RELIGION HEADLINES
Written by on August 9, 2024
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New federal rules designed to promote transgenderism amongst students at public schools and colleges are in effect now — but only across about half the nation. Courts have temporarily blocked enforcement in 25 states and hundreds of individual colleges and schools. The Biden administration’s rules are aimed primarily at Republican-majority states which have banned sex-change operations on kids. Those states have also barred males from using female restrooms or locker rooms, and banned males from playing on female sports teams.
Despite controversy caused by the opening ceremonies, faith is being given a place at the Summer Olympics in Paris. In an inconspicuous tent-like structure tucked away at the end of the athletes’ village, representatives from the five major global religions are making spiritual outreach to the athletes. Clergy representing Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism work in a shared hall where the more than 10,500 athletes and their staff can find information about worship and speak with a chaplain.
The South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to remove an abortion initiative from the November ballot. The court’s order follows a decision by Life Defense Fund to appeal the judge’s July ruling. The group sued in June, seeking to remove the measure and alleging various wrongdoing related to petition circulators. In May, abortion supporters submitted tens of thousands of signatures to qualify the initiative for the November ballot. Several other states will vote on abortion this fall.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection for a running mate will please the most liberal wing of the Democratic Party. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has made his state a bastion of liberal policy. He won the governor’s office in 2018, and Democratic control of the Legislature has allowed Walz and lawmakers to repeal pro-life laws, promote the LGBT agenda — especially amongst children — and legalize recreational marijuana use. He’s been a champion of other Democratic causes, including union organizing, and a 15-dollar-an-hour minimum wage.
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