A significant number of protests have erupted across the United States for various reasons over the last few years, and Seattle has certainly seen its fair share of people expressing their First Amendment rights. Mayors of various cities have reacted to these protests in different ways, and the Mayor of Seattle has allegedly chosen to Read More

In June of 2025, Christian and Muslim parents scored a victory in the US Supreme Court, winning the right to pull their children out of education involving LGBTQ+ themes. The case represents an example of two distinct faiths working together to achieve a shared goal, and it highlights the fact that conservative views on sexuality Read More

In May 2025, it was reported that a man in Iowa had settled a lawsuit against his employer for not allowing him to wear Christian t-shirts. The undisclosed sum represents a victory for the man, who argued that his faith required him to share his biblical teachings with his co-workers. What does this case say about the right Read More

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

Education on sexual orientation & gender identity (SOGI) is one the most controversial issues in American elementary schools today. Parents on both sides of this issue feel strongly about it, but perhaps the most interesting element of this story is the way in which it has united people of various faiths. Those who are most Read More

For the past few decades, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has focused on a wide range of employment discrimination cases. These have included not only religious discrimination but also discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, and gender. However, the new administration could force the EEOC to shift its priorities to a considerable degree thanks Read More

Conservative Christians and many other religious individuals often reject viewpoints promulgated by trans people and trans activists. Progressive ideas on gender and sexuality have long been rejected by traditional religious groups, and this has led to numerous lawsuits throughout the United States. Some might argue that these two different philosophies will never find common ground, Read More

In theory, everyone in the United States enjoys freedom of speech. As long as they are not inciting violence or threatening others, Americans are free to speak their mind – even if it offends other people. Some might argue that freedom of speech is especially important when people get offended, as this constitutional protection would Read More

American doctors often find themselves at the forefront of religious lawsuits – and for obvious reasons. The freedom to refuse or provide treatment based on religious belief is one of those legal “grey areas” that has confounded the highest courts for decades. What is more important? The right of the patient to healthcare or the Read More

After the Tennessee state legislature passed a law explicitly barring ministers who were ordained online from solemnizing legal marriages in 2019, the Universal Life Church (ULC) immediately filed suit and were successful in obtaining a restraining order blocking the law from taking effect. In August of 2023, the ULC began the trial against the Tennessee Read More