Christians and Muslims have not exactly seen eye-to-eye over the years. After all, there was that whole business about the Crusades. More recently, tensions have been stirred up by conflicts in the Middle East, terrorist attacks, and so on. But it is important to note that there are certain things that Muslims and Christians agree on, and Read More

The assumption is that when you send your child to school, they will be free to speak their mind. Schools – and especially colleges – are supposed to be places where new ideas can flow freely. These are places where intellectuals debate interesting ideas and challenge each other’s philosophies. As long as a student’s speech Read More

You may recall that just a few weeks ago the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of a postal worker who was apparently forced to work on Sundays – despite his religious views. This case has the potential to mark a significant change in US employment law, and the verdict could send shockwaves Read More

In another Supreme Court case that was decided last year, the court unanimously found that the flag-raising program in Boston does not constitute government speech and thus the city’s refusal to fly a Christian flag violated the organization’s First Amendment rights. In the case Shurtleff v. Boston, the court further abandoned the Lemon Test discussed Read More

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

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

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

In probably the most momentous decision pertaining to constitutional rights of the past half-century, the Supreme Court last year ruled that the women have no right to an abortion and overruled 50 years of precedent on this matter. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the 6-3 conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court found that Read More

Across many religions in the United States, adoption is seen as one of the most selfless things you can do. If you have the ability to take on a child who has no parents, it can be an extremely life-altering decision. Both parents and adopted children can gain a sense of togetherness while contributing to Read More

Since its inception, the United States has been a haven for religious freedom. No matter what you believe, you are supposed to be able to practice your religion in this country without fear of being discriminated against. But how far do these protections really go? And perhaps more importantly, are all religions treated equally in Read More