The US Commission on International Religious Freedom sent a letter to President Obama in advance of his trip to India and Indonesia later this month, urging a discussion on religious liberty. Both countries are on USCIRF’s Watch List due to the nature and extent...
Overturning a lower court's ruling, the 7th Circuit has ruled Illinois' law requiring a moment of silence at the beginning of the school day to be constitutional. In today's decision, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court found the law constitutional because it does...
St. John United Church of Christ in Indianapolis is challenging about the historic building designation prohibiting it from selling the property to developers. Church leaders say the church needs $1 million in repairs and renovations, including immediate work to the...
In a state struggling through its own mosque construction controversy, a new poll finds support for Muslims and for the building is strong. 66% of Tennesseans either support or do not object to the proposed Islamic Center in Murfreesboro. In addition, 67% support...
Greg Sargent tries to get to the bottom of the strange rumor that Islamic-based Sharia Law has in some way taken over law enforcement of some Michigan cities. It's obviously untrue and – as Lawrence O'Donnell pointed out last night – would be...
