Written by Don Byrd
Accused of violating the separation of church and state by — among other things — requiring his players to attend pre-game meals featuring religious messages, Walker County (GA) high school football coach Mark Mariakis is being defended by school officials who claim his conduct is lawful and that future events will not feature religious messages.
Written by Don Byrd
In a colorful decision addressing the issue of legislative prayer, a District Court in Tennessee has ruled that a challenge to the Hamilton County Commission’s invocation practice is not “ripe” enough to warrant an injunction.
Written by Don Byrd
The Republican Party platform adopted yesterday includes a section on religious liberty, repeating the claim that the Obama Administration has engaged in a “war on religion.”
Written by Don Byrd
Howard Friedman at Religion Clause has the lineup of clergy providing invocations and benedictions at the Republican National Convention this week. It is an impressively diverse bunch. Plus, Cardinal Timothy Dolan is now scheduled to pray at both the RNC and DNC.
Written by Don Byrd
John Walker Lindh, the American convicted of aiding the Taliban and sentenced to 20 years in a federal facility in Indiana, is challenging the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ policy prohibiting him from praying with other Muslim inmates.
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.