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Meet the Moms Suing Texas Over the Ten Commandments

August 3rd, 2026

A Sikh mother, a secular mother, and a mother raising her kids across four traditions are suing Texas together. Their argument: a state-mandated Bible verse on the classroom wall is not neutral for anyone.

Political & Religious Controversy Leave a Comment

The Separation of Church and State is Dead

July 6th, 2026

The Trump administration issued a report proposing that we knock down the wall between church and state. It also skips several faiths entirely and the 50-plus denominations suing over raids on their sanctuaries.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

Christian School Awarded $500K in Trans Athlete Dispute

May 7th, 2026

A Christian school in Vermont that forfeited a game over a transgender athlete just won a six-figure settlement following two years of being banned from competition in state athletics.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 115 Comments

Can a Christian Teacher Be Forced to Use Transgender Pronouns?

February 6th, 2026

A federal appeals court just ruled against a Christian teacher who was let go after refusing to use transgender students' preferred pronouns. She said it violated her religion - but the courts disagreed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 305 Comments

Are Mandatory Bible Lessons Coming to Texas Classrooms?

February 5th, 2026

Texas may become the first state to mandate Bible readings in every public school classroom in what critics are calling the most direct assault yet on church-state separation. Should the Bible be mandatory reading?

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

Does Prayer Belong at School Board Meetings?

January 30th, 2026

In towns big and small across the country, school board meetings are becoming flashpoints in the debate over prayer, religious freedom, and who gets a voice in civic spaces - and what they get to say.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

DOJ Backs Christians Opposed to Transgender Student in Locker Rooms

December 12th, 2025

The DOJ is suing a Virginia school board over the suspension of two Christian students who opposed sharing a locker room with a transgender classmate in a clash between religious liberty and LGBTQ+ rights.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 131 Comments

School Bans "KPop Demon Hunters" Songs Due to Christian Sensitivites

November 20th, 2025

A UK school barred little kids from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to demon-themed lyrics, citing the notion that Christians may be "deeply uncomfortable" with any references to the demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 53 Comments

"Winter Break" or "Christmas Break"? Heated Debate Breaks Out in Tennessee

November 13th, 2025

Is the War on Christmas here early? One Tennessee town is embroiled in a debate out whether public schools should call the seasonal time off at the end of December "Christmas Break" or "Winter Break".

Political & Religious Controversy 63 Comments

High School Shuts Down 'Witchy Wednesday' Following Christian Complaints

September 26th, 2025

A Florida school district just pulled the plug on “Witchy Wednesday, a student-led morning announcement program after Christian students complained it promoted paganism and demanded equal time for their faith.

Pagan & Wiccan 71 Comments

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