Report: High School Bible Courses Offered in 43 States

The Bible Literacy Project is reporting that this school year, 350 schools spread over 43 different states, are offering Bible-based courses using their curriculum, "The Bible and Its Influence". Texas schools have adopted the course in large numbers this...

Will Health Reform include Religious Support?

Herb Silverman explains the Secular Coalition for America's objections to three amendments to the controversial health reform bill being marked up in the Senate Finance Committee. Included are a "conscience clause" provision that "would allow...

Pulpit Freedom Sunday Update

Following up on an earlier post , the AP reports that about 80 pastors "preached partisan sermons" Sunday in an effort to generate a test case over pulpit politicking and IRS regulations for tax-exempt organizations. The Alliance Defense Fund's previous...

Mojave Cross Case Examined, Predicted

The Washington Post's Robert Barnes takes a look at the dispute over the Mojave National Preserve cross, which will be considered by the Supreme Court next month, and tries to read what tea leaves may exist.  The Supreme Court has had trouble coming up with...

Texas Continues Social Studies Debate

The Houston Chronicle's Gary Scharrer reports that the Texas Board of Education continues to be divided on the issue of religion in the Social Studies curriculum, especially the role it played in the founding of the country.   Getting experts to agree on the...