by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Nov 6, 2002 | News
Voters in the buckle of the Bible Belt cast their ballots yesterday for a state lottery, adding Tennessee to the list of 34 others states that have the lottery. Tennesseans voted 53 to 47 percent to amend the state constitution to allow the lottery, with some proceeds...
by Jodi Mathews | Nov 4, 2002 | News
The debate over whether churches should provide unemployment compensation has ended in favor of those fired by religious institutions, as the Oregon Supreme Court upheld jobless support for a fired minister. “Church ministers are entitled to collect unemployment...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 1, 2002 | News
Take another look at promotions for the new “Come Together & Worship” Christian concert tour. That’s not a cross above the title. It’s Chevrolet’s “bow tie” logo. That’s because the car manufacturer owns the title...
by Jodi Mathews | Nov 1, 2002 | News
Americans’ confidence in the United Nations’ handling of Iraq is wishy-washy, according to a Gallup poll released Oct. 30. The poll indicated that although Americans generally support the UN as an “international arbiter,” they have...
by Jodi Mathews | Oct 31, 2002 | News
Amish in Michigan are battling to preserve their religious beliefs and practices, as a health agency tries to force several Amish families to install septic systems. “The Amish, who call themselves the Plain People, generally shun modern conveniences such as...
by Jodi Mathews | Oct 30, 2002 | News
Noise and traffic will keep houses of worship out of the suburbs, according to a recent court decision banning churches and temples in residential areas. The Oct. 16 decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals posed a setback to a Jewish congregation trying to...
