The Bibles are back: Navy lodges scuttle removal plan
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“In June, the U.S. Navy ordered housekeepers at thousands of Navy-owned guest lodges near U.S. and international bases to remove the Bibles and any other ‘religious materials’ from their rooms.” RNS
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IRS to Atheists: Okay, We'll Investigate Pulpit Freedom Sunday Pastors
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“[M]more than 1,600 churches have deliberately broke[n] the existing law since 2008, endorsing political candidates from their pulpits during Pulpit Freedom Sunday events organized by the Alliance Defending Freedom.” CT
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Defending Diversity in Our Unity
E pluribus unum! The seal of the United States bears this Latin motto meaning “out of many one.” It expresses our heritage as a free society. We form a unified nation comprised of citizens representing diverse ethnicities, languages, customs, values, and religious convictions. Our union is not achieved despite our diversity; our diversity strengthens our union, much as a compound of chemicals forms a stronger substance.
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Atheists lost their case against the “In God We Trust” motto on the nation’s currency Wednesday
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“It’s a battle they have lost several times before, as court after court has affirmed that printing and engraving the country’s motto on its money does not violate the U.S. Constitution.” RNS
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Supreme Court: Opening prayers at council meetings constitutional
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“The prayer opportunity in this case must be evaluated against the backdrop of historical practice” Fox
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