Religious Freedom – Page 123

Public Comment Period for Religion in Preschools Rule

Feb 14, 2012JerryReligious FreedomArkansas, File Cabinet

Some of you have most likely been following a recent case here in Arkansas involving religious activities at preschools that receive state funding. Americans United for Separation of Church and State complained to the state about Rep. Justin Harris’ preschool, Growing God’s Kingdom, which receives state funding, and is seeking to ban religious activities from such facilities in Arkansas.

The state Department of Human Services has proposed a rule that would do just that, but the state Board of Education is allowing for a 30-day public comment period first.

HHS Mandate “Accommodation” Changes Nothing

Feb 13, 2012JerryReligious FreedomFile Cabinet, Religious Freedom

President Obama explained it like this, “The result will be that religious organizations won’t have to pay for these services and no religious institution will have to provide these services directly.” To which the American Center for Law and Justice’s Matthew Clark answers: “Directly? That’s the compromise. Religious organizations will no longer be required to violate their faith directly . . . just indirectly.” Read more from the ACLJ on this false compromise by clicking here.

Becket Fund Sues Over Contraception Mandate

Feb 6, 2012JerryReligious FreedomContraception Mandate, File Cabinet, Obama Administration, Religious Freedom

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has legally challenged the Obama Administration’s unprecedented attack on religious institutions and their freedom of conscience. Religious charities, hospitals, and schools shouldn’t be forced to pay for contraceptive drugs.