Religious freedom is a crucial aspect of a diverse society. It's not a standalone right but relies on other freedoms to thrive. Recent efforts to promote religious liberty have been made, but they come with concerns. The creation of a Religious Liberty Commission and the maintenance of the White Ho
The First Amendment's Establishment Clause is a balancing act. It prevents the government from favoring one religion while protecting everyone's right to practice their faith. This can get tricky, especially during the holiday season when cities want to celebrate. The Supreme Court has ruled that r
The United States is exploring ways to push Nigeria into taking stronger steps to protect its Christian communities. This includes potential sanctions and increased military cooperation. A top U. S. official recently shared this plan with lawmakers, highlighting concerns over religious freedom in Ni
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that kept same-sex marriage legal in the United States. This decision came after a lot of worry from LGBTQ advocates. They were scared the court might change its mind about same-sex marriage. The court did not take a case from Kim Davis. She is a former Ken
The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important
Nigeria is open to working with the US to tackle terrorism, but there's a catch. The country wants to make sure its borders stay intact. This comes after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action in Nigeria, concerned about the treatment of Christians. Nigeria's President Bola Ti
The U. S. President recently made strong statements about Nigeria, saying the country is not doing enough to protect Christians. He even suggested that the U. S. might take military action if the situation doesn't improve. This comes after Nigeria's President said his country is not intolerant and p
A big legal fight is happening over whether public schools in Texas and Louisiana should display the Ten Commandments. In January, a federal appeals court will listen to arguments from both states after lower courts said their laws were not okay. The issue started when Texas passed a law requiring
The Trump administration has given federal employees the go-ahead to discuss and promote their religious beliefs at work. This move is part of a broader effort to increase the role of religion in government jobs. A recent memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) says workers can talk about
The IRS has taken a fresh stance on a long-standing rule. They now say that pastors who talk about political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't worry about losing their tax-exempt status. This is a big deal because the Johnson Amendment, a rule from 1954, usually stops tax-exempt groups, like chur
