Separation of Church and State
Recent News, Stories, and Articles
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There is always something going on that is connected to the separation of church and state. Wherever you go, you will always find violations and victories, conflicts and compromises, debates and disagreements. Some of the most recent and interesting stories dealing with separation of church and state are listed below.
Ryan Berry v. U.S. Air Force
The Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty has negotiated a settlement over their lawsuit with the U.S. Air Force. In 1999 the Beckett Fund had taken Read more...
Invisible World Organization Led by Christ
It may sound like a plot for a bizarre novel, but it's very real: politicians and business leaders who all belong to "The Family," an Read more...
Eyes Sewn Shut
An Iranian Kurdish refugee and atheist who has been imprisoned in Iran for writing poetry that is critical of the religious government in that country Read more...
Lewende Hoop: God Chose Us
According to Jaco van der Merwe, the spiritual leader of Lewende Hoop (Living Hope) congregation in Kroonstad, South Africa, God created white people to rule Read more...
Sentenced to Church
According to the Charleston Post and Courier, Family Court Judge Charlie Segars-Andrews has been sending some juvenile offenders at the Charleston County Juvenile Drug Court Read more...
Afghan Publication Is Banned for Blasphemy
A report from Reuters states that the U.S.-backed government of Afghanistan has banned the publication Aftaab due to its blasphemous content. Among other horrible things, Read more...
No Separation of Mosque and State?
In the Daily Times, a Pakistani publication, Amitai Etzioni has written an article arguing that the United States should not pursue a secular state in Read more...
Paganism & Witchcraft in England
According to MSNBC, both paganism and witchcraft are on the rise in England. This has Christian leaders worried and some are even calling for stricter Read more...
Tom Cruise Lobbies for Scientology
According to the Washington Post, movie star Tom Cruise has been to Washington D.C. to lobby on behalf of Scientology, the religious organization of which Read more...
Evolution and Creationism in Minnesota
In an effort to develop new science standards for public schools, Minnesota may have to deal with the rancorous debate over evolution and creationism and Read more...
Teacher Suspended for Wearing Cross
A teacher's aide in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, has been suspended because she insisted on wearing her cross necklace while working with kids and refusing to Read more...
Christianity's Role in Europe
According to some, Christianity has played a vital role in the formation of basic European values - and, because of that, its role should be Read more...
Firefighter Chaplains Challenged in LA
According to the LA Times, four veteran firefighters of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has challenged the state's funding of a chaplain Read more...
Banning the Veil in France
There is a growing debate in France over the limits of religious liberty. Some fear the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and hope to suppress it Read more...
