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Faith and Fellowship: Baton Rouge's Upcoming Religious Events

November 29, 2025

Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public A

politics

Shopping Carts and Floods: A Grocery Store Dilemma

November 27, 2025

H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats

religion

High School Football and the Prayer Dilemma: What's Allowed?

November 17, 2025

The Supreme Court recently chose not to review a case about prayer at high school football games. This decision keeps a 25-year-old rule in place, which says student-led prayers at football games are not allowed. The case involved two Christian schools in Florida who wanted to pray over the loudspea

politics

Justice and Money: The Dreadlocks Case and Medicaid's Future

November 11, 2025

The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa

religion

Justice in a Tangle: The Case of Damon Landor and His Dreadlocks

November 5, 2025

Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, found himself in a tough spot when prison officials shaved his long hair during a 2020 stint for a drug-related offense. His faith forbids haircuts, and he had grown his hair nearly to his knees over two decades. Despite showing prison staff a federal court ruling that p

health

Why Vaccine Passports Might Be Needed Again

November 4, 2025

Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if

politics

The Shift in Power: How Politics and Religion Are Mixing Under Trump

October 22, 2025

The United States has always been a melting pot of different beliefs and ideas. But recently, there's been a noticeable shift in how religion and politics are intertwining. President Trump has been at the forefront of this change, creating offices and task forces that focus on Christian values. This

politics

Public Schools and Prayer: A New Debate

September 8, 2025

President Donald Trump recently spoke at a meeting in Washington, D. C. He announced plans to have the Department of Education issue new rules. These rules would protect prayer in public schools. However, he did not share many details or a timeline for this plan. Trump mentioned that the Bible was

politics

Faith and Schools: Trump's Big Talk on Religious Freedom

September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to address a significant gathering at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D. C. The event is part of the second meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission. This group was formed by Trump earlier this year through an executive order. Its goal is to protect the right

sports

Clark's Big Return: Fever's Star Shines Bright in Victory

June 15, 2025

The Indiana Fever had a lot to celebrate after their recent matchup. The team's star player, Caitlin Clark, made a triumphant return from injury. She scored an impressive 32 points, which is a season high for her. This was her first game back after missing five due to a left quad injury. She was