Tag : US Supreme Court
Aborted Fetus title : Ohio Passes Anti-Abortion ‘Heartbeat Bill,’ Lawmakers Empowered by New President
summary : Ohio lawmakers passed Tuesday the anti-abortion “Heartbeat Bill” that bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually at six weeks into the pregnancy. The Senate inserted the “heartbeat bill” into another legislation, House Bill 493, which focuses on medical professionals’ reporting of child abuse.
date : Dec 08, 2016 09:29 AM EST
Cissie Graham Lynch with Husband and Daughter title : Billy Graham’s Granddaughter 'Unapologetically' Supports Trump
summary : Billy Graham’s granddaughter is “unapologetically” speaking out her support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, breaking the Graham family tradition of not endorsing any candidate.
date : Nov 07, 2016 08:10 PM EST
Donald Trump title : Wayne Grudem Says Better to Vote Trump’s Policies Than Clinton’s ‘Ultraliberal’ Policies
summary : Evangelical theologian Wayne Grudem, who withdrew his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump almost two weeks ago, said it is better to vote for Trump’s policies than those of his contender, Hillary Clinton.
date : Oct 21, 2016 10:25 AM EDT
Gay Marriage Supporters Outside Supreme Court title : US Presidential Election: Religious Liberty at Stake, Evangelical Leaders Say
summary : Many evangelical leaders are saying the US presidential election happening in November is a crucial one, and religious liberty is one of the issues that could greatly affect Christians.
date : Oct 10, 2016 04:27 PM EDT
title : Georgia Lawmakers to Champion ‘Religious Liberty’ Anti-LGBT Bills, Providing Protection For People Of All Faiths
summary : When conservative lawmakers in Indiana and Arkansas last year promoted "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" (RFRA) legislation designed to legalize anti-LGBT discrimination, a similar bill was considered in Georgia. Now that proposed measure is set to return among these Southerners legislators, along with another pro-discrimination bill.
date : Jan 05, 2016 06:05 PM EST
Chief Justice Roy Moore title : Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore: 'I Hope We Don’t Have a War' over Supreme Court Decision Favoring Same-Sex Marriage
summary : Controversial Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has warned that the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same-sex marriage could lead to a new “war” in the United States. He made those fiery comments in an interview that was posted online on Monday.
date : Jul 10, 2015 10:34 AM EDT
Gay and Same Sex Marriage Ruling in United States title : Evangelist Franklin Graham Stands by Beliefs on Homosexuality, Warns of Christian Persecution: ‘God Could Bring Judgment upon America’
summary : Prominent evangelist Franklin Graham has warned Americans that thanks to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, it would only be a matter of time before Christians are singled out for persecution in the United States. He also believed that God would judge the country harshly for that endorsement.
date : Jun 29, 2015 10:33 AM EDT
Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling title : Christians, GOP React to Supreme Court's Ruling in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage: ‘No Court Can Overturn Natural Law’
summary : The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of same-sex marriage on Friday, declaring the practice constitutional and extending that right to all 50 states. Both prominent Christians and some within the Republican Party continue to express their opposition despite same-sex marriage being the law of the land.
date : Jun 27, 2015 07:56 PM EDT
Southern Baptist Convention title : Southern Baptist Convention, ADF Release Plan to Resist Anti-Discrimination Laws Favoring LGBT Groups
summary : Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the issue of same-sex marriage, one Christian denomination has a plan to skirt around anti-discrimination laws, particularly in regards to the LGBT community. The Southern Baptists have released their plan online.
date : Jun 15, 2015 05:13 PM EDT
Same-Sex Marriage title : Judge to Arkansas Officials: Recognize In-State Same-Sex Marriages
summary : Officials in Arkansas have been ordered by a state judge to recognize same-sex marriages created during the short time it was legal to do so last year. This decision means that same-sex couples in the state would have the same rights as other married couples.
date : Jun 10, 2015 01:28 PM EDT
Texas Abortion title : Federal Court Ruling: Strict Abortion Law in Texas is Constitutional
summary : A federal appeals court upheld strict abortion restrictions passed by the state of Texas on Tuesday. That decision means that as few as seven abortion clinics could stay open in that state based on those regulations.
date : Jun 10, 2015 01:03 PM EDT
Gay and Same Sex Marriage Ruling in United States title : Pew Research: Record High Support for Same-Sex Marriage Except from Certain Groups
summary : Pew Research Center has released the results of a new survey that asked Americans on how they viewed the topic of homosexuality. Although it indicated record levels of support by the American people, there are still pockets of society that refuse to acknowledge same-sex marriage.
date : Jun 10, 2015 12:51 PM EDT
Supreme Court Ruling on Gay, Same-Sex Marriage title : Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore: Supreme Court Ruling Could ‘Destroy Our Country’ if Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Law
summary : Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has warned that if the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the practice everywhere in the United States, that ruling could “destroy our country.”
date : Jun 05, 2015 10:03 AM EDT
Gay Marriage vs. Traditional Marriage Ruling - Supreme Court title : U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Same-Sex Marriage Case despite Division on Ideological Lines
summary : The United States Supreme Court has taken on a case that involves the thorny, divisive issue of same-sex marriage. Both sides of the debate made their arguments in the high court on Tuesday.
date : Apr 30, 2015 09:56 AM EDT
Alabama Gay Marriage title : Some Alabama Counties Begin to Move Forward with Gay Marriage after Supreme Court Refused State's Request for a Hold
summary : The United States Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a lower federal court ruling in Alabama on Monday, allowing that state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Alabama becomes the 37th state where gay marriage is now legal.
date : Feb 09, 2015 04:50 PM EST
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal title : Bobby Jindal Proposes Amending Constitution If Supreme Court Favors Same-Sex Marriage; Mike Huckabee Agrees with Jindal's Views
summary : The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to take up a case to settle the legality of same-sex marriages across the United States once and for all. The high court’s final decision could influence Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to support amending the Constitution.
date : Jan 28, 2015 05:23 PM EST
Arizona Church Sign Case title : Supreme Court Favors Small Church in Fight over Arizona Sign Law
summary : The Supreme Court took up a case in its current session that involved a small church in a Phoenix suburb and a local ordinance. Based on the judges’ reaction, it seemed the ruling may be in favor of the church.
date : Jan 14, 2015 01:47 AM EST