Students heading back to school in Tennessee in the coming weeks will see be greeted by more than new teachers and old friends. They’ll also see “In God We Trust” displayed prominently in their schools.
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Obama Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast Amid Controversy
President Barack Obama spoke about his faith at the 62nd annual National Prayer Breakfast. But his appearance there was not welcomed by all.
75% of Americans Think Christmas Should Be Celebrated in Public Schools
While the "war on Christmas" rages, 75% of American adults believe Christmas should be celebrated in public schools.
Rhode Island Governor Vetoes 'Choose Life' License Plates
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have authorized the issuance of license plates that say "Choose Life" to raise money for a Christian crisis pregnancy center that opposes abortion.
Kentucky High School Graduates Ignore Objections, Pray at Ceremony
A Kentucky high school continued its tradition of having a student lead a prayer during graduation ceremonies, despite objections by at least six students.
Supreme Court to Hear Public Prayer Case
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case during its next term about whether a town that opened its public meetings with prayer violated the Constitution.
Georgia Governor Orders Bibles Returned to State-Owned Parks
Ed Buckner, an atheist, didn’t like the fact that Bibles were in cabins at Georgia state parks, so he protested and they were removed while the state attorney general looked into the matter. Not long afterwards, however, the attorney general issued a ruling saying the state was on firm legal ground because it hadn't paid for the Bibles and therefore wasn't officially endorsing religion.
New Jersey Substitute Teacher Fired for Giving Student a Bible
New Jersey's Phillipsburg School District Board has suspended a longtime middle school substitute teacher, Walter Tutka, for breaking two district policies -- handing out religious literature on campus and not being neutral when talking about religious material – when he gave a student a Bible.
Holiday Intimidation: The Grinches vs. the First Amendment
It's almost Christmas, and you know what that means: candy canes and holly, mistletoe and reindeer -- and local Grinches who to try to steal Christmas.
Parents Say Christmas Carols are Form of Bullying
A group of parents in Missoula, Mont., are upset over the religious nature of Christmas songs performed at a local elementary school -- alleging the songs about Jesus are unconstitutional and a "form of bullying."
