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Justices hint interest in revisiting Title VII religious accommodation while declining to hear football coach prayer case
It is debatable whether a claim by a public school football coach that he is…
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom of 1786 reminds us of the mutual benefits of church-state separation
“Almighty God hath created the mind free” On January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly…
9th Cir: Catholic School Teacher Fired for Requesting Time for Cancer Treatment May Pursue ADA Discrimination Claim
Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the ministerial exception does not…
Telling the Truth About Santa Claus is “Blasphemy” in America
When does a holiday icon become a religious deity? Modern courts have ruled that a…
Minnesota Congresswoman’s Proposal to Allow Religious Headwear Deserves Support
Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, elected Nov. 6, 2018, to the U.S. House of Representatives,…
Supreme Court to decide whether Excessive Fines Clause applies to states
The Supreme Court is likely to decide that the 14th Amendment applies the Excessive Fines…
Idaho Jury Finds HOA Discriminated Against Religion in Christmas House Case
Photo from Facebook via the Daily Mail A camel, goats, 200,000…
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear WWI Memorial Cross Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of a 4th Circuit decision involving…
Grace v. Works: Alabama 10 Commandments referendum is theologically confusing
Alabama voters will be deciding next week whether to approve state lawmakers’ proposed amendment to…
Clergy Housing Tax Exemption Case Heard by Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments this week in Gaylor v. Peecher,…