Supreme Court Limits Individual Liability in RLUIPA Cases
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals cannot be held liable in their personal capacities for violations of statutes enacted under Congress's Spending Clause authority…
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Finnish Supreme Court Imposes Criminal Liability on Religious Publisher
The Luther Foundation Finland faces a corporate fine and a mandate to redact a 22-year-old theological pamphlet.
Liberté, Égalité, Laïcité: Secular France’s Struggle with Religious Freedom
France's strict secularism faces challenges in a diverse society. From the French Revolution to modern debates on religious symbols, the nation grapples with balancing laïcité…
Religious Freedom or Christian Privilege? The Controversy Surrounding Project 2025
While critics decry it as a radical departure from church-state separation, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced approach that in some ways echoes mainstream…
The Perilous Power of Political Rhetoric
When wielded by influential figures, harmful rhetoric can set the stage for violence, even if the original intention was merely to win an argument or…
No Clear Verdict: Supreme Court Sidesteps Social Media Censorship Battle
If the government gains more leverage over platform speech, it might restrict religious expression deemed harmful, even if the platforms themselves would allow it.
The Challenge of Non-Religious Moral Beliefs in the Workplace
Recent debates on employers firing employees for advocacy, such as anti-Israel views, highlight a critical question: Can an employee be dismissed for expressing deeply held…
Sixth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Biden Administration Expansion of Title IX
The Sixth Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education's (DOE) efforts to broaden the scope of Title IX protections to…
Rising Anti-Semitism on Campus: A Disturbing Echo of Kristallnacht and October 7
The historical resonance of Kristallnacht, coupled with the recent violent attacks in Israel, amplifies the fears of Jewish students, who see in these modern incidents…
Analysis: Appeals Court Halts Religious Liberty Training for Southwest Airlines Lawyers
The Fifth Circuit's decision to grant a stay on the religious-liberty training order for Southwest Airlines lawyers reflects a cautious approach to the use of…