Federal Judge: Clergy Tax-Free Housing Allowance Is Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that an Internal Revenue Service exemption that allows clergy to shield a portion of their salary from federal income taxes is unconstitutional.
National Newspaper Prints Banned Christian Radio Ad
The wording of a radio advertisement asking Christians whether they feel marginalized—which was banned from being aired on a Christian radio station—has been published in a national newspaper.
US Supreme Court Allows Texas Abortion Law to Stand
A split U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to block implementation of a new abortion law in Texas that already has prompted a dozen clinics in the state to stop performing the procedure.
Christian Organizations Tackle Sensitive Issue of Family Planning
Although most Christians support and even practice family planning, stories in the media of Christians objecting to the use of contraception on religious grounds are common. In reality, Christian organizations are working in places that struggle with high maternal mortality rates to save the lives of mothers and children and avoid abortions, and family planning is a key component of their strategy.
Atheists Claim Cross Memorial Gives Them Headaches, Causes Emotional Pain
The battle for the Ground Zero cross is far from over.
Over 620,000 Signatures Submitted to Oppose California Co-Ed Bathroom Bill
The Privacy For All Students (PFAS) coalition recently announced they have submitted over 620,000 signatures to elections officials to qualify a statewide referendum allowing voters to reject the co-ed bathroom law (AB 1266) that was enacted by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. The coalition needs 504,760 valid voter signatures to qualify the referendum. Once validated by elections officials, the law will be suspended until voters decide whether to approve or reject it.
