Written by Don ByrdA Sikh student in Georgia’s Peachtree Charter Middle School was repeatedly harassed by classmates for his faith, according to a complaint filed by the Sikh Coalition. Now, the Department of Justice has announced an agreement requiring the school district in Dekalb County to implement harassment training and protect the child.
Written by Don ByrdWhen Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and Military Religious Freedom Foundation head Mikey Weinstein decide to argue an issue head-to-head, there is about a zero percent chance the tone will be calm and deferential. Bachmann took to the political arena, calling church-state advocates like Weinstein “anti-Christian” in a campaign letter to her supporters. She also accuses church-state separationists of wanting to deny military personnel the right to practice their faith.
Efforts to repeal the Louisiana Science Education Act fell short again last week when the state’s Senate Education Committee voted 3-2 to table the proposal. The legislation has been in effect since 2008. It allows teachers to bring in materials from outside the curriculum that are critical of scientific theories like evolution.
Written by Don ByrdIt’s May. That means flowers are blooming, the cover’s coming off the gas grill, and lawsuit threats are flying from all directions over commencement prayers. Am I the only one that gauges the time of year based on the church-state disputes in the air?
After complaints that last year’s graduation ceremonies contained too much inappropriate religious talk, Houston County schools in Georgia are going to try following the law this time around.
Written by Don ByrdMilitary chaplains minister to the spiritual needs of personnel, but are barred from proselytizing their religious point of view to servicemen and women unless they are seeking guidance voluntarily. In the same way, military officials may not use their positions of authority to promote religion or mandate religious activities. Neither may they base rewards and punishments on personnel’s religion. These are not new policies.
But you would never know that by following the recent tempest after the Pentagon reiterated that position last week.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.