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Appeals Court Upholds Christian Auto Chain’s Right to Limit Franchises to Christians

A federal appeals court has upheld Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation’s policy of granting franchises only to professing Christians, rejecting a legal challenge from a Jewish applicant.

Supreme Court Takes Up Kentucky Catholic Shrine Dispute Over Zoning Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a Kentucky dispute over whether a Catholic organization may construct a Marian shrine on its own property despite objections from nearby residents.
Canadian Woman Approved for Euthanasia After Losing Ability to Cook, Doctors Warn
A Canadian woman in her 70s received approval for assisted suicide after becoming unable to cook for her family and feeling that she no longer had value, according to two Toronto psychiatrists.
Louisiana UMC Launches $15M Initiative to Pay Church Debt, Fund New Ministries
The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church has introduced a $15 million program aimed at strengthening its remaining congregations, setting aside $5 million for debt relief and $10 million for ministry development.

Maryland Appeals Court Sides With UMC in Property Dispute Involving 37 Churches

A Maryland appeals court has rejected a challenge brought by 37 churches against the United Methodist Church’s Baltimore-Washington Conference over property and financial requirements connected to leaving the denomination. A three-judge panel of the Appellate Court of Maryland unanimously ruled in the case.

U.S. Protestant Sermons Grow Longer as More Churchgoers Favor Extended Messages
U.S. Protestant pastors are delivering somewhat longer sermons than they did several years ago, while most churchgoers remain generally satisfied with the amount of time their pastors spend preaching, according to Lifeway Research. Four in five pastors, or 80%, said their typical sermon lasts less than 40 minutes.
Pro-Life Groups Reach 3 Million Homes in Key Battlegrounds Ahead of Midterms
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and its partner, Women Speak Out PAC, say their canvassers have knocked on more than 3 million doors in competitive states and congressional districts ahead of November’s midterm elections. Student volunteers accounted for 1.4 million of those visits as part of the groups’ broader effort.
Republican Senators Move to Protect Religious Students From Losing Federal Financial Aid
Two Republican senators have introduced legislation aimed at protecting students preparing for religious vocations from losing federal financial aid because their chosen careers may lead to lower earnings. Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the Religious Education Fairness Act.