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A Slew of New Church Lawsuits

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

May 28th, 2025

Over the past week or so, the United States has seen a few notable church lawsuits and legal developments. First, a major church has refused to resettle a group of refugees recently brought to the United States by the Trump administration. Second, a different church has taken a completely different stance by suing the Trump Read More


Cashier Claims Employer “Ridiculed” the Ten Commandments

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May 21st, 2025

Religious discrimination lawsuits in the United States can be quite complex, and something as simple as employee training can lead to serious disputes. This was made clear after a recent lawsuit involving a cashier who claims his beliefs were “ridiculed” by his employer. What can this lawsuit teach us about religious freedoms and the First Read More


Megachurch Lawsuit Receives DOJ’s Blessing

A North Carolina megachurch is suing the county claiming it is being discriminated against due to zoning laws that inhibit its growth.

May 15th, 2025

Lawsuits involving zoning applications rarely make headlines, but the involvement of the Department of Justice and a major North Carolina “megachurch” has generated considerable interest in one of these cases. The case involves the Summit Church, a Baptist Evangelical organization with 12 campuses across the Tar Heel State. It regularly attracts over 10,000 people per Read More


Latest Religious Lawsuits Target Tech Company and Ohio School Districts

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May 9th, 2025

Two recent religious lawsuits in the United States have targeted a tech company and Ohio school districts. Both of these lawsuits were filed by Christian groups, and they have much in common. They highlight the rising trend of religious individuals fighting for their rights in the United States, and it seems that Christians are more Read More


Federal Judge Allows ICE to Raid Churches

Churches are no longer placed of sanctuary and refuge from ICE (as they previously had been) in Trump's America.

April 30th, 2025

In April of 2025, a federal judge ruled that immigration agents had the authority to carry out deportation operations inside houses of worship. Previously, numerous churches and religious organizations had sued the federal government, claiming that undocumented migrants had the right to visit places of worship without fearing deportation. It seems that the age-old concept Read More


U.S. State Department Weighs in on UK Christian Free Speech Case

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April 24th, 2025

Over the past few months, the United States government has become increasingly vocal about its concerns over U.K. speech laws. Some, including members of the newly elected U.S. government, would argue that these “speech laws” are actually censorship laws. One cannot deny that the First Amendment in the United States gives its citizens inherently stronger Read More


Kansas Statehouse Site of Attempted Satanic “Black Mass”

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April 9th, 2025

The local Satanic Grotto in Kansas recently attempted to carry out a “Black Mass” at the Capitol. Most people have no idea what a “Black Mass” even is, but various Christian organizations desperately tried to stop this ritual from taking place. Even the archbishop got involved. What does this story tell us about religious freedoms Read More


Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Alleges “Catholic Purge”

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April 4th, 2025

A group of former employees in Florida have alleged that they were fired specifically because of their religious faiths. This is not the first time a religious discrimination lawsuit in Florida has been filed, and it certainly won’t be the last. However, it is definitely one of the most unique – and it involves strange 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