As RFRA turns 30, religious freedom faces new challenges
WASHINGTON (BP) – Thirty years after a landmark piece of religious freedom legislation was enacted, it’s more needed than ever.
Ukraine Baptists: Law to ban Russia-linked Orthodox churches not anti-religion
KYIV, Ukraine (BP) – A bill that would allow Ukraine’s courts to outlaw Orthodox churches that maintain ties with Russia does not threaten religious freedom in Ukraine, a key Baptist leader there told Baptist Press.
Israel-Hamas war, rising hatred decried at religious freedom act’s 25th year
WASHINGTON (BP) – Religious freedom advocates lamented the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism and Islamophobia on the 25th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IFRA) Oct. 23.
Oklahoma AG challenges nation’s first state-sponsored religious school
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) – Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond has filed a lawsuit to block the nation’s first state-sponsored religious charter school, St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School preparing to open in 2024.
Atheists urge Coach Freeze’s ouster after Auburn event baptizes 200
AUBURN, Ala. (BP) -- There was no baptismal at Unite Auburn, an evangelistic event that drew thousands to Auburn University’s Neville Arena. But event preacher and Southern Baptist pastor Jonathan Pokluda heard water was nearby.
LEGAL DIGEST: McRaney files appeal; FCA chapter reinstated after discrimination
McRaney appeals NAMB suit dismissal; Appeals court rules San Jose school district discriminated against FCA chapter.
Resignation of high school football coach points to toll of lengthy religious liberty cases
SEATTLE (BP) – A high school football coach in Washington state has resigned following his recent return to coaching after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his on-field prayers were protected by the Constitution.
After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he’s unsure he wants it.
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — An assistant high school football coach in Washington state who lost his job during a controversy over his public post-game prayers is back on the sideline after the U.S. Supreme Court held that his practice was protected by the Constitution.
Sunrise Children’s Services’ 25-year legal battle ends in victory
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – A 25-year-old legal dispute has finally been settled in favor of Sunrise Children’s Services. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati unanimously affirmed the final dismissal of all the plaintiffs’ claims against Sunrise with prejudice in a ruling Tuesday.
Would-be foster parents rejected for Christian beliefs
SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. (BP) – A Massachusetts couple claims they were denied approval to foster children because of their beliefs regarding LGBT issues.
