Source: Orthodox Christian Attorney Network (OCAN) Washington state agrees to restore First Amendment rights of Orthodox priests Washington state recently entered a settlement ending a provision of its mandatory child abuse reporting law that would have criminalized priests upholding the sacred seal of confession. In May of this year, the state of Washington passed a law removing the clergy-penitent privilege under the state’s mandatory child abuse reporting law. The law would have required priests to breach the sacredness and confidentiality of confession or face criminal penalties including up to 364 days of jail time, a $5,000 fine, and civil liability. In…
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Source: Orthodox Christian Attorney Network The Orthodox Christian Attorney Network (OCAN) is pleased to announce its establishment as a formal nonprofit corporation, marking a significant milestone in its journey to minister to Orthodox attorneys and serve the Orthodox Church at large. Founded in 2017 as an informal group of Orthodox attorneys, OCAN has evolved into a network of legal professionals committed to integrating the Orthodox faith with their legal practice, strengthening the Orthodox Church, and inspiring service to others. In past years, OCAN’s national events have hosted federal judges, a U.S. congressman, and other prominent Orthodox attorneys. Recognizing the great…