A government panel created last year is stirring controversy by pushing ideas that could reshape how religion interacts with public life in America. The group, made up mostly of conservative Christian leaders, recently shared its goals in public meetings. Their proposals include giving religious gro
A Catholic bishop accepted an invitation from the White House to sit on a new commission focused on religious liberty. He was surprised by how quickly his name appeared and how the invitation made sense, given his church’s long history of championing faith rights. Over the course of a year, the g
A crypto billionaire has taken legal action against a Trump-linked financial platform, and the details are raising eyebrows. Justin Sun, known for his work with the Tron blockchain, filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company connected to the Trump family. The case centers on W
A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued
The debate in Texas this month centers on a planned Muslim community near Dallas that many see as evidence of an “Islamization” threat. A church in Fort Worth recently hosted a panel that suggested banning Islam or treating it as a political ideology. Meanwhile, after a shooting in downtown Austin,
A recent hearing on antisemitism turned heated, leading to the removal of a panel member. Carrie Prejean Boller, known for her conservative views, was kicked out of the federal Religious Liberty Commission. She had been defending Candace Owens, a commentator accused of spreading antisemitic ideas.
Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public A
H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats
The Supreme Court recently chose not to review a case about prayer at high school football games. This decision keeps a 25-year-old rule in place, which says student-led prayers at football games are not allowed. The case involved two Christian schools in Florida who wanted to pray over the loudspea
The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa
