A proposed federal law wants to create a 100-foot safe zone around every church, mosque, and synagogue in America. The goal is to stop protests near worshippers, but critics say it could limit free speech. The bill, called the SACRED Act, makes it a crime to come within 8 feet of someone entering or
A man serving time in a Florida prison has taken legal action, claiming his right to practice his faith is being blocked. Rakesh Patel, who follows Krishna consciousness, argues the state is stopping him from having the Bhagavad Gita, a key text in his religion. His lawsuit says this violates his Fi
A federal appeals court recently decided Texas can force public schools to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The decision came after a lower court had blocked the state’s new rule. The law requires a poster version of the commandments to be placed where students can easily see it. The j
The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a
Around the world, followers of Christianity face more hostility than any other religious group. Estimates suggest between 360 to 380 million Christians endure some form of persecution each year. In places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, North Korea, and China, believers risk torture, imprisonment, or ev
A recent court decision suggests that preventing harmful practices might violate free speech, at least when it comes to conversion therapy. The case involved a therapist claiming Colorado’s ban on the practice blocked her from offering treatment aligned with her beliefs. But here’s the catch: conver
Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi
The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the
In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u
A new law in Iowa lets health workers skip treatments they find morally wrong—even if patients depend on them. That’s a problem. Doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals shouldn’t pick and choose which medical care they provide based on personal beliefs. Medicine isn’t about individual comfort; it’s abou
