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This week’s religious freedom news takes us across the country and into some important conversations about faith, government, safety, and belonging. From clergy members putting their freedom on the line in protest of immigration enforcement, to a federal judge weighing whether immigration arrests can take place at houses of worship, religious communities continue to find themselves directly involved in some of the nation’s biggest debates. At the same time, Jewish communities

What Is the Religious Liberty Commission? The Presidential Religious Liberty Commission was established by President Donald Trump through Executive Order 14291 on May 1, 2025. It is housed within the U.S. Department of Justice. Its stated mission is to advise the White House Faith Office and the Domestic Policy Council on religious-liberty policy, recommend ways to protect religious liberty in the United States, identify threats to religious freedom, and develop strategies f

Here is your weekly religious news!! As always, let us know what you think! Federal Government & Administrative Actions Religious Liberty Commission Releases Draft Report President Trump received the final draft of the Religious Liberty Commission on June 26, 2026. The commission was established in 2025 and conducted seven hearings over the following year. Its hearings covered religious liberty in the military, education, healthcare, the public and private sectors, parental

The Aquarian Tabernacle Church, in support of the Pagans, Wiccans, and practitioners of earth-centered, polytheistic, and non-Abrahamic spiritual paths across Tennessee and the United States, issues this formal rebuttal to the recent public statements of Tennessee State Representative and gubernatorial candidate Monty Fritts.

When Beck agreed to let a local publication write about their new metaphysical shop in 2023, they thought it would be a simple way to introduce themselves to the community while suporting a local news outlet. The shop hadn't even officially opened yet. The article was mostly about the business and the nonprofit they had been working with. But in the very last line, it mentioned that the shop planned to offer tarot readings. That single sentence changed everything. On October

This is all the pagan news you need to know about from this week, some community events, astrological movements, and PUP-dates (Pagan Unity Press updates).. get it.. I’ll see myself out ANYWAAAYYYY yall aren’t here for the puns so let’s get into it! Faith & Freedom Constitution Over Campaign Rhetoric (PUP deep dive coming) Republican candidate Monty Fritts said in a recent sit-down interview that, if elected, he would work toward banning mosques and what he described as "paga

When religion is discussed as a force shaping modern far-right politics, the conversation almost always centers on Christian nationalism. Yet another religious current has quietly become woven into some extremist schools: folkish Heathenry, a racially exclusive fringe interpretation of modern Norse Paganism that provides symbols, narratives, and rituals for white nationalist movements. Its influence is often overlooked because its members appear to be acting as individuals. J

The Back Story For Damon Landor, a practicing Rastafarian, keeping his hair uncut is not a matter of personal preference but a deeply held religious conviction. He filed a lawsuit after alleging that Louisiana prison officials forcibly shaved his head despite knowing his beliefs, arguing that the act violated his rights under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). That federal law protects the religious practices of incarcerated people in state pri

Today we are giving briefs, links, and information about all the Pagan news that happened this week! Please sit, sip, and read! Legal and Community State Zoning Laws: A pending U.S. Supreme Court home worship case involving Orthodox Jews could have major implications for Wiccan covens and minority faith groups that hold rituals and gatherings in private residences. Our Source: https://wildhunt.org/2026/07/supreme-court-to-hear-home-worship-case-decision-could-affect-covens-an

Aftyn is the representative for the 51st district of Tennessee (part of Davidson County). She has build her brand on "caring loudly" and has used her background a a licensed social worker to be the best advocate for her constituents. Here is her website if you are interested in learning more about her: https://www.aftynbehn.com/about-aftyn-behn Here is Aftyn's Response: Reverend Miller, Thank you for this, and for the work you're already doing. Gathering testimony, building

In an era where religious freedoms for our troops is up in the air, we are writing letters to our reps to protect these freedoms for our troops! Below is a letter written in partnership with both active duty and retired military personel. Dear Senator/Representative, I am writing as a Tennessee constituent, an ordained minister, and a member of the Heathen and Pagan community. I am deeply concerned by recent reports that the Department of Defense has significantly reduced its