Federal Court: Studying World Religions in Public Schools Does Not Violate Constitution
When seventh-grade students at Chatham Middle School were assigned a lesson on the 5 Pillars of Islam as part of their global studies curriculum, the goal was not conversion—it was comprehension. That’s the conclusion reached by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which on May 5, 2025, upheld the New Jersey school […]
Read More17 Years of Court Cases, Constitutional Drama, and Zero Clickbait
So yeah, back in 2008, I launched ReligiousLiberty.TV. That was during what historians now call “the last good year,” before everything turned into hashtags and group texts. People were starting blogs, watching videos of cats knocking over soup cans, and arguing about the Constitution without actually reading it. Meanwhile, I had this idea—what if there […]
Read MoreWashington State Mandates Clergy to Report Child Abuse, Including Confessional Disclosures
New law eliminates clergy-penitent privilege in abuse cases, prompting resistance from Catholic leaders On May 2, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5375 into law, mandating clergy members to report suspected child abuse or neglect, even if the information is obtained during the sacrament of confession. This legislation positions Washington among a minority […]
Read MoreCase Dismissed: The Gospel in Heaven’s Courtroom
How the Judgment We Deserve Meets the Grace We Don’t—And Why the Blood of Jesus Changes Everything
Read MoreTrump Launches Religious Liberty Commission, Questions Church-State Divide
Advisory body to submit final recommendations by July 4, 2026, the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Religious Charter Schools Amid Broader Battle Over Public Funding and Faith
Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school case draws attention as Maine ruling highlights limits on religious institutions accepting state money
Read MoreUniversity of Louisville to Pay Nearly $1.6 Million to Settle Lawsuit with Former Professor
Settlement ends legal action brought by Dr. Allan Josephson over allegations of viewpoint discrimination. The University of Louisville has agreed to pay nearly $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Dr. Allan M. Josephson, a former professor in the university’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology. The settlement was announced by Alliance […]
Read MoreBREAKING: Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Religious Opt-Outs in LGBTQ+ Curriculum Case
Parents challenge Montgomery County’s refusal to allow exemptions from inclusive storybooks, while school board defends policy as lawful, inclusive, and administrable
Read MoreKennedy v. Braidwood Management: Faith-Based Challenge to HIV Prevention Coverage Reaches Supreme Court
Texas-based corporate management firm seeks exemption from HIV prevention drug coverage, invoking religious freedom protections similar to—but potentially broader than—Hobby Lobby case.
Read MorePope Francis Dies at 88; Roman Catholic Church Enters Period of Transition
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected in 2013 as the first Latin American pope, emphasized administrative reform and global outreach during his twelve-year tenure. Pope Francis, the 266th bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he […]
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