Religious Freedom Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
July 10th, 2025
A Mississippi street preacher was barred from using slurs outside a concert venue. Now he's suing the city, and the Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on free speech vs. public decency.
Religious Bath & Body Works Employee Fired for Misgendering Coworker
July 9th, 2025
There's a new pronoun showdown out of Utah, where a Bah & Body Works manager was let go from her job over her religious refusal to use a transgender colleague's preferred pronouns.
Do Americans Support Prayer in School?
June 26th, 2025
After decades of public schools moving toward secularization, prayer is making its way back into classrooms around the country. How do Americans feel about that? It depends on where you ask the question.
“Hail Satan” Moment at Colorado Pride Parade Sparks Backlash
June 25th, 2025
Do Satanic messages belong at Pride? That’s the question residents of Colorado Springs are debating after an appearance by a group called Satanic Colorado at the city’s annual Pikes Peak Pride Parade.
Court Rules Spa Can't Ban Trans Women on Basis of Religion
June 19th, 2025
Should transgender women be allowed in women-only Korean spas where nudity is mandatory? A Washington-based spa tried banning trans women on a religious basis, but an appeals court wasn't buying it.
Wedding Photographer Who Won't Serve Same-Sex Couples Scores Legal Win
June 2nd, 2025
A New York judge just ruled that a Christian photographer can refuse same-sex weddings on faith grounds. When it comes to the rights of the religious faithful and the LGBTQ+ community, who should win?
Faith Group, LGBTQ+ Community Clash at Seattle Prayer Rally
May 28th, 2025
Chaos broke out in Seattle as anti-trans Christians and pro-LGBTQ+ protesters clashed during a prayer rally, leading to dozens of arrests. Now, the FBI is investigating the event, alleging religious discrimination.
Should It Be Illegal to Burn the Quran?
May 15th, 2025
In a first, two men are being prosecuted under Denmark's new ‘Quran Law’ for burning a Quran during a protest. Is this a necessary step for public safety, or are blasphemy laws back in Europe?
Texas Proposes Monthlong Celebration of Jesus
May 8th, 2025
Texas lawmakers are proposing a monthlong celebration of Jesus called "Promise Month," igniting fears that the Lone Star State is blurring church-state lines and leaning into Christian nationalism.
Black Hawk Pilot Claims Religious Right to Sell LSD
May 2nd, 2025
A U.S. Army pilot charged with trafficking LSD claims he was using it as a religious sacrament. Is he facing legitimate religious persecution, or is this the trippiest legal defense ever attempted?
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