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

A rift between two sets of parents over Christian curriculum is appearing across an already divided nation. On one hand, some parents wish to give their children access to religious teachings as part of their normal studies. On the other hand, other parents believe in the separation of church and state. These parents argue that Read More

On June 27, 2024, the Superintendent of Oklahoma’s state schools sent a letter to all districts, providing very clear discussions about using the Bible in classroom discussions. According to the Superintendent, the Bible should be viewed as a source of instruction support and an important historical document. All grades from 5 to 12 have been 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

A new bill in Oklahoma would allow students to pursue their own elective religious training. Although this training will occur outside of public school premises, it will still happen during school hours. This bill has raised numerous issues about the mixing of church and state, which is supposed to be federally prohibited by the United Read More

While religious organizations in the United States enjoy many financial freedoms and exceptions, these organizations still run the risk of serious consequences if they operate in an unlawful manner. This was made clear after two religious organizations in the United States were accused of financial crimes.  Christian University Accused of Financial Crimes over Tuition Tuition Read More

All too often, people who dare to challenge the status quo have their careers destroyed. Even if they win their lawsuits, the publicity and the negative stigma might follow them for the rest of their lives. Such is often the case with religious lawsuits, as the topic is inherently divisive in the United States. However, Read More

Religion and education have always had a fraught relationship in U.S. schools. Technically speaking, America has no state religion. Because of this, any overlap between federal funding and religion is seen as a potential constitutional violation. However, this does not mean that children cannot experience religious teachings alongside other educational lessons on math, English, and Read More

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

The United States is home to many religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and many more. But perhaps the “original” religion of the United States is best represented by Native American culture. Native Americans occupied the land long before the European settlers arrived, and they are still engaging in their traditional cultural practices to this day. Read More