberty

Cutting Justice Kennedy’s Collapsing Cake

[Editors’ Note: Friend of the blog Justin Burnam got into the oral argument for Masterpiece Cakeshop yesterday. We’re pleased to be able to host him here for his reflections.] The Supreme Court yesterday heard oral argument in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Outside the courthouse, two energetic crowds—each replete with signs, flags, and booming […]

Christians, the Constitution, and the Gospel According to Bernie

Growing up, my father was my source for all things political and historical.  He took joy in keeping me apprised on current events around the world, and he ultimately inspired my early curiosity in politics and law.  But he himself had never worked in government, law, or politics.  I was in elementary school when I […]

Texas Bill to Protect Religious Child Welfare Service Providers

On Monday, the Texas legislature passed HB 3859, a bill affording private child welfare service providers with religious liberty protections. Like with many religious freedom issues today, supporters and opponents once again fight over the extent to which state government may offer protections for the free exercise of religion (or, as it is commonly called–”play in the […]