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"American Christian Heritage Month"? CA County's Decision Sparks Outrage

August 8th, 2023

El Dorado County in California just declared last July and all future Julys as "American Christian Heritage Month," arguing that we simply do not recognize Christianity's role in American history enough around here.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

Should Religious Preschools Get State Funding? Courts Will Decide

July 24th, 2023

A private Christian school in Colorado is suing the state after being turned down to participate in that state's new universal pre-K program, which is publicly funded and awards taxpayer dollars to participants.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Christian Social Worker Denied Job Over Views On Homosexuality

July 13th, 2023

A Christian social worker in the UK says he is facing religious discrimination after a job offer was rescinded when his would-be employer learned about his biblical views on same-sex marriage.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 232 Comments

Is This the Future? More Businesses Refusing to Serve LGBTQ Customers

July 13th, 2023

Following a recent Supreme Court ruling which granted an evangelical wedding vendor the legal right to turn down same-sex couples, some businesses have been emboldened to deny service to LGBTQ customers.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 200 Comments

Michigan Prisons Must Recognize White Supremacist Religion, Court Rules

July 6th, 2023

A Michigan appeals court just ruled the the state's Corrections Department must recognize Christian Identity, a white supremacist faith that is Christian in name only. Do hateful faiths fall under freedom of religion?

Political & Religious Controversy 299 Comments

Southern Baptists Finalize Vote to Keep Women Out of Ministry

June 15th, 2023

Should women be able to hold pastoral positions? Despite pressure from Saddleback leader Rick Warren, the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation's largest Protestant denomination, just voted no.

Political & Religious Controversy 177 Comments

Native American Student Forced to Remove Tribal Feather at Graduation, Lawsuit Alleges

June 1st, 2023

A Native American student in Oklahoma alleges that she was denied the right to wear a sacred eagle plume on her graduation cap. Now she's suing her former school, alleging her religious freedom was violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 57 Comments

Muslim Wrestlers Allege Discrimination Over Modesty Rules

May 4th, 2023

In the world of athletics - and particularly wrestling - Muslim athletes are often forced to choose between honoring their Islamic faith and even being allowed to compete.

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Should Christian Postal Workers Be Required to Deliver on Sundays?

April 24th, 2023

A Christian U.S. Postal Service worker filed a lawsuit after he was forced to deliver packages on Sundays. The case now heads to the Supreme Court, whose decision could massive implications for religious freedom.

Political & Religious Controversy 217 Comments

School District Bans Bible Verse From Teacher's Email Signature

April 7th, 2023

A public school teacher in Virginia's Loudoun County was told by administration to remove a Bible quote from her email signature. Now she's fighting back, arguing that her religious freedom was violated by the request.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

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