Supreme Court

“The letter’s signers included the current SBC president and some former ones, as well as heads of some of the convention’s entities and seminaries.” BPress

“Scholarly Denver judge who ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby would fill Scalia’s seat as the court’s only Protestant.” CToday

“The justices’ refusal to review the federal appeals court opinion apparently will force the closure of the pharmacy involved and the departure from the profession or state of the pharmacists in the case.” BPNews

“The division among the justices seemed clear on the measure’s dual requirements — an abortion doctor must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case a woman needs emergency admission and an abortion clinic must meet the health and safety standards of other walk-in surgical centers.” BPress

“U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died at the age of 79. He reportedly died in his sleep during a visit to Texas.” Acton

“Faith-based employers including GuideStone Financial Services and Baptist colleges and universities in three states will have their day in the U.S. Supreme Court, probably in March.”

The Bob Jones Battle: Will the same-sex marriage decision endanger religious institutions’ tax exempt status? Donald Verilli’ answer to Justice Alito echoes loudly: “It’s certainly going to be an issue. I don’t deny that. I don’t deny that, Justice Alito. It is–it is going to be an issue.”

“A day is coming when all the contrivances, devices and rationalizations of men will melt before the presence of the Lord of Heaven. On that day, a day when every man will answer to Christ for his life, all five of you will in fact stand before Him. When you do, there will be no wooden bench in front of you. You will not have your robes on; you will all be entirely naked.