Written by Don ByrdA student in Oklahoma created a stir by urging his school to remove the Ten Commandments from the hallways. The Freedom From Religion Foundation threatened to file a lawsuit if they remain up. Unfortunately, many in the school are turning their anger toward the student who complained.
Written by Don ByrdThe Chattanooga Times Free-Press profiled one elementary school’s efforts to deal with Bible distribution given the county’s policies. Their experience raises emerging issues regarding religious neutrality and equal access in schools. Namely, may school officials allow some outside groups to distribute literature while denying religious groups the same access to children to protect chuch-state separation? Does neutrality require no promotion of religion? Or does it require the promotion of all religions?
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?
Written by Don ByrdReligious messages on signs football players run through before games at a public high school in Texas are constitutional, according to a federal judge in Texas. The banners, which are created by school cheerleaders and displayed on the field prior to the game, were the subject of an Establishment Clause challenge. After a letter of complaint, the school district became concerned – reasonably so – that the signs create the impression that the school endorses the religious messages.
Written by Don ByrdA Sikh student in Georgia’s Peachtree Charter Middle School was repeatedly harassed by classmates for his faith, according to a complaint filed by the Sikh Coalition. Now, the Department of Justice has announced an agreement requiring the school district in Dekalb County to implement harassment training and protect the child.
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.