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

Believe it or not, there are still many countries with draconian religious restrictions in 2023. Many US residents may be completely unaware of these restrictions. While this might not be an issue if residents choose to stay in the United States, traveling while following one’s faith could prove problematic under certain circumstances and in certain nations. But Read More

People in the United States must be careful about retaliating against each other purely on the grounds of religion. Although it might seem like some religious views are “evil” or “wrong,” the Constitution specifically protects freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Discrimination is also unlawful in many situations, and it is all too easy Read More

In the modern era, most religious lawsuits that capture public attention involve the Christian faith. Examples include lawsuits over abortion, same-sex marriages, and other issues that may clash with conservative Christian values. However, many religious lawsuits involve the Jewish faith, and these legal issues deserve our attention as well. Although the Jewish population in the Read More

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are two important aspects of the Bill of Rights in the United States. But do these freedoms mean that you can freely express your religious views at work without fear of being fired? The answer is somewhat complicated. One thing’s for sure: Many US workers have been fired for expressing 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

Over the past few months, an average USPS worker has been in and out of the news – and the courts. Although his refusal to work on Sundays might seem like a trivial matter, it has gained the attention of the Supreme Court insofar as it involves religious discrimination. Furthermore, it could affect the way Read More

In the United States, religious groups are sued on a regular basis. But sometimes, the tables are turned. Recently, a religious non-profit was awarded a sum of $2.2 million after a successful bid to challenge the Health and Human Services Department. One has to remember that there is always a risk when religious groups choose to sue 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

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