LawNews
California Church Appeals to SCOTUS Over $1.2M in COVID-19 Fines
Almost three years after the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared over, a church in California is still facing over $1.2 million in fines for keeping… Read More
InternationalNews
Little-Known Issue Contributing to Deadly Muslim Attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria is not driven solely by religion, according to Pastor Brad Brandon. While religion plays a direct role, socio-economic issues are a significant factor contributing to… Read More
Health CareCommentary
I Was Coerced Into Abortion Training. We Need Conscience Protections for Medical Providers.
“Do no harm.” It’s one of the first principles of ethical medical care, dating back to the ancient Greeks. But political pressure and a false understanding… Read More
SocietyCommentary
A Hanukkah Lesson for America: Without Our Roots, the Tree of Liberty Dies
As Jews around the world light Hanukkah menorahs this week, they commemorate what may be the most explicitly Zionist holiday in the Jewish calendar. The… Read More
InternationalCommentary
‘We Must Act Quickly’: Hill Leaders Push for Immediate Action on Nigeria
In a country halfway across the world, Agnes remembers the song her dad taught her when she was scared. And that was most of the time. While… Read More
LawNews
Supreme Court Justices Hear Street Preacher Who Challenged Law After Pleading No Contest to Breaking It
Justices didn’t seem to break along predictable lines Wednesday, when they presented critical questions to both sides in a case regarding a Christian pastor’s free… Read More
InternationalNews
Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions on Anyone Carrying Out ‘Violations of Religious Freedom’
The State Department has announced new restrictions on visas for anyone who is seen to be supporting or conducting violations of religious freedom. “The United States is taking decisive action… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Importance of Religious Liberty and the Anthropology of Republicanism
The current American political landscape overflows with sharp conflict and disdainful rhetoric. The norm for American political discourse has alarmingly mutated from spirited good-faith debate… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Reject the Woke Rewriting: The Pilgrims Aren’t Villains
In a recent interview on Fox News, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch remarked, “We need to know our history in order to preserve it.” As… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Thanksgiving: The Quintessential American Holiday
Gratitude is an essential attribute of people who are happy and living purpose-filled lives. Sometimes success leads to gratitude, but it’s more accurate to say… Read More
Ohio Church Secures a Win Against ‘Petty Tools of Government’
A church in Bryan, Ohio, recently notched a win that religious liberty advocates believe will set a new precedent after the city attempted to shut… Read More
LawNews
Haircut in the High Court: How Justices Respond to Latest Religious Freedom Case
The Supreme Court heard a religious freedom argument Monday out of Louisiana concerning whether individual government officials may be forced to pay legal damages for… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Where Is the Outrage Over Ethnic Cleansing of Christians?
With so much of the legacy media’s focus spent on smearing Israel these days, you probably haven’t heard a ton about the ongoing massacres in… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Designates Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern,’ Threatens Military Action Over Christian Persecution
President Donald Trump threatened Nigeria with ending all U.S. aid and ordering military strikes unless the government addresses the persecution of Christians at the hands… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Religious Freedom Around the World: Rhetoric vs. Reality
For many countries, rhetoric surrounding religious freedom does not match reality. For example, look no further than Nigeria. There, the country ratified the International Covenant… Read More
InternationalNews
Ted Cruz Calls to Hold Nigerian Government Accountable for Christian Persecution
As violence against Nigerian Christians continues to surge, one American senator is pressing Nigerian officials to protect their people from persecution. “Officials in Nigeria are… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Next Church of Latter-Day Saints President is a Fierce Defender of Religious Liberty
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, previously known as the Mormon Church, lost its leader over the weekend, and his replacement is a… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Genocide Against Christians? That’s Not News
As we approach the second anniversary of Hamas mercilessly slaughtering 1,200 human beings on Oct. 7, 2023, our media remind us daily of the death… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Christian Persecution in Nigeria Demands American Response
President Donald Trump has consistently championed religious freedom here at home, confronting anti-Christian bias head-on. His administration’s bold actions—standing against violence and vandalism in places… Read More
EducationNews
EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma Senator Reintroduces Bill Protecting Religious Groups on Campus
Sen. James Lankford says he will be reintroducing legislation Thursday to protect religious student organizations on campus from being discriminated against because of their religious… Read More
LawCommentary
I Went to Supreme Court to Preserve the America My Parents Came Here For
Editor’s note: The following commentary is an excerpt from remarks presented before the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission on Sept. 8, with minor edits made only… Read More
InternationalNews
Diplomatic ‘Pressure’ Urged to Protect Christians, Other Religious Minorities Facing ‘Campaign of Death’ in Syria
A once-strong Christian community in Syria has dwindled under persecution as families have faced executions and kidnappings. Girls from Christian or other religious minority homes… Read More
EducationNews
How Trump’s Forthcoming Guidance on Public School Prayer Could Alter Existing Court Precedent
President Donald Trump could be preparing to put the final nail in the coffin of court precedent limiting the right to pray in public schools,… Read More
LawCommentary
The Little Sisters’ Fight for Freedom Continues in the Courts
They say that no good deed goes unpunished. There’s even a song called “No Good Deed” in a hit Broadway musical. If anyone ever had… Read More
LawNews
Another Cakes Case at the Court?
Cakes could be set to make another Supreme Court appearance: On Tuesday, a Christian baker asked the court to decide whether the First Amendment protects… Read More
LawNews
Court Rules on Whether It Can Decide ‘Truth or Falsity’ of Religious Belief
A federal appeals court Tuesday threw out a class-action lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ruling the suit violated church autonomy…. Read More
InternationalNews
As Genocide of Nigerian Christians Surges, Advocates Demand Urgent Action
A shocking new report has revealed that the genocidal murder of Christians in Nigeria has reached unprecedented levels, with the number now reaching over 7,000… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Every Evangelical American Should Care About Iran and Support Its Democratic Opposition
One of the most important rights we enjoy in the United States is the freedom to practice our faith. Sadly, this is not a reality… Read More
LawCommentary
News of Religious Freedom’s Demise Might Be Exaggerated After All
It’s no secret that religion in America has seen better days. The percentage of Americans who say religion is “very important” in their lives is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Steep New Tariffs on Algeria Give the US Leverage to Press on Religious Freedom
Last week, the United States implemented a new set of reciprocal tariffs on imports from dozens of countries around the world. As part of this… Read More
