A proposed religious theme park in Kentucky – celebrating Noah's Ark – is drawing criticism from some church-state experts, who question the Governor's offer of tax incentives. The NYTimes reports: Erwin Chemerinsky, a constitutional scholar and...
In a Washington Post op-ed over the weekend, Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend takes on former Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin for views expressed in her book "America By Heart" on the separation of church and state, and on the idea of a religious test for...
A report from Politico finds the federal government's stimulus spending has sent significant funds to faith-based organizations. [A]n analysis by POLITICO found that at least $140 million in stimulus money has gone to faith-based groups, the result of an...
Today's Washington Times carries a disappointing editorial, calling on law enforcement to engage in religious discrimination (my emphasis): Not all political and religious affiliations are equally legitimate, and some need to be targeted. Terrorism is a form of...
Last night began the Jewish Festival of Lights, an 8-day celebration of faith, hope and perseverance. A hearty Happy Hanukkah to all of my readers who will be lighting a Menorah tonight. I see that The White House will hold an event commemorating the holiday this...
In a sign that the season truly has begun, the Christmas Wars are now in full swing. In Denver, a group of protesters are choosing billboards over picketing as a way to call attention to the Nativity scene at the City & County Building, where it has been displayed...
