West Virginia brings back school vaccination rules that ban religious exemptions.
West Virginia State Board of Education Reinstates Vaccination Policy The West Virginia State Board of Education has decided to reinstate its vaccination policy for schools after the state Supreme Court intervened. This came about when the Supreme Court overruled a lower court’s decision that permitted parents to refuse vaccines for their children based on religious […]
Oklahoma student alleges religious discrimination after receiving a zero on gender assignment
A student at the University of Oklahoma, Samantha Hrunecki, claims she was unfairly graded for an assignment on gender norms due to her Christian beliefs. Hrunecki, an associate medical student, received a score of zero out of 25 after submitting her thoughts on an article discussing gender stereotypes and mental health in children. In her […]
West Virginia judge permits religious exceptions to school vaccination requirement
West Virginia Judge Rules on Vaccine Exemptions for Religious Beliefs A judge in West Virginia has determined that parents can cite their religious beliefs to avoid school vaccination mandates for their children. On Wednesday, Judge Michael Froble from the Raleigh County Circuit Court issued a permanent injunction that allows children from families who refuse vaccinations […]
Catholic University Retracts Effort to Dilute Religious Principles Following Criticism
Notre Dame Reverses Staff Values Changes Amid Backlash The University of Notre Dame has decided to revert its recent changes to staff values after facing significant criticism for appearing to dilute its Catholic mission. Initially, on November 10, the university replaced staff values that emphasized the importance of embracing its Catholic mission with more generalized […]
Discussions about faith in childhood influence religious habits in adulthood, research shows
Generation Z is leading the “modern spiritual revival” Political commentator and college freshman Bryn Holyhand has weighed in on recent research that indicates Generation Z is taking a more active role in attending church. Interestingly, there’s also a rise in the number of pets being viewed as emotional support companions in dorms. A new study […]
China detains 18 church leaders in action against religious freedom
Chinese Authorities Arrest Leaders of Zion Underground Church On Tuesday, 18 leaders of the Zion Underground Church were arrested by Chinese authorities. Since mid-October, around 30 pastors and staff have been detained without formal charges. Zion Church operates as an underground or “house church,” which means it isn’t recognized or controlled by the Chinese Communist […]
Religious revival gathering taking place at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk lost his life
Christian Evangelism Event in Utah to Address Community Tragedy A Christian evangelism event, which is anticipated to attract around 10,000 attendees, is scheduled for Sunday at the Utah university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was tragically killed two months ago. The event, called “Hope for America,” is being hosted by Rev. Greg Laurie, the founder […]
Religious Participation in the US Drops Below 50% for the First Time, Survey Reveals
U.S. Religiosity Falls Below 50% for First Time A recent Gallup poll reveals that, for the first time in recorded history, less than half of Americans consider religion to be an essential part of their everyday lives. Specifically, 49% of U.S. adults view religion as “important,” a noticeable decline from 66% in 2015. This 17-point […]
Moody Bible Institute takes legal action against Chicago schools for religious discrimination
Chicago’s Moody Bible Institute has initiated a lawsuit against the city’s Board of Education, claiming that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has discriminated against its students. This exclusion is said to stem from the institute’s religious hiring practices, specifically its policy of employing individuals who subscribe to its statement of faith and adhere to Christian principles […]
17 Nigerian Christians Fatally Attacked Shortly After Trump Addressed Religious Persecution
Recent Attacks on Christians in Nigeria Following U.S. Designation Just hours after President Donald Trump labeled Nigeria a country of particular concern due to ongoing violence from Islamic extremists, reports indicated that at least 17 Christians were killed in Nigeria. Local media highlighted “new attacks by armed groups across communities in Plateau and Kaduna states.” […]