Are the Ten Commandments Headed Back to the Supreme Court?

Veteran Court reporter Linda Greenhouse believes they may be, and that this time the votes could be there to deal a blow to the separation of church and state. Believe it or not, a familiar Ten Commandments case is now heading back to the Supreme Court. The court has...

Pending Legislation Revives Hiring Discrimination Controversy

Today's NYTimes reports on pending legislation – the reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – that includes a religious discrimination provision receiving attention. The section in question would require...

Isn’t the Economy Bad, or Something?

Congressman John Fleming (R-LA) frames the November election in very disturbing terms, drawing from a mistaken view of American religious identity. It's not just inappropriate, damaging rhetoric – though it is that, appealing to easy fears of cultural...

Quote of the Day

From yesterday's press briefing with White House spokesman Bill Burton: Q    Can we expect the President to speak out any more on Islamic community center near Ground Zero?  And also, will the White House play any role in discussions about moving...

Legendary College Coach Admits Improper Proselytizing

The Florida Baptist Witness interviews recently retired Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, who confessed he regularly subjected his teams to Christian devotionals and used his position of power to evangelize to each and every player. My emphasis: Because of...

Christmas Comes Early: Virginia AG Offers Holiday Display Opinion

Responding to an inquiry from a state legislator, Ken Cuccinelli, the new Attorney General of Virginia has issued a 5-page opinion (pdf) on the constitutionality of Christmas holiday displays on government property, including those "depicting the birth of Jesus...