The discussion about putting the Ten Commandments in public schools is back. Some folks argue that the First Amendment only stops the federal government, not the states. This idea is old and doesn't make sense anymore. After the Civil War, the Supreme Court made it clear. The Bill of Rights applies
South Dakota's Governor, Larry Rhoden, has proposed a new law that could land people in prison for interrupting religious services. This idea came after a protest inside a church in Minnesota. The protest happened shortly after a tragic shooting in Minneapolis. The governor wants to change the rule
In 2025, religion and politics made headlines together. The Religion News Association picked the year's top stories. Two big events shared the top spot in the U. S. : the election of a new pope and the heated debates around immigration. Pope Leo XIV, the new pope, made waves early on. On Pentecost
Parents in the Washington, D. C. area are increasingly turning to classical Christian schools. This isn't just about religion. It's about finding a different way to educate kids. Many feel that traditional public schools are not meeting their needs. They want a system that offers structure, moral gu
In recent years, the debate over the Ten Commandments in public schools has heated up. Several states have tried to make it mandatory to display these religious principles in classrooms. Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas have already passed laws to this effect, but these laws have faced legal challenge
People from many different religions came together to talk about something important. They don't all believe the same things or follow the same rules. But they do agree on one thing: everyone should be able to show their faith in public without fear. Recently, there was a terrible attack on Jewish
In the United States, where freedom of religion is a cornerstone, places of worship used to be seen as safe and sacred. Sadly, that's not the case anymore. Recent events show a troubling trend. Protests have turned violent, targeting synagogues and other religious sites. These are not just random in
The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly
In a detention center in Georgia, a man named Ya'akub Vijandre is grappling with a harsh reality. He's been locked up since October, all because of some posts he made on social media. The government says these posts are linked to terrorism, but Vijandre and his lawyers argue that he's being targeted
In the bustling city of Philadelphia, a reader expressed relief after learning about a federal law designed to protect religious institutions. The law, known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, was amended to include religious sites. The reader questioned why the Department of Justice
