Religious Right Pushes Americans Into “No Religion” Column
Written by Don Byrd
A new study shows 1/5 of all Americans now claim no religious affiliation, and one researcher says it’s mostly a reaction to the religious right.
Quote of the Day: Rep. Paul Broun
Written by Don Byrd
From a speech given at Liberty Baptist Church in Hartwell, Georgia, Congressman Paul Broun (R-GA) explains that the Bible has all the answers a legislator needs.
1,477 Pastors Challenge IRS Tax-Exempt Policy
Written by Don Byrd
A record 1,477 pastors participated in this year’s Pulpit Freedom Sunday, a yearly event in which pastors attempt to bait the IRS into a legal battle over the regulation prohibiting non-profit organizations like churches from endorsing candidates while claiming tax-exempt status.
Bible Publisher Challenges Contraception Mandate, Definition of Religious Organization
Written by Don Byrd
A for-profit business that makes money publishing Bibles and other religious material joined the list of dozens of other organizations in filing a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the Affordable Care Act’s requirement to provide insurance coverage that includes access to contraception, given the religious mission of the business.
Graduation in Church Proponents Ask US Supreme Court for Extension to Appeal
Written by Don Byrd
It looks like we may get an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after all in the dispute over the use of a church sanctuary for high school commencement ceremonies in Elmbrook, Wisconsin.
Justice Breyer Helps Open BJC’s New Center for Religious Liberty
Written by Don Byrd
It’s here! The Baptist Joint Committee’s new Center for Religious Liberty is open, after a ceremony Monday that included remarks from Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
