Egypt's Land Grab Threatens the World's Oldest Christian Monastery
St. Catherine’s Monastery has been continuously inhabited for over 1,500 years. An Egyptian court ruling ended the monastery's longstanding separation from the government.
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Foreign-Born Religious Workers Are Trapped in a Green Card Backlog
Without a fix, churches and other places of worship could lose their clergy.
The Religious Vote Is Waning—And That Could Spell Trouble for Trump
As millions of Christians plan to sit out the election, church leaders face tough choices about how to inspire their congregations without violating the law.
A Pennsylvania Pastor Leads His Community's Fight for Educational Freedom
Pastor Joshua Robertson stepped up when his community asked for support. His efforts have more people realizing that there is an alternative to the failing school system.
Zoning Regulations Empower Control Freaks—and Bigots
The Institute for Justice has launched a project to reform land use regulation.
As America Becomes More Secular, American Religion Will Need To Become More Urban
It's in cities that greater absolute numbers of religious people can compensate for declining per capita rates of religious observance.
Zoning Versus the Good Samaritan. Again.
Plus: New York refreshes rent control, AOC and Bernie Sanders call for more, greener public housing, and California's "builder's remedy" wins big in court.
Florida Pastors Are Worried This Immigration Bill Could Infringe on Religious Liberties
S.B. 1718 would make it a third-degree felony to “harbor” or “transport” undocumented immigrants. Some Florida faith leaders say it could threaten their church activities.
Historic Preservation Laws Are Stopping This Historic Church From Preserving Itself
Montreal's heritage laws could prevent the financially troubled St. John the Evangelist church from converting its little-used parish hall into a much-needed, revenue-generating asset.
A Federal Judge Says New York's Ban on Guns in Church Is Unconstitutional
The state made it a felony to carry handguns for self-defense in "any place of worship or religious observation."
Review: After Cult Leader Was Convicted, His Compound Was Raided by Child Protective Services
The Netflix docu-thriller Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey shows the downfall of Warren Jeffs and the unjustified taking of 450 children inside his religious community.
What the Methodist Split Tells Us About American Political Polarization
However this denominational divorce plays out, theology around same-sex relationships isn’t the only thing driving Methodists apart.
Pennsylvania Town Threatens Churches With $500 Fines for Providing Free Meals, Counseling Services
Borough officials in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, told Mission First and Christ Episcopal churches that their charitable work goes beyond what the zoning code allows for downtown churches.
Labyrinthine Zoning Rules Restricted Homeless Shelters During the Pandemic
As COVID-19 spread across the country, complex rules around land use and building permits made housing the poor and vulnerable effectively impossible.
New York's Nonsensical COVID Rules Force Theaters To Operate at 33 Percent. Unless They Host Church Services.
If hosting a religious service or a performance that includes food service, theaters can open to 50 percent capacity. But plays and other performances are still capped at 33 percent.
Only Tolerance Can Save Us From Political Fanatics
With ideological crusades replacing theological battles, we will again have to learn to live and let live.
Stop Saying Lockdown Is 'Not That Hard'
Staying isolated from family and friends is wrenchingly difficult, even when it’s the right thing to do.
Churches, Which Account for 0.02% of COVID-19 Cases, Are a 'Major Source' of Infection, The New York Times Says
The paper's claim reflects the same arbitrary distinction between religious and secular activities that churches are challenging in court.
Prohibiting Religious Services Makes the First Amendment a Coronavirus Victim
While governments are shutting down religious services and fining pastors who defy those orders.
Dutch Church's Month-Long, 24/7 Service Is Saving a Family of Refugees From Deportation
The church faced a dilemma: "choosing between respect for the government and protecting the rights of a child."
A Church's Dramatic Attempt to Stop a Deportation Reflects the Crackdown on Sanctuaries
CityWell United Methodist Church sheltered an undocumented immigrant until they said he was lured to an immigration office under false pretenses.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Want to Lift the Statute of Limitations Amid the Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Report
The bill was passed unanimously by the state Senate, but has remained in the House since February 2017.
Vatican Official Says China, Which Persecutes Christians and Murders Dissidents, Is the Country 'Best Implementing the Social Doctrine of the Church'
An Argentinian bishop in Rome may not be the best authority on Chinese politics.
What Does Today's Gay Marriage Ruling Mean for Religious Organizations?
Could Christian schools and other groups lose their tax status for treating same-sex couples differently?
A Swingers Club Is Rebranded a Church To Evade Local Busybodies
"It will have the same rules that many churches observe" except adultery is OK.
A Swingers Club Is Rebranded a Church To Evade Local Busybodies
"It will have the same rules that many churches observe" except adultery is OK.
Jersey Senate President Calls on Newark Archbishop To Resign Over Priest Who Violated Ban on Ministering to Children
Separation of church and state not a deterrent when there's a situation to take political advantage of
Arkansas House Approves Bill to Allow Guns in Churches
Individual places of worship would be able to set their own rules
Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenge to Church Gun Ban
Justices made no comment when rejecting review of the case
Freedom of Religion vs. Freedom from Religion
If churches want to be left alone, they should stop begging alms of the government.
