Oregon Legislature Votes to Repeal Religious Clothing Ban

The Oregon legislature took one step closer toward ending the ban prohibiting public school teachers from wearing religious attire in the classroom. The Senate voted 21-9 to send the repeal to Governor Kulongoski, who is expected to sign it.  Champions in the...

NC County to Appeal Prayer Ruling

Despite the strong ruling finding their opening prayer policy unconstitutional, and the near-certain costs to come in continuing the fight, the Forsyth County, NC Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 last night to appeal the decision. The Winston Salem-Journal reports...

AU Alleges Electioneering by Tax-Exempt Liberty University

Americans United for the Separation of Church and State has filed a letter of complaint with the IRS over Liberty University's involvement with a Virginia election.  “This is one of the most blatant and dishonest attempts to influence an election by a...

Faith-Based Advisory Council Releases Recommendations

Under the leadership of former Baptist Joint Committee counsel Melissa Rogers, the reform task force of President Obama's Faith-Based Advisory Council has completed its year of work with a report detailing 12 recommendations. Michelle Boorstein offers a glimpse:...

Dubois Reiterates: Obama Faith-Based Office Not About Money

Via Religion Clause, a speech Thursday by White House Faith-Based Office head Joshua Dubois gives the clearest picture yet of the goals and philosophies of President Obama in partnerships between government and religious organizations. Here's a snippet: President...

Kentucky Senate Committee Approves Bible Course

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on yesterday's Senate Education Committee vote, approving an elective course on the Bible to be taught in Kentucky public schools. Legislation calls on the Education Department to develop guidelines and a curriculum. As often...