Editorial
Editorial: House Church
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Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott looks at the groups supporting Grand v. City of University Heights, Ohio, the Supreme Court home worship case TWH covered on Monday, and finds himself skeptical of their intentions.
News
Serpent’s Key Owner Challenges Pennsylvania’s Fortune-Telling Ban
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A Pagan shop owner’s federal lawsuit and a legislative repeal effort are challenging Pennsylvania’s fortune-telling law, raising broader questions about antiquated divination statutes that remain in force across several states and municipalities.
Culture
White House Report Says Smithsonian History Museum Shifted from History to Activism
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A White House report targeting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History raises broader questions about religion, historical interpretation, colonialism, and how minority communities are represented within publicly supported cultural institutions.
Law
Supreme Court to Hear Home Worship Case; Decision Could Affect Covens and Other Minority Faiths
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a religious liberty case examining home worship and zoning laws. Although centered on an Orthodox Jewish prayer group, the ruling could shape legal protections for Wiccan covens and other minority faith communities that gather in private homes.
News
Army Implements Chaplain Uniform Changes as DoD Revises Religious Affiliation Codes
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Following criticism over revised military faith codes, the Pentagon issued corrections as the Army rolled out new chaplain uniform policies, prompting renewed questions about representation, visibility, and support for Pagan and other minority faith communities.