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Religion and Government

Where the separation of church and state has narrowed, speeding a collision between public and private interests

Posted inReligion, Religion and Government

School board’s lawyers in prayer fight have ties to mega-church pastor

by Amy Julia Harris March 11, 2016March 14, 2016

The pastor of a southern California mega-church is entangling himself in local school board politics –again.

Posted inReligion and Government

School board enlists Christian law firm to fight order to stop praying

by Amy Julia Harris March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

A California school board has enlisted a Christian law firm to appeal a judge’s order banning the board’s members from praying and reading the Bible during public meetings.

Posted inHidden Abuse Under the Watchtower, Religion, Religion and Government

A reader’s guide to the Jehovah’s Witnesses child sex abuse scandal

by Trey Bundy February 29, 2016January 30, 2018

Here’s a quick rundown of the major findings from our running investigation into the religion’s efforts to hide child sex abuse.

Posted inReligion, Religion and Government, The God Loophole

The religious freedom loophole

by Julia B. Chan February 27, 2016July 1, 2021

In this episode of Reveal, we explore the tricky territory of religious freedom and how different groups have exploited this loophole across the U.S.

Posted inReligion, Religion and Government

Judge tells school board to stop proselytizing and praying

by Amy Julia Harris February 18, 2016February 19, 2016

The Chino Valley school board’s meetings featured calls to “find Jesus” and convert members of the public.

Posted inHidden Abuse Under the Watchtower, Religion, Religion and Government

Jehovah’s Witnesses shield child sex abusers from police, report says

by Trey Bundy December 7, 2015February 18, 2016

Jehovah’s Witnesses policies allow child sexual abusers to operate within their congregations without fear that they will be reported to police, according to a new report published by the Australian government.

Posted inReligion, Religion and Government

Modern-day witch trials: Law enforcement target Mexican folk religion

by Matt Smith October 16, 2015June 30, 2021

Santa Muerte, the goddess of death, is worshipped by millions of Mexican Catholics. But law enforcement agencies are going after believers, claiming that there is a link between the popular folk religion and the narcotics trade.

Posted inReligion, Religion and Government

Internal struggles at US mosques seep into secular courts

by Fariba Nawa August 31, 2015June 30, 2021

Historically, the Muslim American community has kept its disputes private. But as the number of mosques increases and Muslims integrate with mainstream America, conflicts are seeping into secular courts from California to Texas and Florida.

Posted inImmigration, Religion and Government

Embattled school board under fire again after leader’s divisive rant

by Amy Julia Harris August 21, 2015June 30, 2021

Hundreds of parents are calling for the resignation of the vice president of a Southern California school board, which already has drawn a lawsuit over proselytizing from the dais, after he railed against gay marriage, adoptions by gay couples and immigration during a public meeting.

Posted inHidden Abuse Under the Watchtower, Religion, Religion and Government

5 hardships faced by victims of Jehovah’s Witnesses sexual abuse

by Byard Duncan August 11, 2015June 30, 2021

The Jehovah’s Witnesses leadership has created a secretive system to conceal allegations of sexual abuse within its congregations. Reveal’s investigat

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