Churches: An Existence of Their Own
Prof. Adam MacLeod argues that Churches have an existence independent of government recognition or contract.
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Churches: An Existence of Their Own or Creatures of the Sovereign?
JWI and First Liberty’s CRCD Co-hosted a webinar with Profs. Adam MacLeod and Robert Miller. They discussed the relationship of churches and the government, and whether churches have an existence of their own or if they simply exist from a grant of the government.
Is it Time to Rethink the School Prayer Cases?
Prof. Francis Beckwith makes the argument for re-opening the question of school prayers in the courts, explaining how this would enable local governments to seek the common good.
Sentimental Judgments
Garrett Snedeker reviews “Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free” by Judge Rakoff, analyzing proposed reforms to the criminal justice system.
Judge Pryor’s Friendly Fire
Prof. Arkes defends “A Better Originalism” against Judge William Pryor’s critique.
Podcast: Profs. David Forte and Adam White on Fetal Heartbeat Bills
Profs. David Forte and Adam White analyze Fetal Heartbeat Bills, their history, and their efficacy.
Churches: An Existence of Their Own or Creatures of the Sovereign?
JWI and First Liberty’s CRCD Co-hosted a webinar with Profs. Adam MacLeod and Robert Miller. They discussed the relationship of churches and the government, and whether churches have an existence of their own or if they simply exist from a grant of the government.
A Common Law Restoration Serves the Common Good
Josh Hammer responds to Holden Tanner’s piece on Conservative judging. He explains how even the Constitution itself orients our jurisprudence towards principles of natural justice.
The Dobbs Case and the Strains of Prudence
Prof. Arkes analyzes the arguments at play in the upcoming Dobbs case, and explains that while there are potential outfielders and stockbrokers, there is no such thing as a “potential” human being.
A World After Liberalism: Reviewed by Prof. Daniel Mahoney
Prof. Mahoney reviews an account of anti-liberalism and demonstrates the need for faith and reason to guide our nation.
