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Matthew Franck on Hobby Lobby & Religious Freedom Jurisprudence

Tags: Bart Stupak, circuit conflict, Conestoga Wood Specialties, ella, Employment Division v Smith, exemption case jurisprudence, HHS mandate, Hobby Lobby, Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran School, Hyde Amendment, Little Sisters of the Poor, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Plan B, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Sherbert v Verner, Supreme Court, Wisconsin v Yoder

What is the history behind, and issues relevant to, the upcoming Supreme Court Case involving Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties that will decide whether the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is consistent with our understandings of religious liberty? Prof. Matthew Franck of the Witherspoon Institute details how this conflict emerged and summarizes the main issues involved and arguments to be made by both sides. He also reviews the relevant case law that sits in the background of this case. This podcast is a great way to beef up your understanding of what is coming down in our judicial system.

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David Cortman on Religious Liberty Updates

Tags: Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v Winn, Conestoga Wood Specialties, Hobby Lobby, Marsh v Chambers, nativity displays, offended observer, religious freedom, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, religious liberty, separation of church and state, Supreme Court, tax exempt status, Town of Greece v Galloway, zoning regulations

We take a look at several issues on the religious liberty landscape, from Christmas songs in public schools to prayers at city council meetings to health care mandates. David Cortman, of the Alliance Defending Freedom, provides a review of these cases and addresses some of the challenges that Tony puts before him. This is a wide-ranging discussion that covers some of the more well-known court cases as well as some lesser known issues.

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