Written by Don ByrdWhen government officials violate the Establishment Clause and improperly promote religion in their official capacity, some courageous citizen willing to file a lawsuit is usually required to hold the officials accountable.
Written by Don ByrdHere’s a great way to end a Friday. Just read this. When Pickens County (SC) school superintendent Dr. Kelly Pew supported a sensible, responsible change in the Board’s invocation policy in opening its monthly meetings, she got slammed from the expected corners of the Religious Right. How many times have we seen elected officials make the right decision in a church-state matter, only to back down once political pressure begins to mount? Here, instead of shriveling to the inaccurate charges that she was removing prayer from schools, Dr. Pew is smartly defending her view instead.
Written by Don Byrd
The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will no longer begin its meetings with a clergy-led, sectarian prayer. To avoid the appearance of religious endorsement, the Council will now open with an inclusive, non-sectarian invocation.
Written by Don Byrd
The ACLU of South Carolina is taking on the issue of school-based prayer and promotion of religion, which it suggests is a big problem across the state.
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.