Roundup of News Covering Bladensburg Cross Argument
In case you missed it, here is a survey of helpful news coverage following the Supreme Court’s Bladensburg cross oral argument.
Highlights from the Supreme Court Oral Arguments in the Bladensburg Cross Case
In oral arguments today, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a large Latin cross on public land constitutes an impermissible preference for Christianity, or whether the cross…means something else.
Op-Ed: Government’s Views on Cross are Offensive to Christians and Jews Alike
A joint op-ed published by Religion News Service explains that opposing governmental expressions of religion like the Bladensburg cross is not an anti-religious stance. Just the opposite.
Supreme Court Argument to Consider: Is a Memorial Cross a Religious Symbol?
The U.S. Supreme Court this week will consider arguments about the religious significance of the cross and whether a large memorial on publicly owned land in Maryland violates the Constitution.
Kansas City Star Editorial Board Argues Against Bible Class Legislation
As the Kansas City Star Editorial Board argues, legislation creating classes about the Bible promote the appearance of religious preference.
Missouri Appeals Court Declines to Inquire into Religious Truthfulness in Ruling for Baptist Convention
An appeals court ruling in Missouri relied on the First Amendment principle that judges may not inquire into areas of religious doctrine or answer essentially religious questions.
