PA Judge: Homeless Feeding Program is Religious Exercise
Written by Don Byrd
A Pennsylvania Judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring Philadelphia officials from enforcing a city ordinance that outlaws feeding the homeless in a public park.
Campaign Turns Back to Religious Freedom Issue?
Written by Don Byrd
Not exactly news-making substance, but both President Obama and Governor Romney are back on the issue of the Affordable Care mandates and religious freedom.
That Didn’t Take Long: ACLU Files Suit Against Missouri Amendment
Written by Don Byrd
Just hours after Missouri voters approved a troubling constitutional amendment on Tuesday, the state’s ACLU office filed suit in federal court challenging a very specific element of the broad measure on behalf of prisoners. …
Interfaith Alliance Head Slams LA Vouchers
Written by Don Byrd
Reverend Welton Gaddy, Director of the Interfaith Alliance and Pastor at Northminster Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana, has written an open letter to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, arguing that the state’s school voucher program threatens religious freedom by using taxpayer dollars to teach theology. …
Murfreesboro Mosque Receives Occupancy Permit
Written by Don Byrd
After years of delay caused by protest, litigation and at least one act of domestic terrorism, the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is finally set to open its doors. …
