Many religions throughout history have incorporated drugs into their rituals. Some Native American tribes use psychedelic cactus in their religious ceremonies. The Rastafarians regularly use cannabis. Some believe that ancient European groups used certain mushrooms during their rituals and festivals as well. A recent court case in Utah could pave the way for the religious, Read More

Transgender issues have intersected with religious freedoms in many complex, interesting ways. From classrooms and bathrooms to hospitals and courts, transgender individuals have fought for their rights to a considerable degree. At the same time, religious groups in the United States have become increasingly vocal about their own rights, arguing that the government is impeding Read More

A religious battle is playing out in California courts. On one side, a Buddhist nun claims that she was sexually assaulted by two abbots. On the other hand, the abbots claim that this nun is guilty of extortion, theft, and immigration fraud. Who is telling the truth? This question will ultimately be decided by the Read More

In August of 2025, a Christian sect in Massachusetts was accused of breaking child labor laws in a lawsuit filed by an 18-year-old. The Christian sect operates in the Cape Cod Bay area, and it has existed since the 1970s. Now, the organization finds itself under the spotlight – as numerous sources report on the 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

Over the past few days alone, multiple workers have decided to sue their employers across the country. These lawsuits reach across many states, industries, and religions. One case involves alleged antisemitism at a car manufacturer. Another case involves a worker in Arizona suing for religious discrimination. A third case in Wisconsin involves a ski park 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 June of 2025, Christian and Muslim parents scored a victory in the US Supreme Court, winning the right to pull their children out of education involving LGBTQ+ themes. The case represents an example of two distinct faiths working together to achieve a shared goal, and it highlights the fact that conservative views on sexuality Read More

A Rastafarian man says that he was forced to shave off his dreadlocks in prison, and he is now suing. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case, and the outcome could be interesting. Just last week, we wrote about a case involving Native American inmates who could not follow their Read More