church and state

Federal Judge: State Can Exclude Christian School from State Voucher Program over LGBT Views

Federal Judge: State Can Exclude Christian School from State Voucher Program over LGBT Views

A federal judge has ruled that a Maryland Chrisitan school can be excluded from a state voucher program over the school's code of conduct which declares that God created each person at birth as male or female to reflect his image.

Settlement: County Must Pay Atheists $490,000 for Blocking 'Secular Invocations'

Settlement: County Must Pay Atheists $490,000 for Blocking 'Secular Invocations'

A Florida court is set to decide if a county will have to pay nearly $500,000 to an atheist group who sued after being barred from delivering secular invocations at county meetings.

Superintendent Stands Up to Atheist Group, Says School Is Not 'A Religion-Free Zone'

Superintendent Stands Up to Atheist Group, Says School Is Not 'A Religion-Free Zone'

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to an Alabama school district telling them that student's being baptized on the football field was against the law. 

Atheist Group Demands Removal of 9/11 Cross Painting from City Property

Atheist Group Demands Removal of 9/11 Cross Painting from City Property

The Freedom from Religion Foundation is asking an Illinois school to remove a cross from a mural on its property.

California Cities Add ‘In God We Trust’ Decals to Police Cars, Sending ‘Strong Statement’

California Cities Add ‘In God We Trust’ Decals to Police Cars, Sending ‘Strong Statement’

A California mayor is standing behind his city's decision to add “In God We Trust” decals to the city’s police cars.

Atheists Pressure Iowa Town to Remove Nativity from Courthouse Lawn

Atheists Pressure Iowa Town to Remove Nativity from Courthouse Lawn

After atheists complained about a Christmas nativity being placed on an Iowan county's courthouse steps, the display was removed.

High School Blocks Christian Club Because it’s Too ‘Exclusive’

High School Blocks Christian Club Because it’s Too ‘Exclusive’

First Liberty Institute has sent a letter to a New York school district after the school continually denied a Christian student from starting a Christian club. The school reportedly told freshman Daniela Barca that the club was too "exclusive." 

Wisconsin Governor Changes ‘Christmas Tree’ to ‘Holiday Tree,’ Legislature Pushes Back

Wisconsin Governor Changes ‘Christmas Tree’ to ‘Holiday Tree,’ Legislature Pushes Back
After the Wisconsin governor chose to change the name of the Capitol 'Christmas tree' to the Capitol "holiday tree," legislators came together to reverse his decision.

Atheist Group Demands Football Coach Stop Praying with Players, Says It's ‘Unconstitutional’

Atheist Group Demands Football Coach Stop Praying with Players, Says It's ‘Unconstitutional’
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding a Missouri school district investigate two high school coaches for allegedly praying with players -- an action the group called unconstitutional.

Florida Sheriff Rebuffs Atheists, Won’t Remove ‘In God We Trust’ from Patrol Cars

Florida Sheriff Rebuffs Atheists, Won’t Remove ‘In God We Trust’ from Patrol Cars
After FFRF lodged a complaint against a Florida sheriff's office for placing "In God We Trust" decals on patrol cars, the sheriff has asserted that he will not be caving to the atheist groups pressure.