A couple of fascinating commentaries worth flagging today. One, a piece from NPR by infantry soldier Benjamin Busch explaining the problems that could have been created by those controversial Trijicon gun sights. By branding weapons with Christian messages, there...
Earlier this month, a new report suggested that the vaunted faith-based initiative of the Bush administration had failed to increase the number of churches receiving federal funds or the percentage of those engaged in providing social services. A response in...
Writing at the First Amendment Center, Constitutional scholar David Hudson writes about the current Supreme Court makeup and its potential effect on a complex area of the law: Ten Commandment displays on government property. Much speculation is afoot over how the...
Baptist Joint Committee Director Brent Walker surveys the church-state landscape over the past decade. Verdict? The Establishment Clause suffered, the Free Exercise clause was strengthened, and religious liberty abroad "continues to be abysmal". You should...
Since French President Sarkozy made headlines suggesting the Muslim veil should be banned in France, a government panel has been devising recommendations and are prepared to release their report. While they may allow women to wear the face covering…in the street...
The 10% of Egyptians who are Christians live in constant fear, particularly now following an attack earlier this month after mass. The BBC reports that despite rhetoric from President Mubarek urging peace, many persecuted Copts believe other elements of Egyptian...