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Pamela Manson

Bishops warn political divisions, rhetoric put houses of worship in danger

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Bishops warn political divisions, rhetoric put houses of worship in danger

The U.S. Conference of Bishops and other religious leaders are warning of the potential danger of attacks on houses of worship amid political divisions over wars abroad and social issues at home.

Churches, city officials clash over sheltering homeless overnight

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Churches, city officials clash over sheltering homeless overnight

Lawsuits target first religious public charter school in U.S.

U.S. News // 4 months ago

Lawsuits target first religious public charter school in U.S.

Religious liberty cases could land on Supreme Court docket this term

U.S. News // 6 months ago

Religious liberty cases could land on Supreme Court docket this term

Texas atheist group protests denial of downtown space to advertise its event

U.S. News // 8 months ago

Texas atheist group protests denial of downtown space to advertise its event

Members of Metroplex Atheists, a north Texas organization, plan to march Saturday in downtown Fort Worth while carrying banners that advertise an upcoming seminar about the dangers of Christian nationalism.

Religious liberty group to fight defense bill provision citing troops' free speech

U.S. News // 8 months ago

Religious liberty group to fight defense bill provision citing troops' free speech

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation founder said he has assembled a "litigation strike team" to challenge an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit troops from contacting the group.

Utah tribe says state conspired to stop purchase of ancestral land

U.S. News // 10 months ago

Utah tribe says state conspired to stop purchase of ancestral land

The Ute Indian Tribe of the Ouray and Uintah Reservation has filed a lawsuit alleging Utah state agencies conspired to stop it from buying Tabby Mountain, a 28,500-acre piece of its ancestral land.

Virginia teacher fights to include a Bible verse in her work email

U.S. News // 11 months ago

Virginia teacher fights to include a Bible verse in her work email

A Virginia teacher who was told by school district administrators to remove a Bible verse from the signature of her work email alleges her constitutional rights are being violated.

Charity or religion: Wis. Supreme Court takes case over Catholic services

U.S. News // 11 months ago

Charity or religion: Wis. Supreme Court takes case over Catholic services

The question of whether the operations of a social services arm of the Catholic Church are "religious" or merely "charitable" is going to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Utah bills would ease student dress codes for religious, cultural items

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Utah bills would ease student dress codes for religious, cultural items

As high school students around the country fight for the right to wear religious and cultural items at graduation and athletic events, Utah is considering legislation to allow it.

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Lawsuit: Muslim prayer rights denied in Wisconsin jail

A Muslim man's lawsuit alleges his constitutional rights were violated when he was forced to say his prayers inside a cell next to a toilet in a Wisconsin jail.

Senate advances bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Senate advances bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill that would codify federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages while also protecting religious liberty rights.

U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage

U.S. News // 1 year ago

U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage rights.

More school districts take holiday for Hindu celebration of Diwali

U.S. News // 1 year ago

More school districts take holiday for Hindu celebration of Diwali

On Monday for the first time, Diwali is a day off for students in the Spring-Ford Area School District in Pennsylvania, allowing those who observe the Hindu holiday to celebrate without missing classes.

Same-sex wedding case among religious challenges on Supreme Court docket

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Same-sex wedding case among religious challenges on Supreme Court docket

The case of a graphic artist who argues she has a right to decline to design websites celebrating same-sex weddings because they are inconsistent with her religious beliefs is scheduled to be heard at the Supreme Court.

Partisan pulpit: Pastor's defiance spurs debate on election law

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Partisan pulpit: Pastor's defiance spurs debate on election law

As the 2022 midterm election approaches, a controversial Tennessee pastor is defying a federal law that prohibits nonprofits -- including houses of worship -- from supporting candidates.

Churches sue to use hallucinogenic tea in religious practice

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Churches sue to use hallucinogenic tea in religious practice

Two Arizona churches are fighting in federal court to establish a right to use a sacramental tea brewed from plants containing a hallucinogenic compound in their religious practice.

U.S. News // 1 year ago

BYU speech program keeps accreditation after cutting transgender services

A review has determined that Brigham Young University's master's program in speech-language pathology remains in compliance with accreditation standards after ending gender-affirming services for transgender clients.

BYU stops voice adaptation services for transgender clients

U.S. News // 1 year ago

BYU stops voice adaptation services for transgender clients

A decision by Brigham Young University to stop providing gender-affirming services to transgender clients at its speech-language clinic has sparked an accreditation review and a debate over whether the move was ethical.

Disputes over school anti-racism policies, 'critical race theory' move to courts

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Disputes over school anti-racism policies, 'critical race theory' move to courts

As school districts and state legislators around the country debate the role of racism in classroom lessons -- with many objecting to so-called "critical race theory" -- a few disputes are playing out in court.

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