Bussey – National Post Op-Ed: Courts have no business reviewing religious decisions

cccc — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:16:05 +0000

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Wall v. JWs

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Supreme Court of Canada Decides to Hear The Wall Case: Is A Church Member Entitled To Sue A Congregation Because He Was Disfellowshipped?
Canadian Council of Christian Charities Granted Intervener Status in Wall Case
CCCC Makes Oral Argument At Wall Case
Bussey – National Post Op-Ed: Courts have no business reviewing religious decisions
Bridge City News Interviews Bussey on the Wall Case
Supreme Court of Canada: Churches Free to Determine Membership Requirements and Disciplinary Process Without Judicial Review
Bussey’s Commentary on Wall Decision Recognizing The Freedom of Religious Communities To Make Decisions on Membership & Internal Rules

On November 2, the Supreme Court of Canada was asked to do something Canadian courts never do: review the solely religious decision of a church community. Until now, the courts have recoiled from getting involved in religious disputes—and for good reason.

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Bussey – National Post Op-Ed: Courts have no business reviewing religious decisions

Wall v. JWs

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