Wisconsin-based religious freedom group is suing Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a possible Republican presidential contender, in an effort to block his promotion of and participation in an all-day Christian prayer event to be held Aug. 6, arguing that it violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
The Freedom From Religious Foundation, which claims [...]
BINGHAMTON — Should a prayer be said before each Broome County Legislature meeting? And, if so, what type?
The somewhat controversial topic is one that has been discussed nationwide, and now Broome’s legislators are tackling it.
When it comes to many of Broome’s monthly legislature meetings, a member of the group [...]
(ABP) — On June 2, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York City can block religious groups from using public school facilities for worship services. This ruling is significant far beyond its immediate context.
Churches hold worship services in public places with greater regularity than some [...]
It’s unsettling news: One in five voters would be less likely to vote for a Mormon candidate for president, according to a new Gallup Poll.
Doesn’t the Constitution say, in Article VI, “No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States”?
Didn’t John [...]
WASHINGTON (RNS) As the U.S. Supreme Court ends its 2010-2011 term this week, legal scholars say a decision issued two months ago is likely to resonate within church-state debates for years to come.
On April 4, the justices rejected a challenge to an Arizona school tuition credit program that largely benefits religious schools, saying taxpayers [...]
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