Public Education
Fargo school board scraps Pledge of Allegiance over ‘under God’ in the name of diversityWhy did a North Dakota school board drop the Pledge of Allegiance six months after voting to start each meeting with it? Because the phrase "under God” does not align… Read More
Government
New bill would codify religious groups ability to receive federal funds for social service programs(The Center Square) – A new Senate bill would open the door for religious organizations to secure access to federal funding for a range of social service efforts. Currently, faith-based… Read More
Culture
Seattle Pacific University sues state attorney general over probe into hiring practices(The Center Square) – Seattle Pacific University, a private Christian University associated with the Free Methodist Church, has filed a lawsuit against Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson claiming that his… Read More
Culture
‘God-given rights’ are on the line: St. Louis mom unites thousands to fight for medical freedomWhen Jennifer Barker took her infant daughter to the doctor for routine vaccinations, she never dreamed it’d be an event that would change both of their lives. “She suffered encephalitis,… Read More
Culture
She’s a mom, Sunday school teacher – and prominent religious freedom attorney(Religion Unplugged) – As the Fairfax Church of Christ stood to sing “From The Inside Out” on a recent Sunday, Lori Windham stepped forward to interpret the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Satanic Temple sues elementary school for not allowing after-school Satan club(Religion Unplugged) – The Satanic Temple has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania elementary school after the school turned down a request to form an after-school Satan Club. Read More
Culture, Public Education
Can a high school coach pray at the 50-yard line? 5 key takeaways from high court arguments(Religion Unplugged) – The case of Joseph Kennedy, a Bremerton, Washington, high school football coach who wants to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line, made it to… Read More
Culture
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court delivers huge win for religious expression and free speechThe religious in America are no longer second-class citizens in the public square. That’s the impact of a remarkable unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that held the city… Read More
Christian Schools
Florida judge rules against PA-system pregame prayer for Christian school, which plans to appealA Florida Christian school lost its long battle to pray over the PA system at football games when a judge ruled it would be improperly religious “government speech.” Jesse Panuccio,… Read More
Culture
Two more cases involving religious exercise claimsJustice Samuel Alito has spoken of the importance of safeguarding the free exercise of religion , and recently , free exercise questions have been a particular… Read More
Culture
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to free speech, religious liberty case(Bethany Blankley | The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court this week appeared to be sympathetic to arguments made by a petitioner against the city of Boston over its policy… Read More
Culture
Boston’s refusal to fly a Christian flag over city hall raises First Amendment questionsWhen it hears oral argument on Tuesday in Shurtleff v. City of Boston , the Supreme Court will return to the role of religion in public spaces. The question… Read More
Christian Schools, Culture
Christian school’s right to pray over loudspeaker before games is in federal judge’s handsA battle that began over five years ago for Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, Fla. is officially in the hands of a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell… Read More
Christian Schools
Lucas Christian Academy fights city to get lights for homecomingLucas Christian Academy, located outside Dallas, has a 6-man football team that went undefeated in the regular season. Football games are a source of school spirit and community for its… Read More
Christian Schools
Bethel Christian Academy wins Maryland discrimination caseA federal judge has ruled in favor of a Maryland Christian school that was denied access to a state voucher program based on its biblical views on marriage and gender… Read More
Government
Religious freedom proponents push back on Build Back Better Act childcare languageIn late October President Joe Biden announced the framework for his “Build Back Better” legislation, which would cost taxpayers close to $5 trillion over the next decade. The bill, which… Read More
Public Education
Unlawful resolution discriminates against private school students in OhioThe Worthington Public Schools (WPS) Board recently passed a resolution stating that it is “impractical” to continue to bus 43 students to neighboring private schools in Central Ohio. The resolution… Read More
Courts
US Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Using Public Funds for Religious School TuitionIn July, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case filed by Maine families who want to use a State tuition program for their children to attend Christian schools. Read More