Various religious organizations depend on their tax-exempt status, and many Churches in the United States would not be able to function without this financial advantage. However, this advantage comes at a cost – and tax-exempt organizations must surrender certain rights. One of the most notable downsides of tax-exempt status is outlined by the “Johnson Amendment” Read More

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is always keeping an eye out for signs of religious discrimination in the United States. Some of the lawsuits they file against employers can be quite instructive, and they illustrate when and how this discrimination may occur. Of course, religious discrimination is only one example of a Civil Rights Read More

The Satanic Temple is a puzzling entity, one that repeatedly challenges common conceptions about devil worship, religious freedom, and the United States Constitution. While many assume that this religious organization openly worships evil, many Satanists insist that their faith revolves around critical thinking and free speech. A recent lawsuit in Boston sheds further light on Read More

For thousands of years, Sunday has enjoyed a special significance in Western societies. According to various religious teachings, the Earth itself was created on a Sunday. What does this mean for workers in the United States? Do all workers receive Sundays off? What happens when your employer attempts to force you to work on a Read More

In theory, everyone in the United States enjoys freedom of speech. As long as they are not inciting violence or threatening others, Americans are free to speak their mind – even if it offends other people. Some might argue that freedom of speech is especially important when people get offended, as this constitutional protection would Read More

While Louisiana had originally announced that it planned to enforce the display mandate for the Ten Commandments in certain classrooms, the state has been forced to step back and delay these plans due to a lawsuit. This is a lawsuit that most people saw coming, and it involves the constitutionality of the state’s new religious Read More

Although religious beliefs may cause conflicts in many aspects of life, medical procedures can prove especially problematic. If a religious belief prevents a patient from accessing care, doctors must ask themselves important questions about their own professional oaths. Does a patient’s autonomy override the doctor’s duty to provide effective care? When is a patient allowed Read More

As an American worker, you may be aware that your employer cannot discriminate against you for religious reasons. If you request an exemption to certain workplace requirements due to religious reasons, your employer may be legally obliged to respect your faith. The word “may” is very important in this context since US employers can avoid Read More

Throughout time, countless religions have focused on sun worship. When you consider the qualities of our local star, this should not come as a major surprise. Known as “Sol” by astronomers, the sun is the brightest object in our sky. It is also an essential driver of life on Earth. Without it, humanity and all Read More

The United States is home to numerous religions. In order of popularity, the top five are Christianity, Judaism, Mormonism, Islam, and Buddhism, the religiously unaffiliated outnumber all groups except for Christians. Although these top five religions dominate headlines when it comes to legal developments, they are not the oldest in the United States. Native Americans Read More