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

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past week or so, the United States has seen a few notable church lawsuits and legal developments. First, a major church has refused to resettle a group of refugees recently brought to the United States by the Trump administration. Second, a different church has taken a completely different stance by suing the Trump Read More

Two recent religious lawsuits in the United States have targeted a tech company and Ohio school districts. Both of these lawsuits were filed by Christian groups, and they have much in common. They highlight the rising trend of religious individuals fighting for their rights in the United States, and it seems that Christians are more Read More

The local Satanic Grotto in Kansas recently attempted to carry out a “Black Mass” at the Capitol. Most people have no idea what a “Black Mass” even is, but various Christian organizations desperately tried to stop this ritual from taking place. Even the archbishop got involved. What does this story tell us about religious freedoms Read More

Conversion therapy is a highly controversial topic. It involves an attempt to shift a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through various methods. Historically, conversion therapy has targeted children or young adults who are attracted to the same sex. It stems from a pseudoscientific argument that sexuality and gender identity can and should be changed Read More