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Satanic Temple clashes with the state of Florida over definitions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Satanic Temple clashes with the state of Florida over definitions

Raw Story  

The DeSantis administration, in encouraging introduction of religious chaplains into Florida’s public schools, has published a definition of “religion” that appears to exclude world faiths with millions of followers. “It’s divisive, it is legally unsound, and it is born of cheap political grandstanding without any real concern for the children in Florida public schools.” During a Board of Education meeting …

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Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped what would have been the first publicly funded religious charter school in the U.S., turning back conservatives and the state’s GOP governor who have welcomed religious groups into public education. The high court determined the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board’s 3-2 vote last year to approve an application by the …

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Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group
8 months, 1 week ago

Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse for joining a “death cult” and has been cooperating with federal authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces after his sentencing hearing set for Wednesday was canceled. “I joined a death cult, and it was …

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Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics
1 year, 3 months ago

Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics

Associated Press  

CHENNAI, India — Despite India’s millennia-old history of nonreligious movements, most atheists and rationalists choose to keep quiet about their skepticism of faith — it’s easier and far less risky than going public in one of the world’s most religious countries. “There are delays with documents when you don’t state your religion,” said Jaswant Mohali, a coordinator for the rationalist …

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Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics
1 year, 3 months ago

Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There are delays with documents when you don’t state your religion,” said …

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Nonreligious voters wield increasing clout in Democratic base
2 years, 1 month ago

Nonreligious voters wield increasing clout in Democratic base

LA Times  

Voters wait in line to make corrections to their ballots at Philadelphia City Hall on Nov. 7. The unaffiliated — often nicknamed the “nones” — voted for Democratic House candidates nationwide over Republicans by more than a 2-1 margin, according to VoteCast. He often frames issues in ethical terms — such as promoting criminal justice reform and raising the minimum …

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AP-NORC poll: On game day, some see prayer as a Hail Mary
2 years, 3 months ago

AP-NORC poll: On game day, some see prayer as a Hail Mary

Associated Press  

Dolores Mejia thought the Chicago Bears could use a Hail Mary. While appeals to the divine are not a fundamental part of most sports fans’ playbooks, Mejia and others like her believe prayer has the power to influence who goes home the victor. “I really don’t think God cares who wins,” said the Rev. I’ll say, ‘Oh God, let Vanderbilt …

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Commentary: My nonreligious children shouldn’t worry Justice Alito
2 years, 5 months ago

Commentary: My nonreligious children shouldn’t worry Justice Alito

LA Times  

Plenty of people have concerns about raising children without religion. If Alito had bothered to listen to the adult’s response, he might have learned something — perhaps how secular parents navigate societies still dominated by religious traditions, how we talk about other people’s cherished beliefs, or how we try to impart empathy and compassion to children, who naturally seem inclined …

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Why this Supreme Court case could result in ‘the greatest loss of religious freedom in generations’
2 years, 8 months ago

Why this Supreme Court case could result in ‘the greatest loss of religious freedom in generations’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rachel Laser, president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a religious …

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Guard chaplains reflect on Floyd protests, lessons learned
4 years, 1 month ago

Guard chaplains reflect on Floyd protests, lessons learned

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Reflecting on a polarized nation in the throes of a bitterly fought election, Stephanie Christoffels started the communal prayer at a fall training of her fellow Minnesota National Guard chaplains by reminding them of Christianity’s two greatest commandments: to love God and neighbor. “It’s hard to love people that hate us.” National Guard troops were deployed …

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Supreme Court: Montana Can't Exclude Religious Schools From Scholarship Program
4 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court: Montana Can't Exclude Religious Schools From Scholarship Program

NPR  

Supreme Court: Montana Can't Exclude Religious Schools From Scholarship Program Enlarge this image Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP Updated at 5:53 p.m. ET In a major victory for what advocates call the school choice movement, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively killed state constitutional provisions in as many as 38 states that bar taxpayer aid to parochial schools. Justice Samuel Alito used …

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DOJ says to ‘expect action’ next week on social distancing regulation and religious services
4 years, 8 months ago

DOJ says to ‘expect action’ next week on social distancing regulation and religious services

CNN  

CNN — The Department of Justice said it expects to take action next week regarding the impact social distancing regulations are having on religious institutions across the country. Attorney General William Barr “is monitoring regulation of religious services,” said Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec on Twitter late Saturday. A Justice official said Barr is examining multiple instances around the country, …

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Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding
4 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding

NPR  

Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding Enlarge this image toggle caption Jessica Gresko/AP Jessica Gresko/AP In a case with potentially profound implications, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready to invalidate a provision of the Montana state constitution that bars aid to religious schools. The Montana court said that the subsidy violated …

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