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Archive for the ‘Religious Law’ Category.

 

Satanic Temple Loses Lawsuit in Boston

Despite previous wins, the Satanic Temple has lost a lawsuit in Boston alleging discrimination based on their religion.

September 27th, 2024

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


New EB-4 Visa Changes Could Force Religious Workers to Leave

New immigration changes regarding the EB-4 visa are putting religious workers' employment in a precarious position.

September 24th, 2024

Immigration and religious rights rarely intersect, but there are a few exceptions. One of these exceptions became clear when a group of religious workers sued the U.S. Government due to new visa rules. These religious workers claim that the recent changes may force them to leave the country, with some sources referring to it as Read More


IHOP Owner Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

In August of 2024, it was reported that an IHOP worker had received a settlement of $40,000 after filing an employment lawsuit.

September 20th, 2024

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


The Supreme Court is Taking a Postal Worker’s Religious Discrimination Seriously

Over the past few months, an average USPS worker has been in and out of the news and the courts due to religious discrimination.

September 15th, 2023

Over the past few months, an average USPS worker has been in and out of the news – and the courts. Although his refusal to work on Sundays might seem like a trivial matter, it has gained the attention of the Supreme Court insofar as it involves religious discrimination. Furthermore, it could affect the way Read More


Oklahoma Approves First-Ever Religious Charter School

Florida recently implemented a new school chaplain program, but defined religion in such a way as to exclude non-theist religions.

June 22nd, 2023

The separation of church and state is a contentious issue throughout the United States, and this debate has led to several important legal decisions over the years. The Constitution states that America should not have a national religion, and this means it cannot offer preferential treatment to any particular religious teaching. It also means that Read More


Religious Nonprofit in Santa Ana Punished for Feeding Homeless People

Religious groups recently sued the IRS over the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits tax exempt organizations from engaging in political speech.

June 14th, 2023

Almost everyone can agree that feeding homeless people is a good thing. After all, these are people who have little to nothing of their own. Regardless of whether you are religious, there is a moral obligation to help those in need, and this is exactly why one group in Santa Ana decided to take it Read More


The Supreme Court Will Debate Religious Discrimination

The Supreme Court has taken up a case regarding religious discrimination that has the potential to upend the balance of power at work.

May 9th, 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to debate the question of religious discrimination in the workplace, stemming from a lawsuit filed by a postal carrier who refused to work on Sundays. The outcome of this debate could change the way American workers are treated, and this could have an impact on anyone else who wants to Read More


Maine’s Taxpayer Funding Lawsuit Explained

In Maine, a new lawsuit has been filed against the state for limiting religious exemptions for schools that receive taxpayer funding.

May 3rd, 2023

Many parents choose to send their children to religious schools for obvious reasons. During the early years of our life, we spend more of our waking hours at school than at any other place – especially if we stay after class to engage in extra-curricular activities like sports or clubs. The truth is that many Read More


Christian Mom Sues Oregon over LGBTQ+ Adoption Approach

An woman in Oregon is suing the state over its LGBTQ+ adoption policy, arguing that it discriminates against her Christian beliefs.

April 26th, 2023

You may be aware that states have varied political ideologies. While the monikers “red” and “blue” often do not tell the full story of these various states, there are sharp dividing lines forming across the United States. One such line involves LGBTQ+ children. Should they be supported and embraced regardless of how they choose to Read More


Is the “Lemon Test” for Religious Law still Relevant after Kennedy v. Bremerton School District?

The Lemon Test had traditionally been used to determine the constitutionality of religious law, but this test was overruled last year.

April 21st, 2023

The First Amendment is clear when it comes to religion, and there are two provisions that cover the intersection between religion and free speech. The first is the Free Exercise Clause, and the second is the Establishment Clause. But while the wording is clear, the decision of whether to apply these provisions to any given situation is Read More