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Missouri Students Can Now Opt Out of School Assignments on Religious Grounds
Voters overwhelmingly approve prayer amendment that critics argue is unnecessary.
Court's Dismissal of Teacher's Discrimination Case Reflects Hosanna-Tabor
Influence of landmark Supreme Court decision continues to spread.
Nigerian States Propose Religion Limits as Gunmen Kill 19 at Bible Study
Continued surge in sectarian violence has local governments debating how to stop it.
11th Circuit Upholds Georgia Ban on Guns in Church
Ruling comes as Christians debate gun control in wake of Dark Knight Rises massacre.
Can Taxpayers Challenge State Funding Of Faith-Based Social Services If They Can't Challenge Federal Funding?
(Updated) Kentucky agrees to change its child-care system in settlement of a long-running case against a Baptist foster agency.
Rhode Island Will Decide Which Public Religious Icons Are Sufficiently Secular
Lawmakers create commission in response to WWI memorial cross that has split atheist groups.
Do the Church Fathers, the Founding Fathers, and Catholic Saints Really Go Together?
Thoughts on the roots of religious liberty as the Catholic Church's "Fortnight for Freedom" comes to a close.
Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland Rules on Crisis Pregnancy Center Signs (UPDATED)
Appeals court says Baltimore and Montgomery County cannot force centers to advertise their lack of abortion or birth control services.
Jail Sentence Stands for Host of Home Bible Studies
Arizona court dismisses complaint of Phoenix homeowner whose Bible studies failed to meet building code requirements for a church.
When Dad Is in Prison
Mentoring programs for children of prisoners let faith flourish after federal cutback.
Passing the Plate for Politics
Why it's legal for churches to take collections for PACs that oppose gay marriage.
Stop Dividing "Worship-Oriented" From "Service-Oriented," Nearly 150 Religious Leaders Tell HHS
Coalition asks Obama administration to broaden birth-control exemption that creates "two-class system" of religious freedom protections.
Churches Accuse Philadelphia of Discriminating Against Homeless Ministries
Lawsuit alleges new city regulations are meant to remove the homeless from areas around tourist attractions.
Another Legal Challenge To Public Crosses Fails Over Taxpayer Standing
Supreme Court rulings which felled high-profile legal challenge to clergy housing allowance also undercut atheist's challenge to Illinois' Bald Knob Cross.
Liberia: Getting Back to the Founding Faith
Believers debate re-labeling the country a 'Christian nation.'
Court Says City Can Tax Church Room By Room
(Updated) After losing its tax fight, Destiny Christian Church has sold its 26-acre property to a developer.
Court: City Didn't Try Hard Enough To Find Non-Christian Prayers
Second Circuit overturns New York town's appeal of legislative prayers because selection process of speakers was insufficiently random.
Court: Colorado Day of Prayer Is Unconstitutional
Governors' proclamations 'undermine the premise' that believers and nonbelievers are served equally, Colorado Court of Appeals rules.
Is Church Charitable Enough For Property Tax Exemption?
(Updated) Maine church says yes; City of Rockland says no.
Can Homeless Shelter Qualify As A Church?
Community Inn says yes; City of Lexington says no.

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