Faith in the Public Square March 24th, 2023
Oklahoma softball star Jayda Coleman gets baptized as team pursues 3rd national title
(Sports Spectrum) – Jayda Coleman, a junior center fielder on the Oklahoma softball team, has yet to experience what it’s like to not win the national championship in her college career. And this year, she’s doing her best to keep it that way. She’s leading the team with an astounding .507 batting average — currently fifth in the nation — and…
Culture, Faith in the Public Square March 17th, 2023
Kirk Cameron fights back against ‘sick and deranged’ drag queen library events, publisher says
Actor Kirk Cameron is promoting a pro-faith story hour that stands in contrast to the “drag queen” story hour being hosted this week by New York Attorney General Letitia James. “It’s clear our society has reached a new low with one of the most powerful public officials in New York participating in a ‘drag queen story…
Christian Life, Faith in the Public Square March 16th, 2023
Gratitude, prayer key to Keyontae Johnson’s second chance in college basketball and life
After a near-death collapse on court and nearly two years away from college basketball, Keyontae Johnson is making the most of his second chance. The Kansas State Wildcats’ forward is the second-leading scorer in the Big 12 Conference and a crucial member of the 12th-ranked team in the nation. Johnson’s transfer to Kansas State this year…
Courts, Faith in the Public Square March 14th, 2023
Jewish parents are suing California for allegedly discriminating against their disabled children
Three Jewish families are suing the California Department of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction in a bid to secure equal funding for their disabled children’s private education. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, claims that California violated the First and Fourteenth Amendment by withholding public education funds from families purely on religious grounds. “It takes a…
Faith in the Public Square, Public Education March 13th, 2023
School district sued for allegedly discrimination against Christian after-school club
(Daily Caller) – A Rhode Island school district is the subject of a lawsuit after allegedly preventing Christian clubs from operating on its school campuses while allowing secular clubs. Providence Public School District (PPSD) allegedly blocked Child Evangelical Fellowship (CEF) from becoming a recognized after-school club at any of its locations for the past two years,…
Current Events, Faith in the Public Square March 6th, 2023
Pro-LGBT Michigan bill fails to offer religious protections
The Michigan Senate approved a bill expanding civil rights to include sexual orientation and gender identity, potentially creating “impossible-to-resolve conflicts” for churches and other religious groups. “We strongly believe Michigan should include protections for religious organizations in Senate Bill 4 to avoid faith-based organizations, particularly those who believe marriage is between a man and a woman,…
Faith in the Public Square, Public Education March 6th, 2023
‘Parents need to wake up’: Advocates sound alarm about Satanist after-school clubs sprouting across the country
(Daily Caller) – The Satanic Temple (TST) made headlines in 2022 for fighting for the right to create after-school clubs for students and has recently been launching new groups across the country, raising concerns for religious advocates about the potential impact Satanism may have on students’ perception of faith. A TST “After-School Satan Club” was approved in December…
Courts, Faith in the Public Square March 6th, 2023
SCOTUS’ decision in upcoming case could have massive implications for small business owners of faith
(Daily Caller) – The Supreme Court’s decision in an upcoming case could secure protection for multiple religious small business owners with current lawsuits in federal appeals courts, along with others in 22 states impacted by similar laws, an Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) lawyer told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The plaintiff in the 303 Creative LLC…
Faith in the Public Square March 2nd, 2023
NYC mayor calls himself a ‘servant of God,’ criticizes faithless education, ruffling feathers on the left
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is being harangued by the political left for refusing to separate his faith from his office. At an interfaith breakfast hosted at the New York Public Library on Tuesday, Adams gave remarks that irked some of his constituents. “Don’t tell me about no separation of church and state,” said Adams.…
Faith in the Public Square, Higher Education March 1st, 2023
Anti-religion group complains about Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ prayers
(The Center Square) – The University of Colorado’s legal department is reviewing a letter that’s part of a war of words between two advocacy groups clashing over the Christian prayers of football coach Deion Sanders. The First Liberty Institute, which advocates for religious freedom, sent a letter and demands to the university on Tuesday in response to…