7th Circuit Dismisses Church’s Appeal in Evansville Crosses Case
Written by Don Byrd
7th Circuit Rejects Notre Dame Argument for Injunction in Contraception Coverage Case
Written by Don Byrd
7th Circuit Hears Arguments Over Evansville Crosses
Written by Don ByrdThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments yesterday in the challenge to roadside crosses at the popular riverfront in Evansville, Indiana. The city allows private organizations to apply to use the space to publicize events, but plaintiffs argue that approval of the Christian display, which consisted of 31 6-foot crosses, violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment by giving the appearance of a government endorsement of Christianity.
Should Voucher Schools Teach Creationism with Public Money?
Written by Don ByrdThe school voucher program in Indiana is growing rapidly, from just under 4,000 2 years ago to just under 20,000 this school year. That’s more than $80 million of public funds flowing to private education, including many religious schools. One dispute that has grown right along with it is the content of the science curriculum. Courts have well-established that public schools may not teach creationism or intelligent design as part of the science curriculum, because it improperly promotes religious beliefs that are unrelated to the science curriculum and the scientific method.
Judge Halts Enforcement of Contraception Mandate in Class Action Suit
Written by Don ByrdA federal judge granted an injunction in the class action suit brought by nearly 200 ministries challenging the contraception coverage mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Among the plaintiffs is Guidestone Financial Services, which provides health benefits to the Southern Baptist Convention. The injunction comes after the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear similar challenges in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga cases.
