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”
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🕊️ 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 #11: Faith in Doubt: Atheist and Agnostic Voices on Church-State Separation
As states push faith-based legislation into public education and healthcare, many atheist and agnostic Americans are raising concerns about the erosion of secular governance. For these communities, church-state separation isn’t about hostility to religion—it’s about protecting pluralism. “We will continue to fight back to ensure that no religion dominates our political system, and that allContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #11: Faith in Doubt: Atheist and Agnostic Voices on Church-State Separation”