Ohio School Requested to Remove Ten Commandments Display
May 14, 2019
The Freedom From Religion Foundation in April 2019 requested that a public school in New Philadelphia, Ohio remove a plaque displaying the Ten Commandments.
Posts tagged "Separation of Church and State"
Illinois Township Asked to Stop Sponsoring Religious Trips
June 21, 2019
A town in Illinois was recently asked by the Freedom from Religion Foundation to stop sponsoring religious trips such as one to a Creationist museum.
Education Department Lifts Prohibition on Religious Organizations
May 3, 2019
The Education Department's new policy will substantially change the level of interaction that religious organizations have with educational institutions.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Football Prayer Case
February 13, 2019
The Supreme Court recently declined to hear an appeal by a football coach who was let go by his school district because he prayed on the field at games.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Prayer Issue
January 30, 2019
The United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently supported a ruling that prohibits a California district from continuing its prayer policy.
Montana Court Strikes Down Tax Credit
January 1, 2019
The Montana Supreme Court recently struck down a tax credit for donations that fund scholarships for students at private schools.
Alabama Passes Ordinance Protecting LGBTQ Individuals
December 25, 2018
Montevallo, Alabama passed an ordinance earlier this year protecting individuals on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
A Supreme Opinion: Constitutionality of Non-Religion
December 14, 2018
The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia gave his thoughts on the constitutionality of religion during a 2016 speech, and much debate ensued.
Complaint Alleges Unconstitutional Prayer at College Graduation
December 5, 2018
A complaint was recently filed against Muskegon Community College because it included a religious prayer at its 2018 graduation ceremony.
Religious Freedom in the Constitution: Original vs. Amended
November 30, 2018
To have a complete understanding of religious freedom in the U.S. Constitution, it is important to know how the framers viewed religion.