Written by Don Byrd
The NY State Senate yesterday passed a bill assuring religious groups including churches access to school buildings during non-instructional time. The legislation would supersede New York City’s ban on the use of schools for religious worship, which courts recently upheld as constitutional.
Written by Don Byrd
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has proposed a new Religious Freedom Restoration Act which would greatly expand conscience clause provisions in the arena of health care. The legislation proposal comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the Obama Administration’s decision not to exempt religious schools and hospitals from a requirement that health insurance for employees cover contraception.
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
ABCNews’ Jake Tapper asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney today about the administration’s controversial decision interpretation of health care reform legislation to require employers’ health coverage to include contraception. Specifically at issue is the decision by HHS not to exempt some religious institutions including churches and hospitals from the coverage requirement.
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.