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- Sexual abuse of a minor. Sexual abuse of a minor is a serious crime, but it also can result in civil liability if church leaders knew about the abuse and failed to take steps to stop it.
- Property disputes. One of the most complicated property disputes for churches that own land is uncertainty about the land’s ownership. These disputes are particularly common when churches have operated on the land for a long period.
- Personal injuries. A church or religious organization that controls, owns, or possesses a property (such as a church’s ownership or control of the building where it holds meetings) owes a duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent injury to visitors to the property.
- Zoning Issues. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) prohibits zoning laws that discriminate against churches and other places of religious activities.
Although not an exhaustive treatment of all federal protections for religious liberty, this appendix summarizes the key constitutional and federal statutory protections for religious liberty and sets forth the legal basis for the religious liberty principles described in the foregoing memorandum.
Oct 6, 2020 · IRS guidelines indicate that a church can still engage in nonpartisan political activity without violating these rules. For example, a church can distribute nonpartisan voter information (such as a collection of statements by different candidates). A church can also host debates among candidates.
Aug 14, 2020 · Over the past few decades, the most prominent example of religious freedom conflicts has centered on laws at the federal, state or local level that prohibit discrimination on various grounds. Why would this be? There are a couple of observations that can help explain this.
Amdt1.1.4.2.3 Laws that Discriminate Against Religion. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
In this chapter, we’ll take a look at additional examples of government regulation of church activities, and available exemptions from such laws. As you read the text, attempt to formulate a rule that will define those instances in which government regulation of church activities may be warranted.
May 9, 2020 · Numerous churches around the country have filed lawsuits claiming that banning religious gatherings is a violation of the First Amendment, a fight that presses the question of what limits...
