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 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

Religious discrimination lawsuits in the United States can be quite complex, and something as simple as employee training can lead to serious disputes. This was made clear after a recent lawsuit involving a cashier who claims his beliefs were “ridiculed” by his employer. What can this lawsuit teach us about religious freedoms and the First Read More

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

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

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

Today, numerous religious groups follow their own unique dietary restrictions. Some are better known than others, but all of these dietary guidelines represent legitimate aspects of religious beliefs. Many food producers and restaurants cater to these religious diets, offering plenty of options for people from all walks of life. But what happens when these dietary Read More

In October of 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against a recruiting agency – claiming that the organization had rejected an applicant due to religious discrimination. This case seems to stem from the applicant’s desire to attend prayer services in the middle of a workday – and it could prove to Read More

Most employers in the United States understand that they cannot discriminate against their employees on the basis of religion. For example, they cannot give one religious individual a day off during a day of worship while denying another religious individual the right to take time off during a different holiday. However, there is one notable Read More

According to the Pew Research Center, 4% of Americans identify as Atheists, and almost 30% are religiously unaffiliated. The word “atheist” is often used alongside the names of religions, such as Christianity and Judaism. But is it a “religion” in the same way as these faiths? Or is it the absence of religion? Is the Read More