Court says judicial review of church governance violates First Amendment protections A Texas appeals court has ruled that the United Methodist Rio Texas Conference cannot sue dozens of churches that […]
All Saints’ Day, the Capuchin Crypt, and the Promise That Death Cannot Break Capuchin Crypt. Photos by the author. June 2025 There is a church in Rome that does not […]
Dimondale church fights occupancy limits after wedding fines, citing federal protections Property marketed as “The Tarrington” for ceremonies while congregation seeks full worship rights under the First Amendment and RLUIPA […]
The uproar over Project 2025’s “Sabbath overtime” reads like a scene straight out of America’s current political fever dream. Online pundits warn of creeping theocracy. TikTok prophets insist the blue […]
Many readers have written to ask why we do not report more on persecution and suffering overseas. You see reports, photos, and messages online. You send them to us asking, […]
I. The Scene in Brandon In 2018, Brandon, Mississippi—a growing suburb east of Jackson—opened its gleaming new amphitheater, complete with food vendors, traffic cones, and country music stars on tour. […]
The right to own and the right to worship have long stood together, and both weaken when the state controls property. When Roger Williams fled persecution in the 1600s, he […]
“Free speech” is one of the most passionately debated topics of our time, fueling endless arguments on social media, in classrooms, and across dinner tables. We invoke the term to […]
When courts block a new law from applying to past events, they often cite the concept of a “vested right.” But what exactly does that mean, and how does it […]
Most religious liberty fights in court today aren’t just about belief. They’re about expression. Whether it’s a prayer on the 50-yard line, a wedding website, or a bakery counter, the […]