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Churches are Pushing Back Against U.S. Immigration Policies

Various churches have sued the Trump Administration over their new immigration policies that they say violate their religious freedom.

February 19th, 2025

Since the arrival of the new administration, immigration policies in the United States have changed drastically. While many Americans are happy about these changes, the voice of discontent grows louder and louder. Among these voices are many church representatives. Although people of various faiths have been expressing their views on immigration for many years, the Read More


Religious Lawsuits Filed Over Real Estate Issues

Various lawsuits have been filed against churches involving real estate issues and perceived discrimination or neglect.

February 12th, 2025

Religious lawsuits may involve various issues, including the Constitution, wrongful termination, and discrimination. While real estate is not typically associated with religious lawsuits, two recent cases show that these two areas can intersect. These lawsuits involve situations where churches are involved in property tax exemption and landlord activities.  Atheists Sue City of Madison for Property Read More


Important Hearing Occurs Over Latter-Day Saints Tithing

A lawsuit over tithing against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints resulted in a hearing this month in federal court.

January 29th, 2025

According to the official website of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “tithing” involves donating 10% of your income to the Church. It is a requirement for all people of the Mormon faith, and the church describes the practice as a “commandment” practiced since ancient times. Tithing has proven to be incredibly controversial, Read More


Federal Judge Finds “No Basis” For Coach’s Vaccination Refusal on Religious Grounds

A federal judge has sided with Washington State over its firing of a football coach who refused vaccination based on religious grounds.

January 14th, 2025

Over the past year or so, numerous stories have emerged about the refusal of vaccine mandates on religious grounds. Various cases have made it clear that Americans have the right to refuse vaccine mandates if they have legitimate religious objections. However, one report tells a very different story – and it shows that people cannot Read More


More EEOC Religious Vaccine Exemption Lawsuits Filed

More religious vaccine exemption lawsuits are coming down the legal pipeline.

January 7th, 2025

The EEOC is continuing to hold employers accountable for failing to provide workers with a religious vaccine exemption. Over the past few months, employers have been sued for millions of dollars for violating these religious rights – and the lawsuits show no sign of slowing down. Indeed, these lawsuits could be just the beginning – Read More


Satanic Monument Displayed Alongside Nativity Scene in New Hampshire

A Satanic monument has gone up next to a nativity scene in NH, indicating that the First Amendment is alive and well in one New England town.

December 24th, 2024

Although Christmas is not usually associated with Satanism, at least one state is bringing both together in a public display. As of this writing, a Baphomet Satanic monument sits alongside a nativity scene at Concord City Hall Plaza in New Hampshire. This has prompted numerous headlines and various responses across the nation. Putting the controversy Read More


Texas Becomes the Latest State to Introduce Religion in Public Schools

Texas becomes the 3rd recent state to introduce religion in public schools, thereby chipping away at the separation between church and state.

December 20th, 2024

Perhaps encouraged by the result of the recent election, lawmakers in Texas are attempting to introduce religion in public schools – joining Oklahoma and Louisiana in a legal effort that is garnering increasing levels of attention around the world. The fact that Texas is taking this step now might imply that they feel confident about Read More


Amish Sue over Traffic Safety Requirement

The Amish community is suing the state of Ohio over its new requirement that they install yellow flashing lights on their buggies.

December 17th, 2024

As many are undoubtedly aware, people in the Amish community prefer not to use modern technology. Their religion places value on older technology, and in some parts of the country, you can see them traveling down roads on horse-drawn buggies. While many pass these buggies with no real issue, there is an obvious risk of Read More


What Happens if an Employer Does Not Hire You Because of Your Religious Tattoos?

Religious tattoos are in the news due to a Jerusalem cross on Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

December 13th, 2024

Tattoos have a long and complex history among Christians. Various sources claim that some early Christians may have tattooed themselves with symbols of their faith – including crosses and fish. Some say that tattoos may have been used to convert pagan tribes to Christianity, as tattooing was already an important part of their culture. Crusaders Read More


Evangelical School Sued for Firing Trans IT Staffer

A trans IT staffer was recently fired by Liberty University after she decided to disclose her gender identity.

December 10th, 2024

Conservative Christians and many other religious individuals often reject viewpoints promulgated by trans people and trans activists. Progressive ideas on gender and sexuality have long been rejected by traditional religious groups, and this has led to numerous lawsuits throughout the United States. Some might argue that these two different philosophies will never find common ground, Read More