Despite lawsuits and pressure from atheists, Texas judge isn’t backing down from prayer in court
Anti-religious and atheist activists have been trying for many years to divorce prayer and religion from American society.
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Articles tagged Freedom From Religion Foundation
Secular activist group declares USA would be fine after ‘collapse’ of church
One group said about hospital chaplains that 'without clergy roaming the halls, there will be fewer people likely to spread the virus and more personal protective equipment for medical professionals.'
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Nebraska governor attacked for issuing day of prayer to end abortion
Even though issuing a public statement asking for prayers obviously carries no legal force, the Freedom From Religion Foundation accused the governor of violating 'the freedom of conscience of citizens in your state.'
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Atheist group bullies US elementary school to shut down ‘illegal’ retelling of Jesus’s birth
A threatening letter from an atheist organization prompted an Oklahoma school district to cancel a live Nativity in a Christmas celebration for elementary school children.
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Alabama sheriff rebukes anti-religion org’s demand to stop mentioning prayer online
'Proud to have a Sheriff that won't bow to political pressure or the devices of the enemy!' an officer said in response to a Freedom From Religion Foundation challenge.
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CNN Democrat debate features atheist commercial mocking ‘burning in hell,’ Christianity, God
Ron Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, stole some of the thunder from the candidates.
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Left-wing group files complaint against Christian judge who hugged, gave Bible to remorseful killer
The case hinges on whether judges may share their faith in any capacity while at court.
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South Dakota displays ‘In God we Trust’ motto in all of the state’s public schools
The new law has received wide acceptance, but the state is prepared to take on any legal challenges.
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Texas town illuminates crosses in defiance of secular demands to remove them from courthouse
More than 600 people in a town with a population of less than 900 showed up during a comment session of the County Commissioners Court.
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Ohio Christians protest city’s removal of nativity scene from courthouse
The Freedom from Religion Foundation has threatened multiple Ohio Christmas displays.
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