Derek Nelson, coauthor of Resilient Reformer: The Life and Thought of Martin Luther, shares some of the attitudes and work of Martin Luther toward the relationship of Church and government.
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N.D. Ga.: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine bars court from deciding “representative status” in Bishop’s suit seeking indemnification of legal fees
N.D. Ga.: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine bars court from deciding “representative status” in Bishop’s suit seeking indemnification of legal fees. The Church Litigation Update covers the case, Kawimbe v African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc., Opinion and Order (N.D. Ga. Aug. 27, 2021), here. You can read the decision here.
FREE Webinar: “PPP Loan Forgiveness – Walking Through the Process”
FREE Webinar: “PPP Loan Forgiveness – Walking Through the Process” On May 19, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. E.D.T., the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability is hosting a 90-minute webinar from C.P.A. Michael Betts. Register here.
“Chicago suburb seeks to block church’s winter homeless shelter”
“Chicago suburb seeks to block church’s winter homeless shelter.” Religion News Service covers the lawsuit here.
Wash. Ct. App.: Parent Presbyterian denominational body owed deference in dispute with breakaway congregation
Wash. Ct. App.: Parent Presbyterian denominational body owed deference in dispute with breakaway congregationeligion. Religion Clause reports on the decision
here.
“Church Bookkeeping Tips and 5 Errors to Avoid!”
“Church Bookkeeping Tips and 5 Errors to Avoid!” https://www.freechurchaccounting.com/church-bookkeeping.html
E.D. Mich.: Suit against faith-based adoption agency may proceed
E.D. Mich.: Suit against faith-based adoption agency may proceed. The Deseret News covers the decision here.
“Mississippi Suit On Gay Marriage Recusals Is Reopened”
“Mississippi Suit On Gay Marriage Recusals Is Reopened” Religion Clause reports here on Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, (S.D. Miss. Oct. 27, 2017). AP reports here.
N.Y. Sup. Ct.: Service of process invalid where made before the end of Sabbath under one of two calculation methods
N.Y. Sup. Ct.: Service of process invalid where made before the end of Sabbath under one of two calculation methods. Religion Clause reports on Signature Bank NA v. Koschitzki, (N.Y. Sup. Ct., July 27, 2017), here. Arutz Sheva reports on the case, with details on the two computational models, here.
1716 DACA and possible changes to immigration policy
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Dallin Lykins of Lewis & Kappes in Indianapolis explains Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the history of deferred action, what DACA means for millions of people in the United States, and what changes to DACA religious employers can expect from the Trump administration.
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