Alliance Defense Fund Commends First Freedom Project
The Alliance Defense Fund has commended the DOJ for the “First Freedom Project.”
Tag Archives: Church and State
Mt. Soledad Cross Suit Again Rejected
According to various news sources, the California Supreme Court rejected an appeal of the previous ruling protecting the Mount Soledad Cross in San Diego.
Americans United Responds to First Freedom Project
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State posted an article deriding the “First Freedom Project” as a means to undermine church/state separation and placate “the religious right.” The AU was particularly put off by the DOJ’s support of the Salvation Army’s right to hire people that observed its beliefs even if it contracted work with the government, saying “…thanks to the Justice Department, the Salvation Army” could now discriminate. While the DOJ did file a brief in support of the Salvation Army, the AU fails to note that it was actually the judicial branch of the government that made the ruling and is therefore the one “to thank.”
DOJ Announces “First Freedom Project”
A Department of Justice press release announced the “First Freedom Project,” which is billed as an effort “to strengthen and preserve religious liberty throughout the nation.” Included in the initiative is a “Report on Enforcement of Laws Protecting Religious Freedom” over the last five years as well as a new website, www.firstfreedom.gov. A public initiative to support the freedom of religion is a welcome sight in modern times that seem to prefer a separation of religion and public life. (With credit to The Religion Clause blog for the point out.)
Wiccan Lawsuit Proceeds Against VA
As repeated by a variety of sources, the Associated Press has reported that the Wiccan lawsuit against the Veterans Administration will proceed without a delay requested by the government.
Weinstein Predicts American “Slaughterville”
A recent addition to Mr. Michael Weinstein’s press portfolio has been an interview with the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, in which he states that ‘all Jewish people’ know that “postmillennial reconstructionist dominionist evangelical” Christians are putting America on a train to “Slaughterville,” saying that “2007 looks more like 1937.”
Religious Freedom Day, 2007
Religious Freedom Day passed quietly, with virtually no mainstream media press coverage, even though struggles continue over the proper role of religion in government, the military, and public society. The President’s proclamation is here, and a private organization has started a website to better publicize the day.
Mt. Soledad Cross Suit Declared Moot
In the latest bid to bring closure to the 17-year old suit demanding the removal of the Mount Soledad Cross, the US Court of Appeals has declared the suit moot.