Lawsuits Challenging Abortion Bans on Religious Freedom Grounds Falter
Advocates argue the legal strategy that abortion bans violate religious freedom are not yet dead. In both the Missouri and Kentucky cases, appeals are planned.
After Morris Allegations, Texas Legislators Vow to Expand Statutes of Limitations on Abuse
Robert Morris was a member of Trump’s evangelical advisory board and his Gateway Church is one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the U.S.
Thousands of Faith Leaders, Union Members, Activists Rally for Poor
'It is wrong for the highest court in the land to criminalize homelessness,' said the Rev. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign.
Ten Commandments. Multiple Variations. Why the Louisiana Law Raises Preferential Treatment Concerns
The required text prescribed in the new law and used on many monuments around the U.S. is a condensed version of Scripture with ties to “The Ten Commandments” movie from 1956 and commonly associated with Protestants.
The Stigmata of Trump
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside Trump’s Faith & Freedom Coalition remarks as he framed himself in messianic terms as the only one who can save Christians from the alleged persecution of the Biden administration.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Orders Schools to Teach the Bible in Grades 5 Through 12
The directive is the latest salvo in an effort by conservative-led states to target public schools: Louisiana has required them to post the Ten Commandments, while others are under pressure to ban books and lessons about race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Why the Swing State Faith Voters Who Really Matter in 2024 Aren’t Evangelicals
MAGA evangelicals grab all the headlines. But it’s swing state faith voters — Catholics, mainliners, and Black Protestants — who will likely decide the election.
Public Funds for Religious Charter School Would Be Unconstitutional, Oklahoma High Court Says
The high court determined the school board's vote to approve the application by the Catholic Archdiocese for the St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School violates both the Oklahoma and U.S. constitutions, as well as state law.
Clergy, Parents File Suit Against Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
'This is religious favoritism, and it is not only dangerous, but runs counter to my religion and faith,' said the Rev. Jeff Sims, a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister and a plaintiff in the case.
The Ten Commandments Must Be Displayed in Louisiana Classrooms Under Requirement Signed Into Law
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday.