Happy Religious Freedom Day!
Written by Don Byrd
In honor of Religious Freedom Day, Baptist Joint Committee Executive Director Brent Walker has written a great piece for the Huffington Post.
European Court Rules Worker Has Right to Wear Cross on the Job
Written by Don Byrd
A European court ruled today that international religious freedom laws protect a British Airways employee’s right to wear a cross over her uniform.
Contraception Lawsuits and the Corporate Veil
Written by Don Byrd
Howard Friedman analyzes the corporate plaintiff claims against the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate at Religion Dispatches and notes an interesting irony.
Teacher Sues Over Forced Removal of Religious Items from Classroom
Written by Don Byrd
A teacher has filed a federal lawsuit in New York over the requirement that she remove Bible quotes, a “prayer box” and posters with religious messages from her classroom.
Judge: Denial of Group Prayer Violated Religious Freedom Rights of “American Taliban”
Written by Don Byrd
John Walker Lindh, known as the “American Taliban” because he is a U.S. citizen who was captured in 2001 fighting with the Taliban in Afghanistan, has won a religious freedom challenge.
Virginia State Senator to Introduce Constitutional Amendment on Prayer
Written by Don Byrd
State Senator Bill Stanley says he will introduce an amendment to the Virginia Constitution that would ensure the right to pray publicly.
