Church and State

“The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday for Town of Greece vs. Galloway, a case addressing the constitutionality of sectarian prayers at a town board meeting.” CPost

Are Churches making America Poor?

Ahead of Supreme Court Case, Obama Admin Backs Christian Prayers at NY Town’s Meetings

“The bill asserts that each state has the right to determine how to apply the Constitution and ‘does not prohibit states or their subsidiaries from making laws respecting an establishment of religion.’” North Carolina Aims to Preserve Government Prayer—by Taking Steps Toward a State Religion

“Party members hope to institute religious doctrines in Russian society, get honest people appointed to government, and fight against corruption.”

“Rubio, a week after being called ‘The Republican Savior’ on the cover of Time, framed many political issues in religious terms.”

“Currently, America’s separation of church and state prevents churches and religious institutions from receiving public funds, even if those funds are used to repair damage caused by natural disasters.”

Westboro Baptist Church Files Proposition 8 Amicus Brief

“New poll examines attitudes toward religious freedom and who gets blamed for perceived restrictions.”

“Today, President Barack Obama continued the tradition of observing Religious Freedom Day with a presidential proclamation. But this year, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty critiqued his use of “freedom of worship” rhetoric—a debate that first arose in 2010.”