Wisconsin School District Sued Over Graduation in Church

Americans United filed suit today on behalf of students and parents of a Wisconsin school district, arguing that commencement ceremonies in a local megachurch create an "atmosphere that makes non-Christians uncomfortable."An AU press release provides more...

White House Mum on Prayer Day Plans [UPDATED]

In recent years, the National Day of Prayer has become a White House event. President Bush hosted religious leaders in the East Room for a ceremony in honor of the annual event. But it remains to be seen how or if the new administration will acknowledge the day, which...

9th Circuit Gives Arizona Tax Credit Challenge New Life

The Arizona Supreme Court has already upheld a law that gives tax credits for private school scholarship donations, but a lawsuit claiming the application of the law has had the effect of advancing religion can go forward, according to a decision by a unanimous 9th...

In Farewell Speech, Hastey Urges Baptist Commitment to Freedom

When it comes to a commitment to historic Baptist principles of freedom, few leaders have can claim the impact of Stan Hastey over the last 20 years. In his final address to the Alliance of Baptists over the weekend, he urged the group to maintain the ideals of...