Rutherford Institute Sues Delaware for “Overstepping First Amendment”
WILMINGTON, Del. (WordNews.org) May 21, 2020 — The Rutherford Institute, a law firm that often takes on Christian causes, is suing the state of Delaware, asking the courts to “ensure that churches are not being unfairly discriminated against in their efforts to worship in accordance with their religious beliefs.” In a First Amendment lawsuit filed […]
Read More →President Trump approves measure to defund Palestinian Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) March 26, 2018 – The Taylor Force Act which defunds the Palestinian Authority became law last week following President Donald Trumps signature. The new law defunds the PA until it stops funding and supporting terroristic acts against Israel and the United States, according to Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel noted that the Palestinian […]
Read More →Christian medical group praises new federal ‘conscience rule’ protecting patient access to healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Jan. 24, 2018 – The Christian Medical Association, the nation’s largest faith-based association of physicians and other health professionals, said a new proposed rule announced this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR) would help protect patient access to healthcare. The rule would […]
Read More →Louisiana issues guidance for free speech – and prayer – in schools
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WordNews.org) Jan. 4, 2018 – Schools throughout Louisiana will be receiving guidelines that answer 26 of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to student-led prayer in school. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson released the 15-page document as a valuable resource regarding the religious and free […]
Read More →Liberty Counsel launches ‘Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign’
ORLANDO, Fla. (WordNews.org) Nov. 8, 2017 – Liberty Counsel launched its Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign for the 15th straight year in an effort to help private and public entities defend themselves against attempts to remove celebrations of Christmas in their locales. Liberty Counsel said it is monitoring cases from across the country that pose […]
Read More →Anti-prayer demand on rise at schools, foundation says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WordNews.org) Oct. 30, 2017 – The Foundation for Moral Law is urging school districts in Alabama to fight demand from the Freedom from Religion Foundation and others attempting to prevent prayer at after-school athletic events. The Foundation for Moral Law, based in Montgomery, says the Freedom from Religion Foundation demanded in an Oct. […]
Read More →Life Legal alleges pro-life activist beaten by church security
NAPA, Calif. (WordNews.org) June 5, 2017 – A pro-life activist was beaten in a church parking lot here when distributing leaflets on behalf of a anti-abortion congressional candidate, Life Legal Defense Foundation alleges in a news release. Jeff White, founder of Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust, a national faith-based organization, was allegedly surrounded by church […]
Read More →Indiana bill protecting public school students’ religious activities heads to governor
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WordNews.org) – The Indiana Senate and House has sent a bill to Gov. Eric Holcomb aimed at protecting students in public schools from discrimination when they are praying or engaging in religious activities before, during and after school. HB 2014, sponsored by Rep. John Bartlett, protects the First Amendment rights of students to free speech […]
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