Transgender athletes have become a major point of controversy not just in the United States, but across the world. Those who support these athletes argue that people should be able to participate in sporting events of their choosing, based on which gender they identify with. Opponents to transgender athletes argue that this is destroying the Read More

The intersection of drug use and religion in the United States raises many questions, and it can lead to interesting religious freedom lawsuits. The country has certainly seen its fair share of lawsuits involving the consumption of marijuana by Rastafarians, who see this drug as a central aspect of their faith. There have also been Read More

In September of 2025, The Times Republican reported that the Satanic Temple of Iowa had received permission to carry out a reading at the Tama County Courthouse. The Satanists are going to read “Paradise Lost” by John Milton from start to finish, and the entire process will take 12 hours. Like virtually anything that the Read More

The intersection of trans identities and religious freedoms has given rise to complex lawsuits in the United States. At first glance, it might seem like refusing to use pronouns or acknowledge the ability of men to have babies is spiteful. Some might even consider these actions to be hateful. However, courts in the United States Read More

In September of 2025, multiple sources reported that a restaurant chain had agreed to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit for $50,000 regarding an applicant’s desire to wear modest clothing. This represents yet another victory in a long line of similar cases, and religious individuals are clearly experiencing greater success as they fight for their right Read More

Many religions throughout history have incorporated drugs into their rituals. Some Native American tribes use psychedelic cactus in their religious ceremonies. The Rastafarians regularly use cannabis. Some believe that ancient European groups used certain mushrooms during their rituals and festivals as well. A recent court case in Utah could pave the way for the religious, Read More

Transgender issues have intersected with religious freedoms in many complex, interesting ways. From classrooms and bathrooms to hospitals and courts, transgender individuals have fought for their rights to a considerable degree. At the same time, religious groups in the United States have become increasingly vocal about their own rights, arguing that the government is impeding Read More

A religious battle is playing out in California courts. On one side, a Buddhist nun claims that she was sexually assaulted by two abbots. On the other hand, the abbots claim that this nun is guilty of extortion, theft, and immigration fraud. Who is telling the truth? This question will ultimately be decided by the Read More

In August of 2025, a Christian sect in Massachusetts was accused of breaking child labor laws in a lawsuit filed by an 18-year-old. The Christian sect operates in the Cape Cod Bay area, and it has existed since the 1970s. Now, the organization finds itself under the spotlight – as numerous sources report on the Read More

In the Christian tradition, Sunday is a day of rest. The third commandment of the Ten Commandments states: “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” As a result, Christian societies tend to ban or discourage various commerce-related activities on Sundays. “Blue laws” represent statutes that make these bans official, and they are some of the Read More