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.
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.
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.
As the Kansas City Star Editorial Board argues, legislation creating classes about the Bible promote the appearance of religious preference.
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.
An Iowa Senate Subcommittee is set to vote on a Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) proposal, reintroduced after a similar effort fell short last year.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.