A judge ruled this week that a Christian student group cannot be punished for requiring its leaders to be Christians.
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'Grateful': Franklin Graham Wins U.K. Discrimination Suit against Town That Banned Bus Ads
In a 35-page decision, a judge in the U.K. ruled that the town of Blackpool "discriminated on the ground of religion against" Franklin Graham, when it prohibited him from promoting a 2018 Christian event with bus ads.
Court: University Violated Constitution by Punishing Professor for Using Wrong Pronouns
On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that an Ohio university violated the free speech rights of a professor when it disciplined and threatened him with termination for not using the preferred pronouns of a transgender student.
Judge Overturns D.C. Restrictions on Churches: 'Just in Time for the Easter Season'
On Thursday, a federal judge lifted D.C.'s restrictions on houses of worship, ruling that the restrictions likely violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
If USA Today Is ‘Coming for Oral Roberts,’ It’s Coming for all Christians, Mohler Warns
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler warned that the recent USA Today column labeling Oral Roberts University as "bigoted" should serve as a warning to Christians and faith-based institutions everywhere of the direction in which society is heading.
Christian Baker Jack Phillips Sued Again for Refusing to Bake Transgender Cake
Christian cake artist Jack Phillips is once again facing a lawsuit. This time, Phillips is being sued by lawyer Autumn Scardina, for refusing to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Fired Football Coach's Right to Pray after Games
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled against a high school football coach who was fired for praying after football games.
Legacy of a Hard-Working Fighter for Religious Freedom
Religious freedom advocate and Bolivian attorney Ruth Montaño passed away at her home on Feb. 12. He is survived by two adult sons, Lenz Mauricio and Jorge Luis, her elderly mother and three siblings.
Opponents of the Equality Act Are like the KKK, Senator Says: They Used 'Religion as Their Weapon'
On Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) compared opponents of the Equality Act to members of the Ku Klux Klan, saying “we have to have limits” on what people can do in defense of religious liberty.
Equality Act Would Close or Punish ‘Thousands’ of Religious Organizations, Senators Told
Senators were told during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday that thousands of faith-based organizations would be closed or punished by the government if the Equality Act becomes law.
