Stimulus Spending Includes $140 Million in Faith-Based Funding

A report from Politico finds the federal government's stimulus spending has sent significant funds to faith-based organizations. [A]n analysis by POLITICO found that at least $140 million in stimulus money has gone to faith-based groups, the result of an...

The Wrong Lesson?

Today's Washington Times carries a disappointing editorial, calling on law enforcement to engage in religious discrimination (my emphasis): Not all political and religious affiliations are equally legitimate, and some need to be targeted. Terrorism is a form of...

Happy Hanukkah!

Last night began the Jewish Festival of Lights, an 8-day celebration of faith, hope and perseverance. A hearty Happy Hanukkah to all of my readers who will be lighting a Menorah tonight. I see that The White House will hold an event commemorating the holiday this...

“War on Christmas” Silly Season Roundup

In a sign that the season truly has begun, the Christmas Wars are now in full swing. In Denver, a group of protesters are choosing billboards over picketing as a way to call attention to the Nativity scene at the City & County Building, where it has been displayed...

Support for Defamation of Religion Laws Declines in UN

Last week, a committee of the UN General Assembly once again voted for a resolution urging laws that protect against the "vilification of religion." The U.S. and many Western countries have objected in the past on the grounds that such laws...