Tag: Religious Liberty

“United States Monitoring Case of Pastor Charged for Preaching John 3:16 Near Abortion Clinic”

August 31, 2026

In a notable case that has drawn international attention, a UK pastor faces criminal charges for delivering a sermon near an abortion clinic. Pastor Clive Johnston, aged 77, conducted his sermon on July 2024 outside…

Ocean City fines Episcopal church over shelter for the unhoused

August 11, 2026

The St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City has long provided shelter to the unhoused, using a handful of bunk beds to offer temporary respite to those in need. Since April, the church has…

US government monitoring case involving pastor Clive Johnston arrested for breaching abortion clinic buffer zone in Northern Ireland

July 27, 2026

The US government has indicated it is “monitoring” the case of Clive Johnston, a 77-year-old pastor arrested for allegedly breaking an abortion buffer zone law in Northern Ireland during an open-air sermon in 2024. Johnston’s…

Ninth Circuit to Rehear Case Involving Religious Organization, Vacates Previous Panel Ruling

July 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Ninth Circuit Court has decided to rehear a case concerning the hiring practices of religious organizations. This development means the previous ruling has been set aside and the legal questions about…

Colorado Catholic Preschools Challenge State Non-Discrimination Rules, Raising Concerns Over LGBTQ Access and Educational Equality

July 3, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A significant legal case is unfolding in Colorado involving two Catholic preschools that are seeking exemptions from state non-discrimination regulations concerning sexual orientation and gender identity. This lawsuit could impact accessibility for…

Federal Judge Dismisses Universal Life Church Lawsuit; Appeal Planned to Fourth Circuit

June 22, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A recent court ruling dismissed the Universal Life Church’s claims concerning the treatment of its ministers, but the Church plans to appeal the decision. The leadership argues that this case touches on…