In a new I.R.S court filing stating that churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregation, we see the latest attempt to erode the boundaries between government and religious institutions. As Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Vice President of Programs and Strategy at Interfaith Alliance, states, “This move represents a grave threat toContinue reading “The Erosion of a Critical Boundary Between Religion and Government”
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Religious Liberty and Public Education: A Necessary Partnership
The recent downsizing of the Department of Education has reignited discussions about the role of public education in maintaining fundamental American freedoms. Public schools are the only educational institutions that guarantee every student the freedom to practice—or not practice—a religion without coercion. This protection is in the First Amendment and is essential for maintaining aContinue reading “Religious Liberty and Public Education: A Necessary Partnership”