Montreal Fines Church $2,500 for Hosting a Controversial American Singer
Christian artist Sean Feucht has been forced to find new venues for all six of his most recent shows in Canada.
Separation of Church and State
Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments in Classrooms Law
"If H.B. 71 goes into effect, Students will be subjected to unwelcome displays of the Ten Commandments for the entirety of their public school education. There is no opt-out option," the court's opinion reads.
A Split Supreme Court Says Oklahoma Can't Have a Religious Charter School
The deadlocked court doesn't provide much clarity to sticky questions about the limits of religious freedom.
The Supreme Court Is About To Hear 2 Education Cases. Neither Goes Far Enough.
The Court will weigh religious opt-outs and charter school discrimination. But true educational freedom means funding students, not systems.
Supreme Court Adds Two Potentially Significant Cases to OT2024 Docket
December certiorari grants on standing and religion are early holiday gifts for Court watchers.
Oklahoma Opens Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism
The taxpayer-funded office will investigate cases where religious freedom is trampled on while the state implements biblical study into the curriculum.
The Religious Vote Is Waning—And That Could Spell Trouble for Trump
As millions of Christians plan to sit out the election, church leaders face tough choices about how to inspire their congregations without violating the law.
Oklahoma Loosens Rules for Mandatory Classroom Bibles
The good news is that schools won't be forced to stock Trump-endorsed Bibles. The bad news is that they're still being forced to supply Bibles.
Oklahoma's Push for Bibles in Schools Comes With a Trump-Sized Price Tag
Ryan Walters' strict stipulations make it clear he’s steering Oklahoma schools to purchase Donald Trump’s Bibles at a hefty cost.
Oklahoma To Require Public Schools To Teach the Bible
"Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom," state Superintendent Ryan Walters announced last week.
What the Methodist Split Tells Us About American Political Polarization
However this denominational divorce plays out, theology around same-sex relationships isn’t the only thing driving Methodists apart.
Supreme Court Says High School Coach's Postgame Prayers Are Protected Free Speech
A 6–3 majority sees it as noncoercive and not a violation of the Establishment Clause.
San Francisco Archbishop Bars Nancy Pelosi From Communion Over Abortion Stance
This has nothing to do with the separation of church and state.
Liberals Have Rediscovered the 10th Amendment's Value During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Will they keep it in mind even if Joe Biden becomes president?
Civil Court Can't Decide What "Torah Law" Means, Even if Contract Calls for Applying It
So holds a Connecticut decision, I think correctly:
Quebec Nationalists: Teachers Shouldn't Wear 'Religious Signs,' But a Crucifix Hanging in the Legislature Is OK
The Coalition Avenir Quebec claims the crucifix hanging in the National Assembly isn't a religious symbol.
Mandatory 'In God We Trust' Signs Greet Florida Students at Start of School Year
Thanks to legislation that passed in March, all Florida public schools must display "In God We Trust" signage in "a conspicuous place."
No Freedom From the Church of America
The religion this church administers is Americanism, a species of nationalism.
13 Non-Pedophile Reasons Why You Can Hate Roy Moore
Just when you thought you couldn't like Moore any less.
Separation of Church and State
Protecting America From Religious Zealots
Conservatives are looking in the wrong place.
Montana Families Are Fighting for School Choice
Should a program that provides scholarships to private-schools exclude religious institutions?
The School Religious Holidays Problem is Really a Public Schooling Problem
It is almost impossible to treat all people equally with a single system of public schools. To foster peace and real unity, educational freedom is key.
On Town Prayer, the Majority Has Its Way
Some Americans still stuff their faith down the throats of the minority.
Appeal Filed to Stop Removal of Memorial Cross
Korean War memorial on public land in Southern California
Satanists Seeking To Put Up Statue Next To Ten Commandments at Oklahoma Statehouse
The constitutionality of the Ten Commandments monument has been questioned
Let's Divorce Marriage from the Government
Government neutrality is the best way to ensure fairness and social peace.
NC Lawmaker Wants Christian Prayers at Public Meetings
But none of that nasty heathen stuff
ACLU Sues Puerto Rico PD Over Official Prayers
On behalf of an atheist cop alleging harrassment
UK Prime Minister to Church of England: "Get With the Program" on Female Bishops
This is why the rebel colonials set up a separation of church and state
Cheerleaders' Religious Signs Can Stay While Judge Mulls Ruling
Is it a First Amendment violation?
Why Do So Many Believers Think Atheists Are Worse Than Rapists?
Looking for answers at the Reason Rally in Washington, D.C.
Among the Nonbelievers: Part II
Atheist activists in Orlando talk John Locke, religious toleration, presidential politics, and Don't Ask, But Do Tell.
Among the Nonbelievers
Atheist activists in Orlando talk separation of church and state, sick kids, and Evil God.
