Overturning a lower court's ruling, the 7th Circuit has ruled Illinois' law requiring a moment of silence at the beginning of the school day to be constitutional. In today's decision, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court found the law constitutional because it does...
St. John United Church of Christ in Indianapolis is challenging about the historic building designation prohibiting it from selling the property to developers. Church leaders say the church needs $1 million in repairs and renovations, including immediate work to the...
In a state struggling through its own mosque construction controversy, a new poll finds support for Muslims and for the building is strong. 66% of Tennesseans either support or do not object to the proposed Islamic Center in Murfreesboro. In addition, 67% support...
Greg Sargent tries to get to the bottom of the strange rumor that Islamic-based Sharia Law has in some way taken over law enforcement of some Michigan cities. It's obviously untrue and – as Lawrence O'Donnell pointed out last night – would be...
From Iowa pastor Cary Gordon, recounting his daily prayer these days: Dear God…please allow the IRS to attack my church, so I can take them all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gordon has been referred to the IRS for using official resources of the church to...
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Texas Pledge of Allegiance does not violate the Establishment Clause. The State AG's office issues this news release: In today’s ruling, the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s decision, ruling that...
