Recently, the debate over religious liberty and religious authority has once again risen to the forefront of American public life. At the heart of this discussion lies a critical question: How do we balance the freedom to practice one’s beliefs without coercion or restriction while preserving the communal norms and […]
Religious freedom continues to be a highly contested and vital area of discourse, influencing legislation, judicial decisions, and societal norms around the globe. Over the past month, numerous significant developments have shaped conversations about how societies balance individual religious liberties with broader social, legal, and public health considerations. Below are […]
Religious liberty has long been a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment as both a protection and a principle. In 1988, former U.S. Solicitor General and Brigham Young University law professor Rex E. Lee delivered a seminal speech on this topic at BYU, dissecting the legal foundations […]
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine approaches a potential resolution, concerns mount over the fate of religious freedoms in territories that may fall under Russian control. Historically, Russia has exhibited a pattern of religious repression, particularly against “nontraditional” religious minorities, raising alarms about the future of diverse faith communities […]
Religious freedom has long been a cornerstone of American democracy, yet in recent years, Christians across the nation have faced growing challenges to openly practicing their faith. From legal battles over religious expression in public spaces to businesses being forced to act against their beliefs, concerns over anti-Christian bias have […]
In recent weeks, significant developments have unfolded globally concerning religious freedom, highlighting ongoing tensions and debates. United States: Initiatives and Legal Challenges On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi to address perceived “anti-Christian bias” within federal agencies, […]
On July 8, 2020, Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley filed an application with the United States Supreme Court for an Emergency Application for an Injunction Pending Appellate Review. The respondents are Steve Sisolak, in his official capacity as Governor of Nevada; Aaron Ford, in his official capacity as Attorney General of […]
Should people be meeting in large groups to worship during a highly contagious pandemic? No, they should not. Should the government deploy, as its opening salvo in the discussion, laws to restrict this behavior even before the practice has been proven to be dangerous or even exhibited? No, they should not. Both of these things are true at the same time.
Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University is a nationally ranked private research and teaching university in Provo, Utah. With more than 30,000 students representing every state in America and many other countries, BYU is the largest religious university in the United States. One […]
If a precious gift is offered but the intended receiver is unaware, is there any real value in the gift? If asked to make a sacrifice to protect something that is not valued, is the sacrifice likely to be freely made? This is, apparently, the situation in America today as […]