Church of God Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
This statement was adopted by the Church of God Executive Committee on June 26, 2013, reflecting the position of the denomination regarding the issue of marriage.
Lee University Announces Leadership Transitions, Re-structure
Next week, Lee University Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Carolyn Dirksen will transition to a new role as Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Named as her replacement is long-time Dean of the Helen DeVos College of Education Dr. Deborah Murray.
IRD: ‘Marriage is Worth Defending’
The Supreme Court has issued rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s voter-approved Proposition 8. The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) has a paper by Alan Wisdom extolling the social value of traditional marriage and taking stock of the debate about its future in U.S. society.
Yoga on Trial in San Diego Religious Lawsuit
In an elementary school classroom with an American flag draped over one wall, a couple dozen students rose to standing positions. Then they shifted into poses called “volcano part one,” “silent gorilla,” and “rag doll.”
Some students may not realize it, but the semiweekly, half-hour course might be gone by the time they return in the fall.
Supreme Court Delivers Wins for Gay Marriage Movement
The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed a significant victory to gay rights advocates by recognizing that married gay men and women are eligible for federal benefits and paving the way for same-sex marriage in California.
