Brigham Young University Reinstates Ban on Homosexual Behavior
March 31, 2020
Brigham Young University recently announced that homosexual behavior was no longer banned at the school, before the Mormon Church immediately backtracked.
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Federal Court Rules Against Praying Coach
April 3, 2020
A U.S. District Court judge ruled against a praying coach who received national attention when the coach’s school prohibited him from praying on the field.
Alabama Superintendent Defends School Baptisms
March 25, 2020
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling for an investigation after 26 Alabama high school football players participated in school baptisms.
Category: Church and schools
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Four Colorado Legislators Introduce Anti-LGBTQ Law
March 20, 2020
Despite all the significant advancements for gay rights, four Colorado lawmakers recently introduced an anti-LGBTQ law to prohibit same-sex marriage.
Trump Administration Revises Prayer in Public School Guidance
March 10, 2020
The Trump administration announced that it updated federal guidance for public school prayer and other regulations designed to promote religious freedom.
Virginia Passes First Statewide LGBTQ Protection Bill in the South
March 5, 2020
Once signed, the LGBTQ protection bill will update Virginia’s nondiscrimination laws and provide additional protection for LGBTQ individuals, among others.
Student Expelled Over Same-Sex Marriage Sues Seminary
February 19, 2020
Students at Fuller Theological Seminary are being expelled if administrators learn they are married to someone of the same sex.
Iowa Man Faces Charges After Burning LGBT Pride Banner
February 12, 2020
An Iowa man was given a 16-year prison sentence for stealing and setting fire to an LGBT pride banner, but the facts of the case explain the harsh sentence.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
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Lawyer Claims Tennessee Clerks are Violating State Constitution
February 5, 2020
A lawyer recently sent a letter to 95 Tennessee county clerks arguing they violated the state constitution by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
U.S. Supreme Court to Dive Deeper Into Church and State Laws
January 29, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court will examine the required separation between church and state when It examines two Catholic school teacher terminations in 2020.