Supreme Court Sets October Date for Religious Freedom Argument
Written by Don Byrd
PolitiFact: Religious Liberty Attack on Nondiscriminatinon Act is False
Written by Don ByrdThe Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) does not discriminate against Christians. That is the conclusion of a Politifact report after investigating claims that the bill – which would prohibit secular businesses with 15 or more employees from making personnel decisions based on sexual orientation – “discriminates against Christian daycare, Christian parents, [and] Christian business owners.”
Those false claims are being made by the “Traditional Values Coalition” in a fundraising email suggesting that Senator Mark Pryor’s (D-AR) support of the bill in November somehow contradicts his statements that his Christianity guides him as a legislator.
Arkansas Grade School: If No Prayer, Then No Graduation
Written by Don ByrdThere are a few reasons to check out this piece at Take Part. First, it tells the story of a school district in Arkansas that decided to shut down 6th grade graduation ceremonies altogether, rather than end the practice of having prayer recited during the event. I am not sure 6th graders need graduation ceremonies, but is this a good reason to cancel?
Arkansas Agrees to Halt Funding Religion in Pre-Schools
Written by Don Byrd
Following a letter from Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, the Arkansas Department of Education has announced a policy shift regarding the funding of faith-based schools.
