[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5895389/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”]October 31, 2017, marks the five hundredth anniversary of Martin Luther’s ninety-five theses, which sparked the Reformation. The ripples of the Reformation still can be seen in the Church and society. Law Meets Gospel marks the occasion with Josh explaining the inspiration for several aspects of the podcast. Law Meets Gospel is inspired by Luther’s teaching about Law and Gospel within Christian scriptures. Josh’s sign-off, “As you work to meet the worlds need, be wise, be bold, and be joyful.” is inspired by two quotes. First, Frederick Buechner’s writing, “The place God calls you is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Second, Luther’s advice in a letter to Philip Melanchthon, “Be a sinner and sin boldly, but believe and rejoice in Christ even more boldly.”
“New Mexico judge orders release of clergy sex abuse records”
“New Mexico judge orders release of clergy sex abuse records” Associated Press reports on the decison here.
“Nonprofit Cybersecurity: Donors, Data, and WISPs”
“Nonprofit Cybersecurity: Donors, Data, and WISPs” The Wagenmaker & Oberly blog has the post here.
“Help is on the Way – How Not for Profits Can Aid Disaster Relief Efforts While Maintaining Exempt Status Within Applicable IRS Requirements”
“Help is on the Way – How Not for Profits Can Aid Disaster Relief Efforts While Maintaining Exempt Status Within Applicable IRS Requirements” The Wagenmaker & Oberly blog has this post here.
“HHS Seeks Comments on Faith-Based Participation In Programs”
“HHS Seeks Comments on Faith-Based Participation In Programs” Religion Clause reports here.
“IRS won’t accept returns next year without health coverage”
“IRS won’t accept returns next year without health coverage.” Accounting Today reports here.
“Kenyan Church Claims Baltimore County’s Land Use Regulations Impose Substantial Burden”
“Kenyan Church Claims Baltimore County’s Land Use Regulations Impose Substantial Burden” RLUIPA Defense reports here.
“Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming disabled son baptized against their wishes”
“Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming disabled son baptized against their wishes.” The News-Herald reports here on DeFibaugh v. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio Board of Trustees, No. 1:17-CV-645 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 16, 2017). The boys’ parents were represented by the American Atheists Legal Center.
“Lawsuit: Dothan zoning law not fair to churches”
“Lawsuit: Dothan zoning law not fair to churches” The Dothan (Alabama) Eagle reports here.
Ind. Ct. App.: Ind. Code doesn’t prohibit sex offenders from attending church
Ind. Ct. App.: Ind. Code doesn’t prohibit sex offenders from attending church. The Indiana Lawyer reports here on Doe v. Boone County Prosecutor, No. 06A01-1612-PL-2741 (Ind. Ct. App. Oct. 24, 2017). The decision interprets a statute that prohibits sex offenders from entering a building that is “school property,” defined as any “nonprofit program or service operated to … benefit children who are at least three years of age and not yet enrolled in kindergarten.” The court decided this did not include churches. The court also mentioned that the state would not prevail under RFRA claims, though it did not analyze those claims.