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Posts tagged ‘separation of church and state’

 

Two New Wrongful Termination Cases Focus on Religious Discrimination

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December 24th, 2025

Over the past few weeks, sources reported on two new wrongful termination cases that focus on religious discrimination issues. The first case involves a trans librarian who was terminated by a Catholic school. The second case involves a male prison chaplain who was fired after refusing to train a woman to do his job. Both Read More


Catholic Statues Spark Religious Debate in Massachusetts

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December 17th, 2025

In October of 2025, USA Today reported that two new Catholic statues in Massachusetts had sparked a religious, constitutional, and free-speech debate. The debate comes in the midst of a changing landscape in terms of religious freedoms in the United States. The current presidential administration and Supreme Court have shown themselves to be very supportive Read More


Texas School Districts Forced to Remove Ten Commandments

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December 10th, 2025

In November of 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reported that Texas school districts were set to remove displays of the Ten Commandments. This comes after a major decision by a U.S. District Judge and a successful lawsuit filed by a number of “multifaith and nonreligious” families in the relevant school districts. This case Read More


Pastor Sues ICE for Shooting Him in the Head With Pepper Balls

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November 18th, 2025

Chicago has seen a considerable amount of turmoil in recent weeks, as local protestors make their voices heard amidst the growing immigration controversy in the United States. Putting the political aspects of this conflict aside, the situation has also caused considerable violence and injuries to people on both sides. One such incident involved a pastor Read More


Psychedelic Church Fights for Right to Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

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November 11th, 2025

The intersection of drug use and religion in the United States raises many questions, and it can lead to interesting religious freedom lawsuits. The country has certainly seen its fair share of lawsuits involving the consumption of marijuana by Rastafarians, who see this drug as a central aspect of their faith. There have also been Read More


Satanic Temple of Iowa Gets Permission to Read Paradise Lost at Courthouse

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November 7th, 2025

In September of 2025, The Times Republican reported that the Satanic Temple of Iowa had received permission to carry out a reading at the Tama County Courthouse. The Satanists are going to read “Paradise Lost” by John Milton from start to finish, and the entire process will take 12 hours. Like virtually anything that the Read More


Air Force Reservist Sues on Religious Grounds After Being Punished for Saying “Men Can’t Have Babies”

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November 4th, 2025

The intersection of trans identities and religious freedoms has given rise to complex lawsuits in the United States. At first glance, it might seem like refusing to use pronouns or acknowledge the ability of men to have babies is spiteful. Some might even consider these actions to be hateful. However, courts in the United States Read More


Psychedelic Mushroom Religion Wins Major Victory in Utah Court

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October 23rd, 2025

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


Satanist Escapes Charges After Punching Man in Government Building

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June 25th, 2025

In March of 2025, the leader of a Satanic Grotto was arrested after a major incident at the Kansas Statehouse. The leader had planned a Satanic ritual at the government building, prompting a serious response from local Christian groups. The two groups inevitably became aggressive toward each other, and this culminated in a physical altercation Read More


Colorado Summer Camp Sues to Keep Males From Female Bathrooms

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June 18th, 2025

A Christian summer camp in Colorado is suing the state government to separate bathrooms and changing rooms on the basis of biological gender rather than gender identity. The lawsuit has generated considerable buzz around the nation, and it is yet another example of how divided the country has become. The outcome of this lawsuit could Read More