Prayer in schools: Does federal guidance reflect Supreme Court rulings? Written by If one were looking for guidance on prayer, the federal government would probably not be the first place to look. Yet that is precisely what the U.S. Department of Education provided...
Case shows how government interferes with religious groups’ homeless ministry Written by The Homeless to Renter (H2R) program was spotlighted in a comprehensive 2017 report for the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion. The program in King County,...
Religion and spirituality play helpful role in mental health Written by Stress about money; the role of mental health in the recent shooting in Texas; Michael Phelps’ past struggles with suicidal thoughts: Concerns about mental health seem to dominate the news. Less...
Religious exemptions in abortion-related legislation can prevent distrust and confusion Written by Since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to regulate abortion last year, laws related to abortion have become more prominent, not less. Some states, like Utah,...
Supreme Court hears oral arguments on religious accommodations Written by How much effort should an employer have to make to accommodate the religious practices of an employee? Should they be able to say “no” to religious accommodations that require anything more...
