Post Tagged with: "separation of church and state"

Homophobic Preacher Calls For Holy War For The ‘Soul Of America’

David Lane, as for your God delivering pagan gods into your hands... well, sure. If you think you could handle Thor or Kali or Hecate. Somehow I think you'd run away screaming if any of them actually showed up on your doorstep. Image  @ RothsEye

David Lane has a notion about God delivering pagans into his hands. I think he’d run away screaming if Thor or Kali or Hecate actually showed up.

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Rick Perry Shows Ignorance Of 1st Amendment: ‘Freedom Of Religion Doesn’t Mean Freedom From Religion’

Texas governor Rick Perry seems confused about separation of church and state, evidenced by the 'Merry Christmas Bill.' Suggestion? Read the Constitution. Image @KXAN

Texas governor Rick Perry seems confused about separation of church and state, evidenced by the Merry Christmas Bill. Suggestion? Read the Constitution.

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ACLU Steps Up To Defend Students From Kansas School Board Decision To Teach Creationism (VIDEO)

ACLU Steps Up To Defend Students From Kansas School Board Decision To Teach Creationism (VIDEO)

Hugoton Public Schools has invited Dr. G. Thomas Sharp, the founder of Creation Truth Foundation, to give his lecture ‘Truth about Dinosaurs’ before the student body.

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The Most Amazing Video By A Christian You Will Ever See Defending Marriage Equality (VIDEO)

The Most Amazing Video By A Christian You Will Ever See Defending Marriage Equality (VIDEO)

People called him ‘gay’ after he came out in support of marriage equality. So he made this.

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‘Resolution Is Dead’ – North Carolina House Speaker Rejects GOP Attempt To Declare State Religion

North Carolina at the Crossroads of Church and State...

‘The issue they are raising is settled by constitutional law. They are trying to turn the clock back on the First Amendment.’ – constitutional professor Michael Gerhardt

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Prayer In School Makes Us Holier – Just Ask These Petition Signers

Prayer in school.

I’m tempted to ask one of the biggest fans of the Bible if he’d be comfortable if a Muslim teacher busts out in a good old ‘Allah Akbar.’ I decided it’s probably not worth it to ask.

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Florida’s School Prayer Law – The Devil Is In the Details, Literally

Image from North Carolina Policy Watch

Who knew that a law intended to promote Christianity in schools would open the door to Satanism?

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Indiana Introduces Bill To Require Students To Recite The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer in school.

The language in this bill is nearly identical to a much older case which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on more than 60 years ago.

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AFA Predicts American Christians Will Be Oppressed Minority In 50 Years

AFA Predicts American Christians Will Be Oppressed Minority In 50 Years

The American Family Association believes Christians will be a persecuted minority in just a few decades.

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Arkansas Legislature Wants Academic Study Of The Bible In Public Schools

Arkansas Legislature Wants Academic Study Of The Bible In Public Schools

Many lawmakers are quick to encourage academic study of the Bible, but do they really have the nation’s best interests at heart?

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American Atheists’ President Tells All: His Bill O’Reilly Appearance & Atheist Fox News Host (VIDEO)

American Atheists’ President Tells All: His Bill O’Reilly Appearance & Atheist Fox News Host (VIDEO)

David Silverman explains how O’Reilly’s ‘Christianity is a philosophy not a religion’ argument is a novel approach towards subverting separation of church and state.

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Atheist Group Sues IRS Over Defiant Churches’ Tax Exempt Political Speech

Atheist Group Sues IRS Over Defiant Churches’ Tax Exempt Political Speech

How long can the IRS keep ignoring churches that endorse candidates while illegally claiming tax exempt status?

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Teacher Burns Crucifix Onto Student’s Arms, Sues When Fired

Teacher Burns Crucifix Onto Student’s Arms, Sues When Fired

Why? Because the school violated his First Amendment rights and ‘Academic Freedom’ by not allowing him to push his religion onto his students.

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Billy Graham’s Busy Week: Mormonism No Longer A Cult, Backs Romney In Full Page Ad

Billy Graham’s Busy Week: Mormonism No Longer A Cult, Backs Romney In Full Page Ad

Two weeks ago, Billy Graham’s position on Mormonism is that it was a religious cult – making Romney a cult leader

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Over 1000 Pastors Set To Defy IRS, Redefine ‘Separation Of Church And State’

Over 1000 Pastors Set To Defy IRS, Redefine ‘Separation Of Church And State’

The existence of the Alliance Defending Freedom is itself a troubling indictment on the ‘separation of church and state.’

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The Founders Versus The Christian Right: Quotes In Support Of The Separation Of Church And State

The Founders Versus The Christian Right: Quotes In Support Of The Separation Of Church And State

The separation of church and state is one of the cornerstones of America’s foundation.

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Conservative Congressman Defends Separation Of Church And State, Criticizes Bachmann’s Witchhunt

Conservative Congressman Defends Separation Of Church And State, Criticizes Bachmann’s Witchhunt

Michele Bachmann has been pushing a conspiracy theory against Hilary Clinton’s top aide, Huma Abedin.

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IRS Cautions Churches About Rules On Politics From The Pulpit

IRS Cautions Churches About Rules On Politics From The Pulpit

Right-wing preachers around the country have made it clear that they intend to lobby heavily in support of Republicans and conservative policies this year.

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David Barton Says Church Law Should Overrule Supreme Court Rulings (VIDEO)

David Barton Says Church Law Should Overrule Supreme Court Rulings (VIDEO)

So you still don’t believe the Christian right wants to take over America and rip up the Constitution? Well, David Barton of Wallbuilders has a message for you.

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Whatever Happened To Separation Of Church And State?

Whatever Happened To Separation Of Church And State?

Why should a Jewish person, a Buddhist or a person who doesn’t follow any kind of organized religion have to live under laws that are dictated by the Catholic church?

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