West Virginia
West Virginia ‘religious freedom’ bill headed to governor
By John Raby and Leah Willingham — March 1, 2023
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The bill is described by supporters as a tool to protect religious freedom and labeled a “license to discriminate” by LGBTQ rights advocates.
As states ban abortion, a new spotlight on an old battle over sex education
By Riley Farrell — July 14, 2022
(RNS) — Half of the states set to ban abortion have no mandate that schools teach sex education. Only four require curricula to address contraception.
Christian revival at school prompts student walkout in West Virginia
By Leah Willingham — February 10, 2022
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than 100 students left their classrooms chanting, “Separate the church and state" and, “My faith, my choice.”
Election turmoil splits West Virginia city’s evangelicals
By Luis Andres Henao and Jessie Wardarski — February 9, 2021
(RNS) — What is the role of evangelical Christianity in America’s divisive politics?
Liberty University’s Falwell throws support behind ‘Vexit’
By Jack Jenkins — January 28, 2020
(RNS) — 'We have a rare opportunity to make history in our time,' Jerry Falwell Jr. said.
Vatican names new leader of West Virginia diocese to replace Bransfield
By Associated Press — July 23, 2019
WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mark Brennan will lead the Wheeling-Charleston diocese after a scandal over the former bishop's sexual harassment of adults and lavish spending.
Pope places sanctions on bishop investigated over sexual harassment, lavish spending
By Jack Jenkins — July 22, 2019
(RNS) — The sanctions obligate the former West Virginia bishop to "make amends" and bar him from celebrating Mass or living in his former diocese.
Pope OKs probe into West Virginia bishop as he meets with US delegation
By Nicole Winfield — September 13, 2018
(AP) — Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of a West Virginia bishop, Michael Bransfield, who has been accused of sexually harassing adults.
Anti-Shariah movement changes tactics and gains success
By Omar Sacirbey — May 16, 2013
(RNS) After losing steam in recent years, the anti-Shariah movement has scored a string of victories by, ironically, leaving the words "Shariah" and "Islam" out of bills that restrict state courts from considering foreign law.
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