In May 2025, a U.S. appeals court ruled that a Texas federal judge lacked the authority to mandate “religious liberty training” for Southwest Airlines’ in-house lawyers. The court deemed the sanction overly punitive and unrelated to remedial purposes. The ruling underscores the importance of upholding religious freedoms in the workplace and the limitations of judicialContinue reading “🕊️ Interfaith Friday #30: Federal Appeals Court Blocks ‘Religious Liberty Training’ for Southwest Lawyers”
Category Archives: Interfaith Fridays
🕊️ Interfaith Friday #29: Texas Senate Bill 10 Sparks Debate on Religious Freedom
In May 2025, Texas Senate Bill 10 (SB10) was introduced, mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Critics, including religious studies scholars, argue that the bill infringes on religious freedom by promoting a specific religious viewpoint in public education. They highlight theological complexities and the potential violation of constitutional protections, emphasizingContinue reading “🕊️ Interfaith Friday #29: Texas Senate Bill 10 Sparks Debate on Religious Freedom”
🕊️ Interfaith Friday #28: Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Faces Criticism
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump established a Religious Liberty Commission aimed at investigating and promoting policies to protect religious freedom in the U.S. Critics argue that the commission caters predominantly to White evangelicals and Christian nationalists, potentially undermining the religious liberty of minority faiths and secular citizens. Experts express concern over the commission’sContinue reading “🕊️ Interfaith Friday #28: Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Faces Criticism”
🕊️ Interfaith Friday #27: Federal Judge Blocks Immigration Raids in Houses of Worship
In February 2025, a federal judge in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s policy allowing immigration raids in certain houses of worship. The ruling specifically protects six Quaker meeting houses, a Sikh temple in Sacramento, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregations. The judge emphasized that the policy violated First Amendment rights and otherContinue reading “🕊️ Interfaith Friday #27: Federal Judge Blocks Immigration Raids in Houses of Worship”
🕊️ Interfaith Friday #26: Quakers March for Immigrant Rights
In May 2025, a group of Quakers embarked on a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington, D.C., protesting the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies. The marchers, representing the Religious Society of Friends, aim to deliver the 1657 “Flushing Remonstrance,” a historic document advocating for religious freedom, to symbolize their commitment to inclusive andContinue reading “🕊️ Interfaith Friday #26: Quakers March for Immigrant Rights”
Interfaith Friday #25: Faith in the Future: Youth Leading the Way
Young people across belief systems are stepping up as social justice leaders. Christian climate strikers, Muslim student activists, secular Gen Z feminists, and interfaith college coalitions are shaping the next wave of moral movements. Their generation defies the idea that faith and reason must be in conflict — they use both. Sources:
Interfaith Friday #24: Queer and Faithful
LGBTQ+ people of faith are reclaiming their place in spiritual communities. From queer rabbis to gay imams and trans Buddhist teachers, inclusive spaces are expanding. Meanwhile, atheist LGBTQ+ activists fight for equal rights from a non-religious angle. Despite differing beliefs, they all insist: love and dignity are sacred. Sources:
Interfaith Friday #23: Hunger Is a Moral Failure
Christian soup kitchens, Muslim food banks, and atheist-run mutual aid networks are confronting the hunger crisis in America. Many religious teachings emphasize feeding the poor, and secular ethics echo the demand to address systemic poverty. Together, they challenge policies that allow millions to go hungry in a land of plenty. Sources:
Interfaith Friday #22: Reproductive Rights and Religious Freedom
Religious voices are often portrayed as anti-choice, but progressive Jewish, Christian, and Unitarian leaders are speaking up in favor of reproductive justice. At the same time, secular feminist groups are working side by side with clergy to ensure that abortion access remains legal and safe. It’s not just a political battle — it’s a moralContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #22: Reproductive Rights and Religious Freedom”
Interfaith Friday #21: Voting Values: Secular and Sacred
As election season heats up, religious and non-religious Americans alike are urging civic participation. Black churches are organizing Souls to the Polls, Unitarian Universalists are hosting forums, and atheist orgs are running voter registration drives. While their motivations differ, they are united in resisting voter suppression and protecting democracy. Sources: