Religion
Councilman Says New York Governor Easing Gathering Restrictions 'Shocking'
The New York Civil Liberties Union sued the governor Friday for penalizing "New Yorkers who wish to engage in protest activity but are barred from doing so."
Reopening America's Houses of Worship
President Donald Trump is a great defender of religious liberty in America.
Berlin Church Opens Doors to Muslims for Ramadan
Dar Assalam mosque worshippers in Berlin's Neukölln district can attend Friday prayers at the Martha church a mile away.
DOJ Accuses California Governor Newsom of Discriminating Against Religion
California must "mandate equal treatment of persons and activities of a secular and religious nature" when deciding which public gatherings to allow.
Pastor Doesn't Apologize for Exposing 180 People to COVID-19 During Service
"I don't feel like the decision we made was irresponsible," Paster Jacobsen said during a Sunday sermon.
Pastor Who Illegally Held Church Services Released From House Detention
Pastor Tony Spell had been under house arrest since late April after he allegedly backed a bus into a man protesting his decision to hold large church services in defiance of public health restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
63 Percent of Religious Americans Say Coronavirus is Sign From God
According to the poll, "born-again Protestants" were most likely to feel that the coronavirus was a sign from God, with 43 percent feeling strongly, while 28 percent of both "mainline Protestants," and Catholics felt the same.
Church Network Unveils Plans to Hold Services May 31 Despite Regulations
Over 1,000 pastors in California have reportedly vowed to reopen their churches for in-person services on May 31, regardless of whether preventative restrictions meant to contain the spread of COVID-19 remain in place.
Nearly 200 Pastors Urge Nevada Governor to End In-Person Worship Ban
"We respectfully submit that the restrictions on in-person church services are more burdensome than they need to be in order to accomplish our shared goal of preventing the spread of COVID-19," the letter read.
Did the Supreme Court Forget How It Curtailed Religious Freedom?
Has the Supreme Court forgotten about its ruling in Employment Division v. Smith?
Religious Liberty Is Helping to Reopen America
Religious liberty sets an example for a reopening country.
I'm an Evangelical Fighting for the Catholic School System
A conservative evangelical stands for the Catholic school system.
The Supreme Court Has a New Chance to Stand Strong for Religious Liberty
Key religious liberty cases arrive at the Supreme Court.
Church Leaders Sue Michigan Governor Over COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Order
A group of church leaders in Michigan filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alleging her recent executive orders violated their First Amendment rights.
Ex Governor Defends Televangelist in Lawsuit Over Fake Coronavirus Cure
Jay Nixon, a lawyer and former two-term Democratic governor of Missouri, is defending Jim Bakker's "religious freedom" after the televangelist was sued by the state for allegedly promoting a fake coronavirus cure.
Trump's White Christian Support Falls Amid COVID-19 Lockdown: Poll
President Trump saw a double-digit drop in support among white Christians since coronavirus pandemic measures began in mid-March.
Pastor Allegedly Punches Rotary Club President Over Dueling Food Giveaways
The presence of a rival food giveaway may have caused a Florida pastor to lose his cool and allegedly knock out a Rotary club president who was arranging to give food to the needy.
Televangelist Asks for Financial Help After Hawking Fake Coronavirus Cure
Jim Bakker urged viewers to send him checks so he wouldn't have to "file for bankruptcy" after facing legal challenges for promoting a phony coronavirus cure.
Pastor Tony Spell to Hold Service Day of Prison Release; Accused of Assault
"I am not guilty of defying any orders," Spell said Tuesday. "The only thing I am guilty of is practicing my faith which was given to me by Jesus Christ himself."
Warrant Issued for Pastor That Allegedly Backed Bus Towards Virus Protester
"He shoots people obscene finger gestures and shouts vulgarities," Pastor Spell said of the protester on Monday.
Louisiana Megachurch Pastor Claims Parishioner Did Not Die of Coronavirus
Rev. Tony Spell, who has continued to hold large church services in defiance of public health restrictions due to COVID-19, claimed that a coroner's finding that an elderly church member died from the virus is "a lie."
Digital Worship May Create America's Next Spiritual Awakening
For decades, churches have been trying, seemingly in vain, to reach America's youngest generations. A global pandemic might end up changing that.
Will Christians Stand Up Against a Godless Kentucky Government?
What I am wondering is, both in the particular Kentucky case and around the country in general, where is the protest and opposition to this government lockdown of Christian places of worship?
Multiple States Are Exempting Churches From Stay-at-Home Orders
The states with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.—New York, New Jersey and Michigan—are among those including exemptions for religious services in their stay-at-home orders.
Kentucky Gov. Says In-Person Churchgoers Will Be Quarantined for 14 Days
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced 242 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, the state's largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
The Meaning of Good Friday Explained
"For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his."
God Wants Us to Protect Life—Not Our Rituals
Against all medical advice, some people have been sneaking group prayers—putting ceremonies ahead of saving lives. As a rabbi, I would have trouble honoring such individuals at our synagogue when this is over.
Louisiana Residents Protest Church for Defying Coronavirus Gatherings Ban
Rev. Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church has insisted that his parishioners are not in danger because COVID-19 is "politically motivated."
Israel's Chief Rabbinate Forbids Webcam Passover Seders Despite Coronavirus
Basing their decision in Jewish law, the Chief Rabbinate wrote, "The loneliness is painful, and we must respond to it... but not by desecrating the holiday."