Writing at the First Amendment Center, Constitutional scholar David Hudson writes about the current Supreme Court makeup and its potential effect on a complex area of the law: Ten Commandment displays on government property. Much speculation is afoot over how the...
Baptist Joint Committee Director Brent Walker surveys the church-state landscape over the past decade. Verdict? The Establishment Clause suffered, the Free Exercise clause was strengthened, and religious liberty abroad "continues to be abysmal". You should...
Since French President Sarkozy made headlines suggesting the Muslim veil should be banned in France, a government panel has been devising recommendations and are prepared to release their report. While they may allow women to wear the face covering…in the street...
The 10% of Egyptians who are Christians live in constant fear, particularly now following an attack earlier this month after mass. The BBC reports that despite rhetoric from President Mubarek urging peace, many persecuted Copts believe other elements of Egyptian...
As you have probably heard by now, the Supreme Court's monumental and controversial decision in Citizens United says the government may not bar corporations – either for-profits or nonprofits – from spending money on independent, direct political...
A new study from the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies shows that nearly half of Americans are willing to admit to some level of bias against followers of Islam. RNS reports: The level of anti-Muslim prejudice — 43 percent of Americans admitted feeling at least...
