Religious Persecution Plagues Most of the World
Written by Don ByrdThe Catholic News Weekly The Tablet relays findings from a new report on international religious persecution.
Senate FEMA Bill Would Undermine Church-State Separation
Written by Don ByrdDespite its clear dangers to church-state separation, a bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would authorize FEMA funds to repair houses of worship following natural disasters. The issue has been a contentious one in the months following Hurricane Sandy. The Baptist Joint Committee has been throughout a leading voice of principle, arguing that current FEMA restrictions should be maintained. Aid to churches necessarily entangles public money with religion improperly.
West Virginia Prosecutor Decides Ten Commandments Monument is A-OK
Written by Don ByrdA Ten Commandments monument will stay on the courthouse lawn in West Virginia’s Wyoming County, despite the ACLU’s concern that it violates the separation of church and state. Not to worry, says County Prosecutor Michael Cochrane.
Egypt Shows Perils of Democracy Without Freedom
Written by Don ByrdChurch-state columnist Charles Haynes says Egypt demonstrates why democracy must include individual freedoms to do any good.
Tennessee County’s Contract with Religious School Found Unconstitutional [UPDATED]
Written by Don Byrd
Alliance of Christian Military Chaplains Announces Narrow Religious Liberty Program
Written by Don ByrdUS News and World Report profiles a new religious liberty campaign involving thousands of military chaplains.
