Changing the World for Christ I’ve spent much of the last decade and a half involved in Christian higher education. I’ve always been interested in cultural engagement from the Church. Maybe that is just natural …
Key Points The Vatican recently held an international conference to commemorate the centenary of the first plenary council of the Catholic Church in China. This significant event, which took place on May 21, brought together …
Unconditional love is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God’s boundless and selfless love for humanity. This love is demonstrated through various acts of grace, mercy, and sacrifice, showcasing a real love that transcends …
Surrounding ourselves with good people is a principle deeply embedded in Christian teachings, emphasizing the importance of positive influences on our spiritual journey. The Bible, particularly the New Testament, provides a wealth of guidance on …
Understanding the biblical perspective that only God can judge is crucial in a world where judgment is often hastily passed. False prophets and misguided judgments abound, especially with the pervasive influence of social media platforms …
Federal appeals courts are starting to wrestle with how nondiscrimination laws apply to religious organizations when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity.
After sustaining a court defeat in November, this week Christian humanitarian aid organization World Vision appealed an employment discrimination case to the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. A lower federal judge had ordered the organization to pay $120,000 in damages in the case earlier this month after ruling that the organization discriminated when it decided not to hire a job candidate in a gay marriage.
The case shows that gears are beginning to turn in federal appeals courts on the unresolved issue of how federal nondiscrimination law applies to religious organizations when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity. World Vision’s appeal to the Ninth Circuit follows a ruling this month from the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in favor of a Catholic high school in a similar situation.
The courts are specifically considering the implications of the 2020 US Supreme Court ruling Bostock v. Clayton County. In that case, the high court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to gender identity and sexual orientation. The question for appeals courts now: What is the balance between religious liberty and those new Title VII protections against discrimination?
A federal district court judge ruled in November 2023 that World Vision had violated Title VII when it rescinded a job offer for a customer service position from a woman, Aubry McMahon, after learning about her same-sex marriage. World Vision had argued that the employment decision was justified because it has written standards of conduct that marriage is between a man and a woman. The judge had earlier ruled in favor of World Vision and then reversed his own ruling with a 47-page order.
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In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles frequently warned about the presence of fake Christians—those who outwardly appear righteous but lack genuine faith. These Bible verses highlight the characteristics and consequences of false believers, …
The idea that America is increasingly hostile to the Christian faith is a common one in evangelical circles. I saw someone post the following on one of the social media groups I am in: “The …
Key Points: The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), which accredits over 2,700 evangelical nonprofits, is introducing a new standard to address leadership integrity. This move comes in response to the significant financial and reputational …
Guilt is a powerful emotion that can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds, often leading to feelings of shame, regret, and unworthiness. Throughout the Bible, numerous verses address the nature of guilt and offer …