New "Faith in Giving" Coalition

New “Faith in Giving” Coalition

A new coalition just forming, tentatively called the “faith in giving” coalition, has formed to protect the charitable deduction.

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Family Prayer

Faith-Based Resources

How to talk about religious hiring: download a “talking point” for faith-based leaders Download a “primer”—overview—of the legal and constitutional facts about the religious hiring…

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Comments on Combined Fed. Campaign Proposed Rules Due by June 7

Comments on Combined Fed. Campaign Proposed Rules Due by June 7

The federal government has proposed an extensive revision of the regulations that govern the Combined Federal Campaign-the program that facilitates donations to charities by federal…

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IRFA President's Kuyper Lecture on Institutional Religious Freedom

IRFA President’s Kuyper Lecture on Institutional Religious Freedom

IRFA President Stanley Carlson-Thies delivered the Center for Public Justice’s Kuyper Lecture on Thursday, April 24. Title: “Prohibiting the Free Exercise Thereof: The Affordable Care…

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Same-Sex Marriage, the Supreme Court, and Religious Freedom

Same-Sex Marriage, the Supreme Court, and Religious Freedom

Last week, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in high-profile same-sex marriage cases. Press reports and commentary were full of talk about standing, federalism,…

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ENDA and Faith-Based Services

ENDA and Faith-Based Services

Employment Non-Discrimination Act bills, aiming to end discrimination against employees on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity (transgender) have been introduced again this…

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Religious Hiring, Rep. Bobby Scott, and AG Holder

Religious Hiring, Rep. Bobby Scott, and AG Holder

A year ago (June 7, 2012), the House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing into the Department of Justice. Among the many questions asked of…

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