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

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately one percent of the United States population identifies as Buddhist. This equates to about 3.5 million people, about half of whom live in the Western part of the country. Since Buddhists represent a tiny majority of the United States population, you almost never hear about them in the Read More

A woman who identifies as Wiccan has sued her former employer, a furniture store in Marion County. Ocala News reports that the woman was allegedly subjected to various forms of abuse on the basis of her religion, including unwanted kissing, humiliation, and wrongful termination. This case highlights not only the growing frequency of religious discrimination Read More

In April of 2025, a federal judge ruled that immigration agents had the authority to carry out deportation operations inside houses of worship. Previously, numerous churches and religious organizations had sued the federal government, claiming that undocumented migrants had the right to visit places of worship without fearing deportation. It seems that the age-old concept Read More

Over the past few months, the United States government has become increasingly vocal about its concerns over U.K. speech laws. Some, including members of the newly elected U.S. government, would argue that these “speech laws” are actually censorship laws. One cannot deny that the First Amendment in the United States gives its citizens inherently stronger Read More

One of the most well-known aspects of the Universal Life Church (ULC) is the ability of its ministers to officiate weddings. Combined with the relative ease of becoming a ULC minister, this makes it an obvious way for LGBTQ couples to marry with help from their friends and loved ones. The motto of the ULC, Read More

One of the most fascinating things about our nation is that each state has considerable freedom to set its own laws. When traveling from one end of the country to the other, you might experience drastically different regulations on things like traffic, self-defense, and divorce. However, one common characteristic across all States is the division 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