religious freedom
There are still Christians in Afghanistan
By Todd Nettleton — August 30, 2022
(VOICE OF THE MARTYRS) — Many Christians understandably fled the country. Staying was not an easy decision to make, and it is not an easy life.
In ruling for the praying football coach, what did the Supreme Court really say?
By Thomas Reese — August 10, 2022
(RNS) — Does the decision protect private, personal prayer, or is it the camel’s nose for more prayer in schools?
Washington state confirms probe into Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ hiring practices
By Alejandra Molina — July 29, 2022
(RNS) — The attorney general said numerous students, faculty and others reached out to his office to file complaints or to express 'deep concern' that the university policies illegally violate Washingtonians’ civil rights.
Does religious freedom in America have a prayer?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 30, 2022
(RNS) — It was not a simple prayer on the 50-yard line. It was a cultural statement about religion in America, and it is not good.
Teacher-led prayer is back in the public schools
By Mark Silk — June 28, 2022
(RNS) — At least, on the playing field.
Supreme Court: Religious schools must get Maine tuition aid
By Mark Sherman — June 21, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — The outcome could fuel a renewed push for school choice programs in some of the 18 states that have so far not directed taxpayer money to private, religious education.
Biden names Catholic activist Stephen Schneck to religious freedom panel
By Jack Jenkins — June 15, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I’m proud and humbled by President Biden’s appointment,’ Schneck told Religion News Service.
Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims
By Biswajeet Banerjee — June 15, 2022
LUCKNOW, India (AP) - The protests were sparked by derogatory remarks about Islam and the Prophet Muhammed made recently by two spokespeople of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
Global summit on religious persecution presents opportunity to fight abuse
By Knox Thames — June 14, 2022
(RNS) — The power of these summits is in bringing together all stakeholders around advancing religious freedom.
State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe
By Adelle M. Banks — June 3, 2022
(RNS) — The secretary of state and religious freedom ambassador also expressed concern about an increase in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in many countries, including the United States.
American Airlines dubbed most faith-friendly Fortune 500 company
By Kathryn Post — May 23, 2022
(RNS) — 'You just cannot compartmentalize the things that are your core value,' said Greg McBrayer, American Airlines chaplain.
Hindu’s classical texts strictly forbid abortion. Here’s why many Hindus don’t.
By Dheepa Sundaram — May 20, 2022
(RNS) — Support for abortion rights is often rooted in the ethic of individual choice.
At confirmation hearing, Lindsey Graham grills Ketanji Brown Jackson on faith
By Jack Jenkins — March 22, 2022
(RNS) — The exchange revealed that Jackson identifies as a nondenominational Protestant.
Who is best suited to protect religious liberty? It may depend on whom you voted for.
By Ryan Burge — March 16, 2022
(RNS) — Just 8% of Democrats under Trump believed that the president was a worthy champion of religious liberty.
Bradley Nassif, Orthodox theologian, on why Americans should care about Ukraine
By Bob Smietana — February 25, 2022
(RNS) — The Orthodox theologian who once taught at an evangelical school warns that Russia's invasion of Ukraine should worry Americans who care about religious freedom.
