/tags/religion Religion en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:07:41 GMT /2025-07-16/ohio-religious-leaders-react-to-irs-relaxing-its-stance-on-churches-endorsing-political-candidates Ohio churches are having mixed reactions to news that the Internal Revenue Service will relax enforcement of the ban on churches as tax-exempt entities from endorsing political candidates. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:07:41 GMT /2025-07-16/ohio-religious-leaders-react-to-irs-relaxing-its-stance-on-churches-endorsing-political-candidates Jo Ingles /news/2025-06-27/catholic-diocese-of-columbus-lowers-age-for-children-to-get-confirmation-to-4th-grade Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments for Catholics where a baptized person affirms their commitment to God and the Catholic Church. Previously, the sacrament was typically offered to children between the ages of 12 and 16. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:33:09 GMT /news/2025-06-27/catholic-diocese-of-columbus-lowers-age-for-children-to-get-confirmation-to-4th-grade George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-06-24/lifewise-academy-argues-religious-groups-have-legal-right-to-decide-who-teaches-faith The legal filing in the Ohio Supreme Court stems from a complaint a former employee made to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:11:05 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-24/lifewise-academy-argues-religious-groups-have-legal-right-to-decide-who-teaches-faith Allie Vugrincic /2025-05-28/what-is-going-on-with-columbus-stalled-muslim-youth-centers On Sunbury Road, a would-be Muslim Community Youth Center building sits half finished. In Forest Park, the Muslim American Society of Columbus has aspirations for a grand youth center. And in Hilliard, Noor Islamic Cultural Center has hit a legal roadblock in its expansion attempt. Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-28/what-is-going-on-with-columbus-stalled-muslim-youth-centers Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-03-27/lifewise-academy-reports-record-growth-surpassing-goal-for-school-year LifeWise Academy, a program that provides off-site Bible study for public school students during school hours, released a report saying they are now in more than 600 schools nationwide. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:17:26 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-27/lifewise-academy-reports-record-growth-surpassing-goal-for-school-year Katie Geniusz /news/2025-02-26/drops-in-religious-affiliation-have-leveled-off-study-says The data comes from the Pew Research Center's most recent Religious Landscape Study. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:21:14 GMT /news/2025-02-26/drops-in-religious-affiliation-have-leveled-off-study-says Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-01-14/lifewise-academy-brings-in-record-revenue-during-year-of-rapid-growth-for-christian-nonprofit LifeWise Academy, which holds off-site school day Bible study classes for public school students, doubled its revenue as a nonprofit in the last fiscal year. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:50:22 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-14/lifewise-academy-brings-in-record-revenue-during-year-of-rapid-growth-for-christian-nonprofit George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-12-27/lifewise-academy-settles-copyright-lawsuit-with-parent-who-posted-curriculum-online LifeWise was suing Zachary Parrish of Indiana after he obtained and shared the nonprofit's curriculum online. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:58:32 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-27/lifewise-academy-settles-copyright-lawsuit-with-parent-who-posted-curriculum-online Allie Vugrincic /sports/2024-12-11/ohio-state-university-football-players-are-leading-a-religious-revival-on-campus Ohio State University football players are not only stars on the gridiron, some are also Christian evangelists who have baptized teammates and fellow students. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:22:23 GMT /sports/2024-12-11/ohio-state-university-football-players-are-leading-a-religious-revival-on-campus Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2024-11-18/ohio-offers-a-new-way-to-use-public-money-for-christian-schools-opponents-say-its-unconstitutional The Ohio case shows how governments can push the envelope to funnel money to private schools. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:02:59 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-18/ohio-offers-a-new-way-to-use-public-money-for-christian-schools-opponents-say-its-unconstitutional Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press