Culture
In religious liberty win, ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Missouri’s second largest county falls one vote shortA proposed ban on so-called conversion therapy, which would prevent Christians from counseling people regarding a biblical view of sexuality and gender, has failed the Jackson County Legislature by… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Op-Ed: Liberal religious leaders are shooting themselves in the foot by suing over Missouri’s abortion banA small group of liberal religious leaders is suing the state of Missouri over its abortion ban, ironically claiming access to abortion is part of their religion. Although… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Parents, Catholic school sue Michigan officials over ‘gender identity’ law(Daily Caller) – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (SHJP) Catholic school filed a lawsuit Thursday against Michigan state officials after the state’s civil rights laws were changed to include… Read More
Culture
Ohio students closer to getting religious accomodations(The Center Square) – Ohio colleges and universities could soon be required to develop a policy that would provide religious accommodations for students following the General Assembly’s passage of bipartisan… Read More
Courts, Culture
In free speech case, Supreme Court is expected by some to back Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of the First Amendment right of a Christian web designer to refuse building websites for same-sex weddings. The Supreme… Read More
Legislation
Religious organizations join North Carolina charter school in appeal to U.S. Supreme Court(The Center Square) – Several religious organizations are joining North Carolina’s John Locke Foundation to support a Brunswick County charter school’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, which centers on… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Florida Christian school appeals decision upholding prayer ban over football loudspeakerA Florida Christian school is continuing a years-long legal battle after being prevented from praying over a loudspeaker system before a championship game. Cambridge Christian School has appealed… Read More
Culture
Nurse practitioner fired over religious exemption for birth control files lawsuit(The Sentinel) – A Kansas nurse practitioner says she was fired because of her faith – despite having had a religious exemption for years. Suzanne Schuler is suing her former… Read More
Culture
Pro-life student organization sues school district over alleged censorship, bullyingA lawsuit alleges a student pro-life group was singled out for censorship and bullying at a school in Las Vegas. The Students for Life club at East Career… Read More
Culture
Mississippi ranks highest in nation’s religious liberty, new study shows(Religion Unplugged) – The majority of Americans live with less than half of the legal protections of religious freedom available in other states, according to new research by the… Read More
Public Education
Fargo school board scraps Pledge of Allegiance over ‘under God’ in the name of diversityWhy did a North Dakota school board drop the Pledge of Allegiance six months after voting to start each meeting with it? Because the phrase “under God”… Read More
Legislation
New bill would codify religious groups ability to receive federal funds for social service programs(The Center Square) – A new Senate bill would open the door for religious organizations to secure access to federal funding for a range of social service efforts. Currently, faith-based… Read More
Culture
Seattle Pacific University sues state attorney general over probe into hiring practices(The Center Square) – Seattle Pacific University, a private Christian University associated with the Free Methodist Church, has filed a lawsuit against Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson claiming that his… Read More
Culture
‘God-given rights’ are on the line: St. Louis mom unites thousands to fight for medical freedomWhen Jennifer Barker took her infant daughter to the doctor for routine vaccinations, she never dreamed it’d be an event that would change both of their lives. 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
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
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
Culture
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court delivers huge win for religious expression and free speechThe 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
Christian Schools
Florida judge rules against PA-system pregame prayer for Christian school, which plans to appealA Florida Christian school lost its long battle to pray over the PA system at football games when a judge ruled it would be improperly religious “government speech.”… Read More
Culture
Two more cases involving religious exercise claimsJustice Samuel Alito has spoken of the importance of safeguarding the free exercise of religion, and recently, free exercise questions have been a particular focus of… Read More