The paper's claim reflects the same arbitrary distinction between religious and secular activities that churches are challenging in court.
While governments are shutting down religious services and fining pastors who defy those orders.
The church faced a dilemma: "choosing between respect for the government and protecting the rights of a child."
CityWell United Methodist Church sheltered an undocumented immigrant until they said he was lured to an immigration office under false pretenses.
The bill was passed unanimously by the state Senate, but has remained in the House since February 2017.
An Argentinian bishop in Rome may not be the best authority on Chinese politics.
Could Christian schools and other groups lose their tax status for treating same-sex couples differently?
"It will have the same rules that many churches observe" except adultery is OK.
"It will have the same rules that many churches observe" except adultery is OK.
Separation of church and state not a deterrent when there's a situation to take political advantage of
Individual places of worship would be able to set their own rules
Justices made no comment when rejecting review of the case
If churches want to be left alone, they should stop begging alms of the government.