A University of Kentucky employee successfully argued that using AI violated his deeply held humanist beliefs. Now, a national organization is ready to help other workers seek similar religious exempt...

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(RNS) — David Durman, an administrator at the University of Kentucky, said using AI would cause him to offload his thinking and decision making, which would violate his humanist views. He hopes other ...

In Perry v. Dordt University , (IA Sup. Ct., Oct. 23, 2026), the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's holding that plaintiff, a Dodt...

(RNS) — David Durman, an administrator at the University of Kentucky, said using AI would cause him to offload his thinking and decision making, which would violate his humanist views. He hopes other ...

The article reports that several U.S. military personnel are seeking religious exemptions to avoid participating in the live-streamed execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, as ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hasan, who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, is scheduled to be executed on December 3, 2026, following an order signed by Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle. Hegseth has publicly stated that the execution will be livestreamed, drawing criticism from military religious freedom advocates and some Republicans. Michael Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation reported that at least six service members, including two Catholics and four Protestants, are seeking exemptions based on their religious beliefs, which prohibit taking a life. Weinstein anticipates 120 to 180 additional requests in the coming weeks. One soldier reportedly expressed concern about his children witnessing him pull the trigger. Retired Air Force Major General Steven Lepper, a former deputy judge advocate general, noted that while military rules allow for conscientious objectors to all wars, they do not provide exemptions for specific assignments like participating in an execution. He described the situation as 'lawful but awful.' Weinstein also warned that broadcasting the execution could elevate Hasan to martyr status, fulfilling what he called 'his dream.' The Pentagon has not responded to inquiries about the planned livestream. Republican Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) criticized public executions as characteristic of oppressive dictatorships, not American values, while Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, expressed doubt about the livestream's occurrence and stated he would not watch it if it happened. The article highlights growing opposition to Hegseth's decision, emphasizing the ethical and religious concerns raised by military personnel and the potential implications for military morale and public perception.

A petition for certiorari ( full text ) was filed last week with the U.S. Supreme Court in Perry v. Marteney,  (Sup.Ct., cert.  filed 9/4/20...

Research finds Americans judge religious exemption requests by political alignment, supporting claims that match their own ideology and doubting those that do not.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical treatment as their children die. At least five sets of...

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A 34-year-old software engineer was granted a religious exemption from using AI at her job at an entertainment company.

Legal experts say employers must take AI-related religious objections seriously, as a 2023 ruling raised the bar for denying such accommodations.

In Vesterman v. New York City Department of Education ,  (2d Cir., June 3, 2026), the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismiss...

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An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow health care providers to refuse to treat patients based on their personal or religious beliefs. LGBQ+ adults in affected states were 71%...

An increasing number of laws aim to roll back LGBTQ+ people’s ability to access health care, leading to cascading effects on their well-being.

In Mora v. New York State Unified Court System , (2nd Circuit, March 30, 2026), the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal...

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