Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who found favor with the Supreme Court this summer after he refused to create a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony, is again being cited by his state’s Civil Rights Commission—this time for refusing to create a birthday cake celebrating a transgender attorney’s transition from a male to female identity. Alliance […]
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Platt apologizes for IMB’s failure to report abuse
Two “thorough, outside, independent” investigations have been initiated by International Mission Board President David Platt into the IMB’s handling of any past sexual abuse allegations and into its policies of zero tolerance for such abuse. Read…
Illinois becomes 37th state to approve ERA
The ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) was approved, 72-45, by the Illinois House in a nighttime vote on May 30. The vote does not need the approval of Governor Bruce Rauner who said he supports equal rights. The Senate approved SBRCA4 in April. Supporters say the ERA, if ratified into the US Constitution, would provide full […]
Capitol Watch: Pending legislation, Lawmakers mull multiple measures on the sanctity of life
Several bills of particular interest to Christians have been on hold due to Illinois’ March 20 primary election, said Bob Vanden Bosch of Concerned Christian Ministries. Read…
Law & Tax: Pastors challenge ruling Appeal judge’s decision against housing allowance
A group of pastors and religious leaders have filed an appeal to protect the minister’s housing allowance, which was declared unconstitutional last year. Read…
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