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The US is experiencing a boom in psychedelic churches, with some gaining legal exemptions to use substances like ayahuasca as sacraments, driven by evolving court interpretations, religious freedom claims, and a shift away from traditional religion, though these practices still face legal and logistical challenges.
A Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, arguing it was unconstitutional and that courts lack authority to recognize such rights, aiming to challenge the legal recognition of gay marriage and influence future judicial rulings.
The conservative legal group Alliance Defending Freedom is expanding its global efforts to promote its Christian theocratic values through increased international litigation and campaigns, raising concerns about its influence on human rights and civil liberties in Europe and beyond.
The 75th anniversary of the landmark 1950 Supreme Court of Canada decision in Aimé Boucher v. His Majesty The King highlights its significance in protecting religious freedoms and free speech, overturning wrongful convictions of Jehovah’s Witnesses who distributed a tract criticizing government and clergy actions in Quebec, and shaping Canada’s approach to religious rights today.
The Supreme Court denied Kim Davis' attempt to revisit the 2015 same-sex marriage ruling in Obergefell v Hodges, affirming the constitutional right to marry for LGBTQ couples and dismissing her claims of religious protection. This decision reinforces the legal precedent for marriage equality in the U.S., despite ongoing political and religious opposition.
The Supreme Court is considering whether a Rastafarian man can sue prison officials for forcibly cutting his dreadlocks, with the conservative justices showing skepticism about allowing such lawsuits against individual state officials, citing concerns over federal funding agreements and legal precedents.
The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear Kim Davis's appeal to overturn the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, with Davis arguing her religious rights exempt her from issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. Most legal experts believe her case is unlikely to succeed, and the court's decision could impact future legal protections for religious objections, though it would not invalidate marriages already performed. The case highlights ongoing debates over religious freedom and marriage rights in the U.S.
The US has officially designated Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' due to severe violations of religious freedom and persecution of Christians, following accusations by President Trump and threats to cut aid, amidst ongoing violence by extremist groups. The designation aims to prompt targeted responses, with Congress investigating the situation and considering sanctions, amid disputed casualty figures and Nigerian government pushback.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action and halted aid to Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution, prompting Nigeria's President Tinubu to deny claims of religious intolerance, amidst ongoing violence involving religious and ethnic conflicts in Nigeria.
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military intervention in Nigeria amid accusations of violence against Christians, a move that Nigeria's government denies and criticizes as an exaggeration, highlighting ongoing religious and ethnic tensions in the country.
Trump threatened to deploy military force and impose sanctions on Nigeria, citing concerns over religious freedom amid ongoing conflicts involving insurgent groups like Boko Haram. Nigeria's government pushed back against Trump's classification of the country as a 'country of particular concern.'
Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over the persecution of Christians, prompting a response from Nigeria's president who emphasized the country's commitment to religious tolerance. The situation involves complex security issues, including attacks by extremist groups like Boko Haram, and has led to diplomatic tensions between the US and Nigeria.
President Trump instructed the U.S. Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria over the alleged killing of Christians, following Nigeria's designation as a country of particular concern for severe religious freedom violations. Nigeria responded by reaffirming its commitment to combating extremism and promoting diversity.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Nigeria with military action and cutting aid over alleged Christian persecution, prompting Nigeria's President Tinubu to deny the country is religiously intolerant. The situation highlights ongoing violence and religious tensions in Nigeria, with Trump accusing radical Islamists of atrocities against Christians, while Nigeria emphasizes its commitment to religious tolerance.
The Hindu American Foundation urged Vice President J D Vance to engage with Hinduism after he expressed a desire for his wife, Usha, to be moved by Christianity, highlighting the importance of religious acknowledgment and freedom for Hindus in the US.