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After Prayer Proposal Fails, Greenwood (SC) School Board Member Tries Plan B

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Greenwood, South Carolina’s school board chair has created a proposal to let team captains deliver “an opening or closing message” at a game for a couple of minutes “without censorship or review from district staff.” The only problem, this already exists. There are two things in this story in Greenwood, South Carolina’s Index-Journal that deserve your attention. The first is […]

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Supporters, opponents of ‘In God We Trust’ display square off at Wentzville City Hall

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Dozens of people packed Wentzville City Hall on Wednesday night to rally behind a display of “In God We Trust” in the City Council chambers. But their show of support didn’t stop several opponents of the motto’s display from voicing their opposition to the council. The motto has been on display in large letters on

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Washington set to become next state to ban anti-gay conversion therapy

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The Washington state House just passed a bill that would outlaw conversion therapy for people under the age of 18. The bill would classify attempts to change a minor’s sexual orientation as “unprofessional conduct” for health care providers. All the House Democrats voted in favor of the bill, along with twelve Republicans. The bill has already passed in the Senate, but it has to go

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Appeals Court Says (Again) Giant Christian Cross in Bladensburg, MD is Illegal

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Late last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled 2-1 that a giant Christian cross in Prince George’s County, Maryland was unconstitutional. The Christian groups representing the other side then asked the entire Fourth Circuit to reconsider the case. Today, the Court ruled 8-6against rehearing the case, which means the earlier ruling stands. It’s another loss

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President Trump, Congress honor preacher Billy Graham at Capitol

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President Trump and congressional leaders praised Billy Graham as America’s pastor during a private ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as the preacher lay in honor. Graham, an evangelical preacher who spoke to millions in his lifetime, died Feb. 21 at age 99. His casket was placed in the center of the Capitol Rotunda for the crowded morning

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Alabama Senate approves bill allowing Ten Commandments to be displayed on public property

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The Alabama state Senate on Tuesday voted to approve a bill that would allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed on public property. The proposed constitutional amendment — which the Senate approved by a 23-3 margin — will now go to the state’s House of Representatives, the Associated Press reported. The bill would have to be approved by

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Atheist Groups Demand Equal Treatment for Humanist Nevada Prison Inmate

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After a federal judge said Humanism doesn’t count as a “religion” when it comes to a non-religious federal prisoner who just wanted the same perks and privileges offered to his religious colleagues, the American Humanist Association is filing an appeal. And they have support from two other major groups promoting church/state separation. This case was originally

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Same-Sex-Marriage Flashpoint: Alabama Considers Quitting The Marriage Business

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Couples – gay or straight — looking for a marriage license in Pike County, Ala. won’t get one from local probate judge Wes Allen. “We have not issued any marriage licenses since Feb. 9, 2015,” Allen says. That’s when a federal judge struck down Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage. The state’s then-Chief Justice Roy Moore

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