A court has dismissed a football coach’s lawsuit to continue his practice of praying at the 50-yard line directly after games. Courts have consistently ruled that schoolchildren are particularly vulnerable to the threat of religious coercion.
A bill authorizing school districts to offer elective courses on the Bible passed the West Virginia State Senate, despite the desire of many senators to remove references to the Bible in favor of more inclusive language that permitted the study of a variety of world religions.
Tanzin v. Tanvir invites the Supreme Court to determine whether or not “appropriate relief” under a RFRA lawsuit can include monetary damages, and BJC joined a brief arguing that it does.
BJC filed comments opposing the proposals that would remove existing regulations that protect the rights of people who receive government-funded services from a faith-based provider.
The roiling controversy over religious child placement agencies that are funded by taxpayers but object to providing certain services because of their religious beliefs will get a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court, which announced it would hear Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.
Following the Bladensburg cross case decision, the justices sent the Pensacola case back to the 11th Circuit for reconsideration. There can be no doubt that the Bladensburg cross decision – as narrow as it may have been written – redrew constitutional boundaries when it comes to government-owned religious displays.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.