faith in the public square
Culture
Inside Derek Jeter’s Catholic roots: How faith and family made him a baseball superstar

(Religion Unplugged) – Yankee Stadium was packed to the rafters. The place was as loud as it typically would get when the New York Yankees played in a World… Read More

July 25, 2022
Culture, Public Education
‘Increasingly militant’ public schools threaten U.S. system of self-government, Barr warns

Photo by: Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals The public school system’s attack on religion and traditional values threatens the basic foundations of a free society, says… Read More

July 7, 2022
Culture
One teen’s journey to and from a transgender identity shows the dangerous role of public education and social media in gender dysphoria

(The Gospel Coalition) – Eva was in a church luncheon when she got an email from her 12-year-old daughter Grace. (Their names have been changed.) “Mom and Dad, I need… Read More

July 6, 2022
Courts, Culture
Silent prayer in public is protected by the Constitution, US Supreme Court rules in coach prayer case

The government cannot punish its employees or anyone else for silent prayer, even at public events and facilities, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled… Read More

June 27, 2022
Culture
Whatcha talkin’ ’bout Willis? NFL standout walks away from millions to walk with Christ

Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis has a new playbook. It’s called the Bible.   Willis has announced his retirement from the National Football League to pursue a… Read More

June 21, 2022
Culture, Opinion
As SCOTUS decision on abortion looms, major media ignore pro-abortion attacks on churches, Kavanaugh

(Religion Unplugged) – There have been at least 41 incidents of attacks against churches and crisis-pregnancy facilities since the May 2 leak of the Supreme Court draft decision that… Read More

June 14, 2022
Culture
Faith helps drive Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in NBA title quest

(Religion Unplugged) – It was back in January, when the NBA season was still young, that Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors had gotten off to a poor… Read More

June 13, 2022
Christian Schools, Culture
Brodie Croyle, former NFL quarterback, is an all-pro champion for Christian education

Former NFL quarterback Brodie Croyle, who played primarily for the Kansas City Chiefs, understands the benefits of growing up in a Christian school and being raised with Christian… Read More

June 3, 2022
Culture
Christian pro golfers Burns and Scheffler absolutely torching the PGA Tour while spreading the good word

Best friends and outspoken Christians Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler put faith to the fore once again Sunday on the PGA Tour, with a short but dazzling playoff at… Read More

June 2, 2022
Culture
Ohio bill would protect students’ faith

(The Center Square) – Professors at Ohio colleges and universities could be required to accommodate students’ religious beliefs and practices if a bill recently passed by the House becomes law. The… Read More

May 24, 2022
Culture
‘In God We Trust’ decals OK to go back on police vehicles, after Haven City Council reversal

The people have spoken. What’s more, they have been heard. For now. After voting to strip “In God We Trust” decals off the city’s police cars, the Haven, Kansas city… Read More

May 23, 2022
Culture
Residents angry, defiant after this small Kansas town orders ‘In God We Trust’ taken off police cars

There’s been a run on “In God We Trust” car decals this week in the Haven, Kansas area, in defiance of the city council’s vote Monday to remove the slogan… Read More

May 13, 2022
Culture
Court has voted to overturn Roe, according to draft opinion published by Politico

(SCOTUSblog) – The Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, according to a copy of an apparent draft opinion obtained by Politico. Obtained by reporters Josh… Read More

Culture
She’s a mom, Sunday school teacher – and prominent religious freedom attorney

(Religion Unplugged) – As the Fairfax Church of Christ stood to sing “From The Inside Out” on a recent Sunday, Lori Windham stepped forward to interpret the… Read More

May 2, 2022
Culture, Public Education
Satanic Temple sues elementary school for not allowing after-school Satan club

(Religion Unplugged) – The Satanic Temple has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania elementary school after the school turned down a request to form an after-school Satan Club. Read More

May 2, 2022
Culture, Public Education
Can a high school coach pray at the 50-yard line? 5 key takeaways from high court arguments

(Religion Unplugged) – The case of Joseph Kennedy, a Bremerton, Washington, high school football coach who wants to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line, made it to… Read More

May 2, 2022
Culture
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court delivers huge win for religious expression and free speech

The religious in America are no longer second-class citizens in the public square.  That’s the impact of a remarkable unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling… Read More

May 2, 2022
Culture
High school football coach who prayed at midfield gets warm reception from some justices

Paul Clement argues on behalf of former high school football coach Joseph Kennedy. (Art Lien) (SCOTUSblog) – During nearly two hours of oral argument on Monday, a majority of… Read More

April 26, 2022
Culture
In the case of the praying football coach, both sides invoke religious freedom

(SCOTUSblog) – Joseph Kennedy had never coached football when Bremerton High School, a public school near Seattle, Washington, hired him in 2008. He was too small to play in high… Read More

April 25, 2022
Culture
Will more Americans turn agnostic on the gospel of Disney?

(Religion Unplugged) – Mickey Mouse finds himself squarely in the crosshairs of the culture wars and the dangerous position may cause more Americans to abandon faith in Disney. Read More

April 25, 2022