Religious

Federal Ruling Upholds Religious Freedom in Minnesota College Program, Favoring Christian Institutions

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MINNEAPOLIS — A federal court has ruled that two Christian colleges in Minnesota cannot be excluded from a state program that allows high school students to take college courses at no cost. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel on Friday, invalidated a 2023 law that aimed to address discrimination allegations at these institutions. Judge Brasel determined that the legislative measure constituted an unconstitutional infringement on the religious freedoms of high school students wishing to enroll at the colleges. “This dispute requires the court to venture into the delicate constitutional interplay of religion … Read more

Texas Schools Embrace Major Overhaul for 2025-26: Cell Phone Bans, Religious Displays, and Historic Teacher Pay Raises

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Longview, Texas — As the 2025-26 school year commences, educators in Longview and across Texas are adjusting to significant changes that include teacher pay raises, cell phone restrictions, and new legislation regarding prayer and religious displays in schools. A recent state law prohibits students from using cell phones during school hours, prompting districts in Longview, Pine Tree, and Spring Hill to enforce policies that require students to store their devices in backpacks from the beginning of the school day. Representative Caroline Fairly, who authored House Bill 1481, aimed to create a distraction-free environment for students. … Read more

Pakistan Halts Investigation into Blasphemy Law Misuse, Deepening Woes for Religious Minorities

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Islamabad, Pakistan — The plight of religious minorities, particularly Christians, has once again come to the forefront following the suspension of an investigation into the misuse of the country’s contentious blasphemy laws. These laws have long been criticized for facilitating abuses against vulnerable groups, generating both fear and anger among communities around the nation. Justice Ishaq Khan of Islamabad’s High Court had previously prompted an investigation into the abuse of the blasphemy laws after the release of a police report titled “The Blasphemy Business.” This document unveiled troubling details about criminal elements that have exploited … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Schools from Displaying Ten Commandments, Sparking Legal Controversy Over Religious Freedom

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the implementation of a new Arkansas law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms across several school districts. This decision pertains specifically to the four largest districts in the state, which account for a significant portion of the student population. The injunction follows a lawsuit filed by parents who argued that the law violates their religious freedoms and parental rights. Scheduled to take effect on August 5, the legislation would have required schools to exhibit the Ten Commandments in a … Read more