by UFI Blog | Jun 4, 2019 | Abortion, Sanctity of Life, Supreme Court
United Families International: Dedicated to informing you about the issues and forces impacting the family. Contributed by Tori Black Like me, you probably have many friends who share their opinions on social media about the important issues our families face. Even...
by UFI Blog | Jun 19, 2018 | Freedom, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court
By Tori Black The June 4th, 2018 Supreme Court ruling in the case of the Masterpiece Cakeshop is welcome news. The heart of the dispute was about a religious business owner’s right to refuse service, not to an individual or minority group, but for an event that...
by UFI Blog | Dec 14, 2017 | Constitution, Freedom, Non-Discrimination, Religious Freedom, Same-Sex Marriage, Supreme Court, UFI
Included in the landmark ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in the United States, were following words: “Finally, it must be emphasized that religions, and those who adhere to religious doctrines, may continue to advocate with utmost,...
by UFI Blog | Sep 27, 2017 | Abortion, Supreme Court
By Diane Robertson In the last week, a federal judge completely struck down an Indiana state law outlawing abortions based on the baby’s race, gender, or disability. How, or why, was this conclusion reached, and what led to this action? Understanding the history...
by UFI Blog | Jul 21, 2017 | Free Speech, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court
by William C. Duncan At the close of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent term, the Court issued an important religious liberty decision and announced another decision was likely to come during the next term. The recent Trinity Lutheran decision involved a Missouri...
by UFI Blog | Apr 19, 2017 | Diane Robertson, Religious Freedom, Schools, Supreme Court
by Diane Robertson Another aspect of the doctrine of separation of Church and State is on trial at the Supreme Court, today, April 19, 2017. This is an important case for families because it affects government interaction with both education and religion. Some say...