4th Circuit Rules Rowan County Commission Prayer Practice Unconstitutional
The 4th Circuit explained why the Rowan County Commission’s invocation practice differed from a recent Supreme Court case and must be struck down as unconstitutional.
House Committee Votes to Keep Provision Defunding Key Church Protection
Despite opposition by the BJC and other religious nonprofits, a House Committee tonight voted to keep intact a bill provision that would gut the Johnson Amendment.
Ten Commandment Monuments Continue to Generate Controversy
Why are the Ten Commandments such a church-state lightning rod? A monument controversy in New Mexico may be headed to the Supreme Court, while a dispute in Arkansas is just getting started.
July Brings New Laws on Religion in Public Schools in Kentucky, Florida
A “Bible Literacy Law” in Kentucky and a religious expression in public schools law in Florida have advocates and school officials concerned about unintended consequences.
Should City Commissioners Read Scripture to Attendees at Official Government Meetings?
A city commissioner in Deltona, Florida intends to keep reading Scripture at government meetings, despite warnings that the practice could violate the separation of church and state.
Social Studies Council Issues Guidance for Teaching About Religion in Public Schools
New guidance from Social Studies educators reinforces the reality that religious literacy can be an important part of public education when taught properly.
