http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/religion-and-civil-society.xmlReligion and Civil Society - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {D3EE675F-1F42-4492-9CE3-72468B94C0A2}http://www.heritage.org/research/testimony/2013/06/reconciling-non-discrimination-principles-with-civil-libertiesThomas M. Messner, Thomas MessnerMon, 10 Jun 2013 12:18:00 -0400{3912BEA6-76D9-4628-98B5-525B57E82904}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/the-newtown-tragedy-complex-causes-require-thoughtful-analysis-and-responsesJohn Malcolm, Jennifer A. Marshall, John Malcolm, Jennifer MarshallEvents like the December 2012 Newtown massacre require that constitutional and complex cultural factors be taken into consideration and that policy be based on a serious study of all of the evidence.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:19:00 -0500{CD737F94-3A43-42E6-8F20-C29DD835DF2E}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/10/cultural-questions-deserving-of-debateJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallThe first presidential debate of the fall gave Americans good insight into the candidates’ perspectives on domestic issues, including the economy, health care and the role of government. But we heard hardly anything about the effect of such policies on our culture. That’s a serious omission.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400{F239380C-4454-4D88-B575-74335B6FB9BD}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/10/religious-liberty-and-expression-under-attack-restoring-americas-first-freedomsJay Alan Sekulow, Jay Alan SekulowIndividuals of all faiths or none, from all points on the political and ideological spectrum, should be alarmed at the mounting assault on the free exercise of religion and freedom of religious expression.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:25:00 -0400{FF146455-B2D8-435E-ACDC-6B1A43B778E7}http://www.heritage.org/research/lecture/2012/07/defending-religious-liberty-for-allKevin J. Hasson, Kevin J. HassonToday, believers are opposed by the forces who believe in nothing. They need to defend the forces who believe in truth against the forces who believe in nothing and who are opposed to the very idea of anybody making truth claims in public.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:32:00 -0400{13704241-EF1D-478E-A31C-C301347BF1DA}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/06/let-religious-freedom-ringJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallAmericans enjoy the freedom not only to worship according to the dictates of conscience but also to express and to live according to those beliefs as we engage in public life.Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:50:00 -0400{CA5A26A6-93BE-4252-97B4-AB3FB3265B9A}http://www.heritage.org/research/factsheets/2012/06/let-religious-freedom-ring-stop-the-assault-on-our-first-freedomOften called the “First Freedom,” religious liberty is a cornerstone of the American experiment. One of the gifts of providence to the United States is a Constitution that has successfully safeguarded the fundamental right to religious liberty.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:40:00 -0400{3CAAC235-D97F-4A57-9263-9B877339F565}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/06/obama-religious-liberty-and-the-legal-challenges-to-the-hhs-contraceptive-mandateJohn Malcolm, John MalcolmIf HHS does not reconsider its ill-advised decision or it is not overridden by Congress, or if the Supreme Court does not invalidate the entire health care law first, the courts should invalidate the contraceptive mandate and reaffirm every American’s right to religious freedom.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:43:00 -0400{25C65452-9192-4433-986C-6C2F9664EA3D}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/06/the-power-of-no-in-support-of-religious-libertyJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallThe right to say no is a powerful force in America's history.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400{73139CAE-E404-4DB5-AD94-E0B5CDAA634B}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/05/the-power-of-noJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallThe right to say no is a powerful force in America's history. The power of no launched America. Four hundred years later, the right to say no to government is in peril.Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400{887625E9-4326-4B9A-8310-0848E96472EE}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/05/43-organizations-sue-over-hhs-mandateTwelve separate lawsuits were filed Monday in district courts around the country on behalf of 43 separate religious organizations against the Obamacare anti-conscience mandate.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400{AFF6DA16-C0F7-4C41-865A-59CAAC0C5304}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/05/the-budget-religion-and-faith-principles-for-informing-policyRyan T. Anderson, Ryan T. AndersonThe reactions to Paul Ryan’s comments about his budget and his faith should call to mind three important things about religion and politics.Tue, 08 May 2012 13:18:00 -0400{2CAC00A2-AAA8-4FBF-8B7B-EF10F51D6A9B}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/05/seeking-the-welfare-of-the-cityRyan Messmore, D.Phil., Ryan MessmoreConservatives are often portrayed as selfish scrooges who only care about their own bottom lines. But when it comes to truly meeting people’s needs, they’re the leaders of the pack. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400{244C5FA4-3D00-443A-B3FC-514E2EB55B3D}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/04/obamacare-religious-liberty-and-civil-society-what-the-debate-is-really-aboutRyan Messmore, D.Phil., Ryan MessmoreThe HHS mandate takes a narrow view of religious liberty, ignoring the religious identity of many institutions and weakening their role in society.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400{7D6A0CE2-4629-4B1F-ABF5-4E51970105D2}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/04/earthly-sports-and-eternal-truths-at-easterJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallThis year, March Madness ran right up to Holy Week in the Christian calendar. Millions of Americans who began the week watching NCAA basketball finals would head to church at the weekend to commemorate Good Friday and Easter.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400{DDFB4E40-3BC4-4CAE-B184-32FD76DF25A5}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/03/faith-freedom-and-the-first-amendment-the-guarantee-of-religious-libertyThomas Berg, Thomas BergFreedom of religion is at the heart of the American understanding of liberty.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:16:00 -0400{A1E3FAF5-4C23-4023-A94F-A741C6B984B2}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/03/obamacares-preventive-services-mandate-and-religious-libertySarah Torre, Sarah TorreReligious liberty is only an early casualty of Obamacare’s collision course with individual freedom.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:19:00 -0400{39C1BE3C-F7DC-4BE8-A441-BF277BD1F83F}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/03/war-on-women-beware-the-liberal-blitzkriegJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallAmerica is in the midst of a gravely serious debate about religious liberty. It was touched off by news that President Obama’s health care law will coerce religious groups to violate conscience by covering certain products and services in their health plans or face steep fines.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{A5531B3B-8AC6-4456-8DEF-83D1460FCB63}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/02/dont-penalize-good-samaritansJennifer A. Marshall, Jennifer MarshallA 15-year-old girl spray-painted the words on pale yellow aluminum siding perched oddly on a slab of concrete: “For sale! Fixer upper.” Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{83FB4238-C910-4317-8695-69CCC1F97A60}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2012/03/istook978-catholic-leaders-feel-oppressed-by-obamaErnest Istook, Ernest IstookIstookWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500