Religious Tests Have No Place in Our Democracy [UPDATED]
The Constitution stands for no principle more strongly than this: one’s religious beliefs and religious association have no bearing on qualifications for public service.
Texas Board of Education Insists Moses Helped Author the U.S. Constititution
There is no reason to deny religion’s influence on American history, culture, and art, but the curriculum should be based on religion-neutral criteria, and shaped by experts in the discipline.
Texas Supreme Court Declines to Take up Cheerleader Banner Case
Even if courts rule that public high school cheerleaders have the right to display religious messages on the field at football games, that doesn’t mean it is the best way to promote the spirit of religious liberty.
Court Upholds FEMA Policy Barring Grants to Houses of Worship
Should the government provide monetary assistance directly to houses of worship? In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a federal judge in Texas has upheld FEMA’s policy barring grants for facilities with a religious purpose.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Texas School Board Prayer Case
A cert denial by the U.S. Supreme Court leaves in place a 5th Circuit ruling upholding a Texas school district’s practice of opening board meetings with student-led prayer.
