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

Two US states will face serious legal challenges after attempting to implement religious education into their public school systems. Louisiana wants to display the 10 Commandments in all schools, while Oklahoma plans to create a Bible education mandate. Both decisions have prompted strong criticism from some parents, teachers, and constitutional scholars. What kinds of legal 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

The Church of Latter-Day Saints, also known simply as the LDS Church, has some of the most interesting teachings of any religion. These teachings are now coming under scrutiny in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as former members pursue legal action for allegedly illegal “tithes.” Their latest strategy is to accuse the LDS Read More

In April of 2024, Florida gave school districts the right to create their own volunteer school chaplain programs. This is part of Florida HB 931, a broad bill aimed at improving student mental health. One aspect of this overall plan is the widespread implementation of chaplains. However, this is not mandatory for school districts. Despite Read More

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 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

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