CHRISTIAN LEGAL CHRONICLES

CHRISTIANITY AND THE LAW


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Bankruptcy Is Bankruptcy Scriptural?  What does the Bible Say?"

What does the Bible say about bankruptcy?  This ezine addresses this important issue.
Lawsuits May a Christian sue another Christian? Does the Bible permit Christians to file a lawsuit at all?

Christians and Lawsuits.  This article discusses these important matters and provides Biblical answers to these questions.

Lawyers What does the Bible say about lawyers?  Did Jesus condemn lawyers?

 This article discusses whether or not the Bible speaks negatively about attorneys at law.
Criminal Lawyers May a Christian Lawyer Represent a Guilty Criminal Defendant?

This article tackles the controversial issue of whether or not a Christian attorney ought to represent criminal defendants, particularly those who committed a crime.
Parental Law
Criminal Law
Corporal Punishment in California

May I spank my child or legally adminster other corporal punishment?
Parent Law
Family & Divorce
Constitutional Law

May a divorce or civil court interfere with a parent’s religious upbringing of a child?
Personal Injury  The Christian and Personal Injury Claims

This ezine discusses whether or not the Bible condemns and/or provides guidance relating to Christians presenting personal injury claims.
Biblical Law
This succint article explores the Biblical basis for  possessing weapons for purposes of self-defense.
Constitutional Law
Does the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution truly provide a constitutional basis for individual citizens to possess weapons?

Constitutional Law Are the Pledge of Allegiance and National Motto Unconstitutional?

This article summarizes two recent Ninth Circuit cases that declare that the word "God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and in the national motto ("In God we Trust") do not violate the First Amendment Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution
Government Legislation
Contact  Your Government Officials

This brief article explains the importance of contacting your government representations and shows you how to do so easily and effectively.
Constitutional Law
This legal brief discusses the controversial and adverse home school ruling by the California Appellate Court in the case of In Re Rachael L. and explains practical and legal ways that the ruling may be overcome and/or avoided.
Investment
Offers

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

This article warns Christian church members to beware of "can't lose" and "guaranteed" above market rate investment opportunities offered by church members or church leaders.  
Agreements/
Contracts

Get it in Writing

This article discusses why Christians doing business with other Christians ought to have all such agreements and contracts in writing.

Churches and Nonprofits



The Vital Importance of Properly Drafted Church or Christian Nonprofit Bylaws

This ezine explains why Church and Christian nonprofits' bylaws are the most important legal document of the organization.  The article further discusses when an existing church ought to consider amending, updating or restating its bylaws.
Churches Protection of Churches from Disturbances

This brief summary shows how the California Penal (criminal) Code provides laws that punish persons from disturbing assemblies and its members.
Divine Lawyers
Does the Bible declare that Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are our divine lawyers?

This essay examines what the scriptures reveal related to the role of Jesus and the Holy Spirit as our divine attorneys.


Constitutional Law


Students Religious Rights at Public Schools

This article discusses what students' religious rights in public schools.  Students, parents, teachers, and administration may be surprised to lean how broad students' religious rights are in the public schools.
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