Secular organization Freedom From Religion Foundation recently challenged Alabama county commission’s decision to donate $3,000 of public funds to a local Baptist church.
Stephen Cavanaugh, who identifies himself as a Pastafarian, filed a legal complaint against Nebraska’s Department of Corrections, saying it violated his religious freedom.
A recent survey reveals that majority of voters believe religious leaders should have the right to defend their beliefs without government intervention.
According to Newt Gingrich, the Houston Mayor’s call for subpoenas for sermons from pastors is for much larger constitutional and political stakes than to force disclosure.
An atheist group recently objected to the principal of an elementary school instructing teachers to take their students to where Gideons were distributing Bibles.
Earlier this month, the United States Supreme Court denied Idaho officials’ request to stay a lower court ruling that struck down the state’s ban on gay marriage.
A lawsuit claims 11 Catholic nuns sexually abused 95 children at day schools and residential schools run by the Ursuline Sisters of the Western Province.