Jury Convicts Amish for Hate Crimes
Written by Don Byrd
A jury in Ohio has found a group of Amish, accused of forcibly cutting the hair of fellow Amish they deemed impure in their faith, guilty of hate crimes.
Memphis Announces New Council Prayer Policy
Written by Don Byrd
Following a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation warning of an impending lawsuit, the City Council of Memphis has announced a new invocation policy.
Signs we’re taking ‘no religious test’ seriously
By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director
The upcoming election will be an important one and certainly historic in at least one sense. In the 223 years of our republic, this will be the first time that no white Anglo-Saxon Protestant will appear on either ticket of the two major parties for president or vice president.
Religious liberty and individual states
By K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
During this election season, the presidential race is the primary focus for political energy. That makes sense, given the important role of the presidency and the varied and tremendous challenges our government faces. In many states, however, there are also election efforts under way with ramifications for religious liberty specifically.
Rick Perry Loses It: Satan Reponsible for Church-State Separation?
Written by Don Byrd
Texas Governor Rick Perry has said some pretty outrageous things over the last year about the separation of church and state. Well he’s outdone himself, with some horrifying rhetoric, even for an election year.
