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LDS teachings are coming under scrutiny in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as former members pursue legal action.

Former LDS Members Accuse Church of “False Teachings” in RICO Lawsuit

October 15, 2024

LDS teachings are coming under scrutiny in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as former members pursue legal action.

Category: Separation of church and state Federal Law

Tag: First Amendment government endorsement of religion LDS Mormonism RICO lawsuit

Florida recently implemented a new school chaplain program, but defined religion in such a way as to exclude non-theist religions.

Florida’s New School Chaplain Program and Why the Satanists are Angry

October 11, 2024

Florida recently implemented a new school chaplain program, but defined religion in such a way as to exclude non-theist religions.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools Religious Discrimination State Laws

Tag: First Amendment religion in school religious discrimination religious freedom separation of church and state

Religious groups recently sued the IRS over the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits tax exempt organizations from engaging in political speech.

What is the Johnson Amendment and Why Has it Sparked a Religious Lawsuit?

October 8, 2024

Religious groups recently sued the IRS over the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits tax exempt organizations from engaging in political speech.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Federal Law

Tag: First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

Several new church-related lawsuits have been filed involving everything from the resettlement of refugees to the appointment of new pastors.

Here are the Latest EEOC Discrimination Lawsuits

October 3, 2024

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regularly files discrimination lawsuits against businesses.

Category: Religious Discrimination Federal Law

Tag: anti-discrimination laws Civil Rights Act discrimination First Amendment religious discrimination

The Church of Satan and its supporters continue to cause controversyÂ both in the United States and across the pond.

Satanic Temple Loses Lawsuit in Boston

September 27, 2024

Despite previous wins, the Satanic Temple has lost a lawsuit in Boston alleging discrimination based on their religion.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: First Amendment religious discrimination religious freedom separation of church and state

IHOP Owner Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

September 20, 2024

In August of 2024, it was reported that an IHOP worker had received a settlement of $40,000 after filing an employment lawsuit.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Religious Discrimination Religious Law Federal Law

Tag: Civil Rights Act Equal Employment Opportunity Commission First Amendment religious accommodation religious discrimination

An Ohio public school parent is being sued by a religious nonprofit after exposing their Christian curriculum.

Parent Accused of Copyright Infringement and Hacking After Exposing Christian Curriculum

July 30, 2024

An Ohio public school parent is being sued by a religious nonprofit after exposing their Christian curriculum.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools

Tag: First Amendment religion in school religious freedom separation of church and state

When religious beliefs conflict with medical science, courts may need to step in. Blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witnesses are one example.

Jehovah’s Witnesses and Blood Transfusions

July 5, 2024

When religious beliefs conflict with medical science, courts may need to step in. Blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witnesses are one example.

Category: Religious Discrimination Religion and Health

Tag: Ethics First Amendment Jehovah's Witnesses religion religious freedom

Louisiana Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in All Public Schools

July 2, 2024

A new law in Louisiana mandating that public classrooms display the Ten Commandments seeks to test the separation between church and state.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state State Laws Universal Life Church

Tag: First Amendment religion in school separation of church and state ten commandments

Oklahoma doubles-down on religious training as a valid alternative to public school curriculum during the school day.

Oklahoma Allows Students to Pursue "Elective" Religious Training

June 27, 2024

Oklahoma doubles-down on religious training as a valid alternative to public school curriculum during the school day.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Church and schools

Tag: First Amendment religion in school religious freedom satanic temple separation of church and state