April 2025 has been a pivotal month for religious liberty worldwide. From landmark court cases in the United States to escalating tensions in Nigeria and India, the past 30 days have highlighted both the resilience and fragility of religious freedom. This article recaps five significant developments that underscore the ongoing […]
Steven Bowcut
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In an age of instant information, the line between truth and falsehood is increasingly blurred. A recent controversy surrounding a purported draft executive order allegedly aimed at dismantling the Office of International Religious Freedom exemplifies how easily misinformation can spread—and how difficult truth can be to discern. Allegations and Denials […]
On April 8, 2025, the National Education Association (NEA) issued a press release urging the Supreme Court to reject what it calls “attempts to force states to fund religious charter schools.” This statement accompanied an amicus brief filed in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of […]
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 […]
Edit September 2025: Please note we are fully aware that the first paragraph of this article and other select passages did not age well after their initial publication in February 2025. Obviously the conflict between Russia and Ukraine did not end as everyone hoped. We chose to leave the article […]
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 […]