Myrtle Beach Changes Prayer Policy

Written by Don Byrd
The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will no longer begin its meetings with a clergy-led, sectarian prayer. To avoid the appearance of religious endorsement, the Council will now open with an inclusive, non-sectarian invocation.

Religious Freedom Caucuses Emerge in State legislatures

Written by Don Byrd
State legislators in nine states have formed religious freedom caucuses, to “help legislators set state-specific agendas for strengthening religious liberties, learn from the experiences of sister states, and formulate religious freedom policy based on input from each state’s diverse faith communities.”

Quote of the Day: Rep. Paul Broun

Written by Don Byrd
From a speech given at Liberty Baptist Church in Hartwell, Georgia, Congressman Paul Broun (R-GA) explains that the Bible has all the answers a legislator needs.