Public Prayer Case: Will Supreme Court Go Big or Small?
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“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
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“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
“A key court case may determine whether we begin looking over our shoulders.” Religious Test
“While Plaintiffs may be inconvenienced or offended by the appearance of the motto on currency, these burdens are a far cry from the coercion, penalty, or denial of benefits required under the ‘substantial burden’ standard,” Judge Harold Baer Jr. wrote.
“According to a federal appeals court in San Francisco, California legislators did not infringe on the free-speech rights of Christian counselors when they adopted a bill banning reparative therapy for minors.” WORLD
“The Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations stated that its members and 66 others who served on three panels created by the commission had ‘much accord’ that ‘a member of the clergy should be permitted to say whatever he or she believes is appropriate in the context of a religious worship service without fear of government reprisal, even when such communications include content related to political candidates.’”
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