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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 133 Comments

His Hair Was Sacred. The Court Doesn't Care.

June 23rd, 2026

Damon Landor kept his vow for 20 years. Then prison guards held him down and shaved his head, tossing aside the court order he'd handed them. Now, the Supreme Court says he can't sue them for it.

Political & Religious Controversy 109 Comments

Batman Sues Los Angeles Over Pride Flags

June 8th, 2026

Can simply seeing a Pride flag on your way into work constitute a violation of your religious rights? One L.A. County employee says yes — and he's suing to prove it.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 134 Comments

Does Pride Goeth Before a Fall?

June 2nd, 2026

A Christian man sued after his employer refused to ban Pride symbols and pronouns from the workplace. The court’s ruling raises difficult questions about religion, inclusion, and coexistence.

Political & Religious Controversy 208 Comments

Outrage Erupts After School Board Bans Band From Playing LGBTQ+ Song

May 21st, 2026

A Wisconsin school board is facing massive backlash after banning a high school band from performing a song with LGBTQ+ ties. Now, protests, walkouts, and accusations of censorship are engulfing the community.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 81 Comments

Religious Freedom Fight is Cooking at Chick-fil-A

May 21st, 2026

A Chick-fil-A franchise is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly firing an employee who refused to work Saturdays in observance of her sabbath, raising new questions about religious accommodations in the workplace.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Should "In God We Trust" Go on Every Federal Building?

May 14th, 2026

America's motto is already printed on every dollar bill and coin in circulation. Now, a bill moving through Congress would require"In God We Trust" – to be prominently displayed in every federal building in the country.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

Can Religious Preschools Reject Kids With LGBTQ+ Parents?

April 22nd, 2026

The Supreme Court will decide if Catholic preschools in Colorado can turn away kids of same-sex couples. If a conclusive ruling is reached, it will likely have implications that echo far beyond state lines.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Supreme Court Strikes Down Conversion Therapy Ban In Colorado

April 2nd, 2026

The Supreme Court just struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy in an 8-1 ruling. The ruling is expected to have widespread consequences nationwide for other states' anti-conversion therapy laws.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 101 Comments

Islamic Prayers in Trafalgar Square Divide Britain

March 25th, 2026

During this year's Ramadan, an open iftar was held in London's iconic Trafalgar Square. For many, it was a welcome celebration of a diverse, multicultural city. For others, it was something far more charged.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

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