Tag Archives: separation of church and state

COLORADO: Court Rules “Day Of Prayer” Proclamations Are Unconstitutional

The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled that Day Of Prayer proclamations by previous governors were an unconstitutional violation of church and state. Focus On The Family, which is based in Colorado, is furious. In response to the decision, the Colorado Springs-based National Day of Prayer Task Force (NDP) is urging people to contact Gov. John Hickenlooper and Attorney General …

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Two Minutes Of Minnesota Hate, Vol. 19

Separation of church and state? No such thing!

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Dueling Days Of Reason And Prayer

Today is the National Day Of Prayer and the National Day Of Reason. Rep. Pete Stark, the only openly atheist member of Congress, issued a proclamation on the House floor in recognition of the latter. The National Day of Reason celebrates the application of reason and the positive impact it has had on humanity. It is also an opportunity to …

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TENNESSEE: Senate Passes “Religious Viewpoints Anti-Discrimination Act”

The Tennessee state senate has unanimously passed a bill that outlaws preventing students from expressing religious beliefs in class. Critics say the bill is a transparent attempt to crowbar Christian indoctrination into public schools. The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield was approved 29-0 on Wednesday. The companion bill is awaiting a vote on the House floor. …

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Millions In Public Money For Ark Project

Americans United for Separation of Church and State are protesting the plan to provide $11M in Kentucky state road improvements to support the Christian theme park where the centerpiece attraction is an alleged replica of Noah’s Ark. “The Highway-36 appropriation is intended to promote and support a religious, evangelical enterprise, violating the separation of church and state and the Kentucky …

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Pennsylvania Sued For “Year Of The Bible”

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sued the state of Pennsylvania after its GOP-dominated House voted to name 2012 as the “Year Of The Bible.” Dig the section I’ve bolded. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. FFRF names as defendants State Rep. Rick Saccone, author of the resolution, Clancy Myer, House …

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Focus On The Family Launches This Year’s Campaign To Enable Anti-Gay Bullying

As they’ve done the last few years, Focus On The Family has launched their campaign to thwart the nation’s largest in-school campaign to bring attention to anti-gay bullying, the Day Of Silence. This year Focus is telling kids to download a “conversation card,” which they can hand out to gay kids to let them know that they are are doomed …

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Pastor Opens OK House Session With Deranged Rant Blaming Katrina On Gays

Pastor Bill Ledbetter of Fairview Baptist Church opened last week’s session of the Oklahoma House with a lengthy deranged rant that denounces the separation of church and state as non-existent. Then he veers into the old chestnut that God destroyed New Orleans because of Southern Decadence. Then it’s “something something Jeebus blood damnation hellfire something wharrgarbl wharrgarbl yahtzee!” And the …

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Silver On Santorum

It is beyond batshittery that this is even up for discussion.

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Santorum: The Idea Of A Separation Of Church And State Makes Me Want To Vomit

“I don’t believe in an America where the separation of church and state are absolute. The idea that the church can have no influence or no involvement in the operation of the state is absolutely antithetical to the objectives and vision of our country. To say that people of faith have no role in the public square? You bet that …

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Another Win For NYC Churches Vs Schools

A Bronx judge has granted an injunction against an earlier ruling that banned churches from meeting in New York City public schools. That means viciously anti-gay preachers, congregations, and at least one “ex-gay” organization will again convene tomorrow, essentially for free, in public spaces across the city. Some church groups openly admit that they are engaging in a “church planting” …

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NEW YORK CITY: Churches Win Temporary Stay On Public School Evictions

The 160 churches that operate virtually free in New York City’s public schools have been granted a temporary reprieve from the eviction ordered by a federal court of appeals. Alliance Defense Fund says the temporary restraining order is in effect for 10 days while the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York more fully considers constitutional arguments …

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Christian Group Plans Rally To Force Government Mandated Prayer In Schools

Right Wing Watch has a quote from the organizer: This is a movement that is not about a denomination or a church, but a DEMONSTRATION of the Kingdom of God. Signs, wonders, and miracles have broken out amongst students and teachers alike. Teachers have been healed of incurable diseases, and students no longer turn to the counselors for advice, but …

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FRC: We’re Suing NYC Over Churches

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FRC: New York Is About To Evict Us

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New York Senate Votes Overwhelmingly To Allow Church Services In Public Schools

By vote of 54-7 today the New York Senate voted to allow churches, many of them viciously anti-gay, to conduct services in public buildings when they are “not in use for school services.” Only seven Democrats opposed the bill, including openly gay Sen. Thomas Duane. But even this lopsided victory was not enough for Sen. “Reverend” Ruben Diaz: I am …

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New York City Council Balks At Resolution Endorsing Churches In Public Schools

To the surprise of some observers and despite having dozens of co-sponsors, on Friday the NYC Council refused to endorse a resolution in support of a pending state bill that would allow churches to hold services in public school buildings. Religious groups are being booted from city school premises after the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a lower court’s ruling …

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Quote Of The Day – Jessica Lappin

“Most New Yorkers probably don’t realize that, right now, about 160 New York City schools are doubling as churches. I’m not talking about a religious after school club or bible study group. These churches use the same public space, at the same time, in the same school each and every week for free, or just the cost of custodial fees. …

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FLORIDA: State Senate Passes Bill To Allow Student Prayers In Public Schools

The Florida Senate has approved a bill that would allow students to pray in public schools as long as the prayers weren’t organized by adults. Oh, right. The “inspirational messages” proposal (SB 98), proposed by Orlando Democratic Sen. Gary Siplin and approved by a 31-8 vote, would allow school boards to adopt policies granting students the right to have prayers …

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Anti-Gay Hate Group Pushes Bill To Force Religious Services In NYC Public Schools

In a move some are calling an “end-run around the separation of church and state,” the anti-gay Alliance Defense Fund has authored a bill that would force New York City public schools to allow religious services on their premises. Sock-puppeting for the ADF is GOP Sen. Martin Golden. Legislation pending in the Senate and Assembly would overturn the city’s policy …

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