by William C. Duncan | Jun 17, 2021
Supreme Court rules in favor of Catholic foster agency but leaves big questions for later Written by The U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant religious freedom decision this morning, with all the justices concluding that the city of Philadelphia violated...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 17, 2021
Religious freedom law is not a ‘get out of jail card’: It protects rights while still limiting harmful practices Written by William C. Duncan Those who argue for robust legal protections for religious exercise sometimes struggle to answer an objection: What...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 11, 2021
Faithful, long marriages linked to religiosity (and large, low-budget weddings) Written by High-profile divorces can invite introspection about what makes marriage last. Those who seem to have everything going for them but still split can make others feel...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 4, 2021
San Francisco archbishop’s abortion letter rooted in this ancient tradition Written by William C. Duncan On May 1, 2021, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco issued a pastoral letter “on the human dignity of the unborn, holy Communion, and...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 2, 2021
Death and religion: A surprising example of practical policy solutions Written by William C. Duncan The death penalty and religious freedom are both issues that regularly drive disagreement and cause controversy. Unexpectedly, when mixed together, they are...
by William C. Duncan | May 26, 2021
The religious ideas that helped foment the American Revolution Written by William C. Duncan In previous posts, we have noted ways in which religious ideas and people of faith helped shape the freedoms of the United States. All of this, however, would have...
