BJC “Disappointed” in Supreme Court Decision

In a statement following yesterday's Supreme Court decision rejecting taxpayers' right to sue Arizona over the constitutionality of its tuition tax credit scheme, the Baptist Joint Committee expressed its concerns. “This is a disappointing...

KY Appeals Court to Consider Seminary Tenure Ruling

When a seminary or other religious academic institution offers its professors tenure in an employment contract, does it mean anything?  Lexington Theological Seminary professor Jimmy Kirby, who was dismissed despite having tenure, believes it should and that...

Army Atheists at Fort Bragg Seek Official Recognition

AP reports that a group of atheist, humanist and agnostic troops have petitioned the Army for official recognition as a "faith" group. If the Fort Bragg group succeeds, it will be overseen by the Chaplain Corps. That might seem contradictory for a group...

Junior High Student Challenges Long Hair Suspension

The ACLU of Louisiana has filed suit against a Louisiana school district for suspending a Native American student over the length of his hair. "Seth Chaisson has the right to exercise his beliefs, just as any other student does," said Marjorie R. Esman, ACLU...