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Archive for the ‘State Laws’ Category.

 

West Virginia Allows Parents to Opt-Out Their Kids from Vaccines on Religious Grounds

A woman wearing a mask gets a vaccination.

January 7th, 2026

In November of 2025, various sources revealed that a West Virginia judge had given parents the right to cite religion to opt-out their children from vaccines. This could be considered a victory for religious individuals in the United States, and it occurs after a long string of similar vaccine-related decisions by major courts in the Read More


Two New Wrongful Termination Cases Focus on Religious Discrimination

A man dressed as a religious official with a cross necklace pointing his finger in disapproval.

December 24th, 2025

Over the past few weeks, sources reported on two new wrongful termination cases that focus on religious discrimination issues. The first case involves a trans librarian who was terminated by a Catholic school. The second case involves a male prison chaplain who was fired after refusing to train a woman to do his job. Both Read More


Psychedelic Church Fights for Right to Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

An animated image of the Bill of Rights.

November 11th, 2025

The intersection of drug use and religion in the United States raises many questions, and it can lead to interesting religious freedom lawsuits. The country has certainly seen its fair share of lawsuits involving the consumption of marijuana by Rastafarians, who see this drug as a central aspect of their faith. There have also been Read More


Psychedelic Mushroom Religion Wins Major Victory in Utah Court

Salt Lake City, Utah with the Wasatch Mountain Range in the background.

October 23rd, 2025

Many religions throughout history have incorporated drugs into their rituals. Some Native American tribes use psychedelic cactus in their religious ceremonies. The Rastafarians regularly use cannabis. Some believe that ancient European groups used certain mushrooms during their rituals and festivals as well. A recent court case in Utah could pave the way for the religious, Read More


New Jersey Mall Sued for Breaking Obscure Religious Law

Moses holding the Ten Commandments.

September 10th, 2025

In the Christian tradition, Sunday is a day of rest. The third commandment of the Ten Commandments states: “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” As a result, Christian societies tend to ban or discourage various commerce-related activities on Sundays. “Blue laws” represent statutes that make these bans official, and they are some of the Read More


Colorado Summer Camp Sues to Keep Males From Female Bathrooms

A picture of gendered bathrooms

June 18th, 2025

A Christian summer camp in Colorado is suing the state government to separate bathrooms and changing rooms on the basis of biological gender rather than gender identity. The lawsuit has generated considerable buzz around the nation, and it is yet another example of how divided the country has become. The outcome of this lawsuit could Read More


Supreme Court Set to Address Challenge to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal regarding a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.

March 26th, 2025

Conversion therapy is a highly controversial topic. It involves an attempt to shift a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through various methods. Historically, conversion therapy has targeted children or young adults who are attracted to the same sex. It stems from a pseudoscientific argument that sexuality and gender identity can and should be changed Read More


Church of Satan Continues to Cause Controversy  

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

March 21st, 2025

The Church of Satan is one of the most controversial organizations in the American religious community. But one should remember that it is a legitimate organization – and it is surprisingly organized. Some claim that it is simply a front for atheists who want to make a point. Others seem to be legitimate Satanists who Read More


Religious Lawsuits Filed Over Real Estate Issues

Various lawsuits have been filed against churches involving real estate issues and perceived discrimination or neglect.

February 12th, 2025

Religious lawsuits may involve various issues, including the Constitution, wrongful termination, and discrimination. While real estate is not typically associated with religious lawsuits, two recent cases show that these two areas can intersect. These lawsuits involve situations where churches are involved in property tax exemption and landlord activities.  Atheists Sue City of Madison for Property Read More


Texas Becomes the Latest State to Introduce Religion in Public Schools

Texas becomes the 3rd recent state to introduce religion in public schools, thereby chipping away at the separation between church and state.

December 20th, 2024

Perhaps encouraged by the result of the recent election, lawmakers in Texas are attempting to introduce religion in public schools – joining Oklahoma and Louisiana in a legal effort that is garnering increasing levels of attention around the world. The fact that Texas is taking this step now might imply that they feel confident about Read More