religious discrimination
Former employee sues Dave Ramsey’s company for alleged religious discrimination, ‘cult-like’ atmosphere
By Bob Smietana — April 15, 2021
(RNS) — The lawsuit claims employees have to submit to Ramsey as a spiritual leader and agree with his views on COVID-19, with no questions allowed.
Pagan sues Panera Bread Company alleging religious discrimination
By Heather Greene — March 27, 2021
(RNS) — A former baker for the chain said she was told that she 'needed to find God,' according to a court filing.
Poll: Muslim American support for Trump rises, but most plan to vote for Biden
By Yonat Shimron — October 1, 2020
(RNS) — Muslims appeared to be the religious group least likely to support Trump in 2020, according to a new poll that also shows voter registration among Muslims lagging other religious groups.
Trump’s new HHS rule will harm far more people than you realize
By Maggie Siddiqi — November 14, 2019
(RNS) — This proposed rule allows this discrimination at a much larger scale. It invites discrimination against people of all faiths and no faith, against women and against LGBTQ people.
Sikh deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal: a life of service on the front lines of change
By Simran Jeet Singh — October 2, 2019
(RNS) — Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal accepted the risks of creating awareness, forging new relationships and building trust for Sikhs like him and minorities everywhere.
What it feels like to be told ‘Go back where you came from’
By Simran Jeet Singh — July 17, 2019
(RNS) — Divisive rhetoric is a serious threat to our dignity, but when people tell me to 'go back' to where I came from, my response is simple: I ask them what they have against Texans.
Raising a progressive Hindu voice to counter Indian Modi’s increasing power
By Simran Jeet Singh — July 8, 2019
(RNS) — Sunita Viswanath founded Sadhana in 2011 to counter those in India and abroad who she believes are co-opting Hinduism for political gain.
Quebec’s new law banning religious garments in public fails the reality test
By Simran Jeet Singh — June 18, 2019
(RNS) — Where the arguments of laicity offered by defenders of Quebec's new law fall flat is in the real world.
What is Quebec’s Bill 21 debate about — and will tomorrow’s vote end it?
By Jax Jacobsen — June 13, 2019
(RNS) — For the fourth time in a decade, Quebec is in the midst of a heated public discourse over a deeply controversial bill that would severely limit religious dress and symbols in public places.
High court declines New Jersey preservation grants case
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 4, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up a case from New Jersey that raised the issue of preservation grants to religious buildings.
S.C. foster care agency tests public’s will to exclude on the basis of faith
By Yonat Shimron — January 30, 2019
GREENVILLE, S.C. (RNS) — When Sue Barrise wanted to foster a child, Miracle Hill asked her what church she belonged to. When she answered, the response was as direct as it was abrupt: 'Sorry, we can't help you.'
Kenyan Supreme Court overturns ruling allowing hijab in Christian schools
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 30, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The latest twist in a long-running debate over school dress codes has outraged Muslim parents in the predominantly Christian country.
Amazon pulls offensive bathmats with Quranic text
By Aysha Khan — January 10, 2019
(RNS) — After complaints from Muslim customers, Amazon has removed over 20 product listings that included doormats, bathmats and toilet covers featuring verses from the Quran.
Trump’s presidency, ‘Christian supremacism’ criticized at Parliament of World Religions
By John Longhurst — November 6, 2018
TORONTO (RNS) — Speakers at a major interfaith gathering raise concerns about America's political climate, claiming Trump promotes 'Christian supremacy.'
US-bound Ahmadi leader models a different kind of Islamic caliphate
By Aysha Khan — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Now 15 years into his caliphate, Mirza Masroor Ahmad is heading to the U.S. to meet his growing community and share his message of world peace through prayers.
