religious exemption

EEOC: Vaccine Exemptions Must Be Based on 'Sincerely Held' Religious Beliefs, not Politics

EEOC: Vaccine Exemptions Must Be Based on 'Sincerely Held' Religious Beliefs, not Politics

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its guidance on religious exemptions for workplace vaccine mandates, saying in a new document that requests based on “sincerely held” beliefs must be accommodated, but that federal law does not protect objections based on political and personal views.

Student Files Religious Discrimination Suit over San Diego Schools' Vaccine Mandate

Student Files Religious Discrimination Suit over San Diego Schools' Vaccine Mandate

A 16-year-old high school student is suing the San Diego Unified School District in federal court, claiming religious discrimination over vaccine mandates that require eligible students to be fully inoculated against COVID-19 by the end of December.

Archbishop of the Military Defends Those Who Refuse Vaccines

Archbishop of the Military Defends Those Who Refuse Vaccines

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for Military Services in the U.S., issued a statement Tuesday supporting service members who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds.

Vaccine Exemptions Must Be Based on 'Bona Fide' Religious Objections, Not Politics, ADF Says

Vaccine Exemptions Must Be Based on 'Bona Fide' Religious Objections, Not Politics, ADF Says

Alliance Defending Freedom, one of the nation’s most prominent faith-based legal groups, asserted in a new document that Christians requesting an exemption to COVID-19 vaccine mandates should base their objections on a “sincerely held religious belief” and not medical or political concerns.

Robert Jeffress: 'There Is No Credible Religious Argument against the Vaccines'

Robert Jeffress: 'There Is No Credible Religious Argument against the Vaccines'

Prominent megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress recently asserted that he does not believe there are "credible" religious reasons not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Christian Singer Says NFL Canceled Her Opening Day Performance due to COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal

Christian Singer Says NFL Canceled Her Opening Day Performance due to COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal

Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Victory Boyd says that the NFL canceled her national anthem performance at last week's season opener because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ohio Budget Includes Conscience Protections for Health Care Providers, Insurers

Ohio Budget Includes Conscience Protections for Health Care Providers, Insurers

Ohio's new budget includes language offering conscience protections for health care providers and insurers. The protections will allow religious practitioners to refuse to carry out a procedure if it violates their conscience or religious convictions.

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