The US Supreme Court in 1879 ruled that polygamy is “an offense against society,” holding that it is not protected by religious freedom, just as “human sacrifice” is not protected. One hundred-thirty-two years later, a lawsuit brought by an openly polygamous family – stars of TLC’s reality show “Sister Wives” – asks whether their personal [...]
The First Amendment to the Constitution contains two instructions to public officials, or more specifically to Congress.
The first is the Establishment Clause, which restrains Congress from making any laws “respecting an establishment of religion.”
The second is the Free Exercise Clause, which tells Congress that it cannot make any law “prohibiting the free exercise” [...]
Graduation ceremonies are, by their nature, boring. The bookend of an educational phase is supposed to be a solemn occasion, launching you into the world with the gravity of education behind you. That’s how they’re designed.
And, by and large, most graduation speeches are the same. Not dissimilar to Ben Stein’s signature performance in “Ferris [...]
Fourth of July weekend is here and so is the celebration of our country’s independence. I am especially excited about the concepts that our Founding Fathers set forth to establish freedom for us.
E. Pluribus Unum, from many, one, is the motto of our republic. Part of this many is the concept of many faiths and [...]
The First Amendment guarantees American citizens the right to practice their faith without the fear of prejudice. Yet, the dozen or so religious groups whose beliefs involve the sacramental use of marijuana can often find themselves on the wrong side of the law. In Christian churches, wine is often consumed as part of the service. [...]
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