Our Lord in the Attic
This issue of A Public Witness explores how a hidden 17th-century church in Amsterdam can teach us lessons about the need for religious freedom and a pluralistic public square.
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.
On Christians, Lies, and Not Fitting In
Christians often hear, share, and remember lies — but the light that exposes these lies doesn’t make their newsfeed. And this can make it difficult to be part of a faith community.
Judge Rejects Effort by Missouri Clergy to Fight Abortion Ban
In their initial complaint, plaintiffs noted that in addition to the text of the law itself, lawmakers made religious arguments while debating the bill ahead of its passage.
A Christian Group Teaches Public School Students During the School Day. Their Footprint Is Growing
LifeWise Academy’s curriculum was developed in conjunction with the Gospel Project, a Bible study plan produced by an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Sean Feucht Files Lawsuit Against Spokane, Claims City Violated Establishment Clause
Expressing concerns about the Establishment Clause is something of a turn for Feucht, who previously said ‘I want a country where Christians are making the laws.’
Louisiana May Soon Require Public School Classrooms to Display the Ten Commandments
They would become the first state to require the religious text to be displayed in every public school classroom — in another expansion of Christianity into day-to-day life by a Republican-dominated legislature.
New Report Finds ‘Surge’ in Corporate Attention to Religious Diversity
More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.
Azerbaijan Named Among Religious Freedom Violators by Religious Liberty Watchdog
The commissioners recommended the State Department also retain the dozen countries that are currently designated as ‘countries of particular concern.’
Arizona Pro-Palestinian Protesters Sue, Argue Authorities Violated Their Religious Freedom
‘We were doing nothing but standing on that piece of property, singing, chanting, praying in the road when we were dragged off,’ said the Rev. Seth Wispelwey.