by William C. Duncan | May 17, 2023
Case shows how government interferes with religious groups’ homeless ministry Written by The Homeless to Renter (H2R) program was spotlighted in a comprehensive 2017 report for the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion. The program in King County,...
by William C. Duncan | May 11, 2023
Religion and spirituality play helpful role in mental health Written by Stress about money; the role of mental health in the recent shooting in Texas; Michael Phelps’ past struggles with suicidal thoughts: Concerns about mental health seem to dominate the news. Less...
by William C. Duncan | May 4, 2023
Religious exemptions in abortion-related legislation can prevent distrust and confusion Written by Since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to regulate abortion last year, laws related to abortion have become more prominent, not less. Some states, like Utah,...
by William C. Duncan | Apr 19, 2023
Supreme Court hears oral arguments on religious accommodations Written by How much effort should an employer have to make to accommodate the religious practices of an employee? Should they be able to say “no” to religious accommodations that require anything more...
by William C. Duncan | Apr 13, 2023
1983 floods showed powerful force of religion, community Written by Forty years ago, Utah experienced severe flooding. To control the rising water, some streets, including State Street in Salt Lake City, were turned into “aqueducts to control the problems caused by...