Ten Commandments Monument Outside PA School Sparks Controversy

Written by Don Byrd
A Ten Commandments monument has been outside Valley High School in New Kensington, Pennsylvania for more than 50 years years. That tradition is finally coming under scrutiny after a complaint filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation raised concerns about the church-state implications of the display.

Anti-Evolution Bill Passes Tennessee Senate

Written by Don Byrd
The Tennessee Senate passed legislation that purports to empower public school science teachers with the right to discuss anti-evolution views, including creationism, in class. The Wall Street Journal has more:

Increasing Number of Americans Say There’s Too Much Religious Talk in Politics

The Pew Research Center has released the results of its latest study into American attitudes regarding religion and politics. On the question: “Do you think there has been too much, too little or the right amount of expressions of religious faith and prayer by...

Religious Leaders Urge FL Governor to Veto Inspirational Messages Bill

A coalition of religious leaders is urging Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto controversial legislation that would require school districts to allow students to deliver “inspirational messages,” including religious proselytizing during mandatory school...

Northern Arapaho Tribe Given Religious Freedom License for Bald Eagles

Written by Don Byrd
Seeking to accommodate the religious freedom needs of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has granted a license to kill 2 bald eagles this year. The Wyoming Tribe uses eagle feathers in religious ceremony and have long sought leave to hunt the formerly threatened species for that purpose.

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