April, 2016
  CARTOON
NEWS
Three Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Christians Should Know About
In what is already a controversial session amidst the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on many cases in the upcoming months that will have wide reaching effects in American life. Here are three decisions which Christians should know about.    
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Federal Court Enters Order Freeing Church to Meet in Midlothian
On Thursday, April 7th, the United States District Court of Illinois entered a temporary restraining order against the Village of Midlothian which allows Living Spring International Church to begin meeting in their building. The Church had been denied entry into the space by the town board with several Midlothian Trustees saying they couldn’t approve the Church’s plan because the building was not “very church-like.”
VIDEO
The Role of Lawyers in Preparing for Jesus' Return

On March 23, 2016, Attorney John Mauck spoke to the Christian Legal Society student organization at the Loyola University Chicago Law School on the topic, "The Role of Lawyers in Preparing for Jesus' Return."
FIRST AMENDMENT
Illinois Colleges Have Much to Learn about Free Speech
There is never a shortage of stories about attacks on free speech on the American college campus.  Here is one which hits close to home at the College of DuPage, a community college in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Free Events for Faith Leaders
The attorneys from Mauck & Baker will be joining the Illinois Family Institute for a series of Faith Leader Events around Illinois on the subject of abortion and religious freedom. Click here to find a location near you. 
In this free webinar hosted by Judson University, Attorney Noel Sterett will guide you as to what a pastor can and can not say or do in the church context with regard to politics. It will be held on April 14th at 12:00 pm, more info here. 
PODCAST
How Should Christians Answer Jihad 
An Interview with Dr. Nabeel Qureshi
In our polarizing political environment, the distinctions between the religion of Islam and our Muslim friends and neighbors have become indistinguishable. Dr. Nabeel Qureshi is a former Muslim and a Christian apologist who spoke to attorneys Noel Sterett and  Michelle Zier about his new book, Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward. 
PODCAST
Illuminating the Pro-Life Cause
Interview with Ryan Bomberger
Conceived by rape, adopted by a multi-racial family, Ryan Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation  has a unique perspective on abortion and its effects on society. Listen below as we interview him on topics such as the Church and adoption, how we can be better advocates for life and the unborn, and his new book,  Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong .
Listen to Lawyers for Jesus Radio every Saturday at 3 pm on WYLL AM 1160. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to past episodes here.
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