Church-State Separation Group Pressures Public School to Cancel Field Trip to Creation Museum

GLENDIVE, Mont. — Public school officials in Montana recently canceled a field trip to a local creation museum after a prominent church-state separation group threatened to file suit. Approximately 100 third graders from Lincoln Elementary School in Glendive were scheduled to visit the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum on Thursday as they have done for […]

Colorado Teacher Sues School for Allegedly ‘Promoting Christian Ideals’ of Local Church

DENVER — A public school teacher in Colorado has filed a lawsuit against his school district over his assertion that the school “operates largely to promote the evangelical Christian ideals” of a local church. Robert Basevitz, who identifies as Jewish, says that the Christian activities held at Florence High School made him feel excluded since […]

Humanists Sue Texas School Board for Practice of Presenting Christian Prayers

FORT WORTH, Texas — A prominent humanist organization has filed a lawsuit against a Texas school district on behalf of a former student who takes issue with the practice of presenting Christian prayers at board meetings. The American Humanist Association (AHA) filed suit against the Birdville Independent School District earlier this month on behalf of […]

South Carolina Federal Judge Partially Upholds Christian Prayers at School Graduation

GREENVILLE, S.C. — A federal judge in South Carolina has partially upheld the practice of Christian prayers during high school graduation ceremonies. As previously reported, an anonymous couple contacted the American Humanist Association (AHA) in 2013 to complain that Mountain View Elementary School had held its graduation ceremony at the chapel on the campus of […]

Evangelical College Defends Decision to Allow Homosexual Student Group on Campus

Evangelical College Defends Decision to Allow Homosexual Student Group on Campus

WHEATON, Ill. – A prominent evangelical college is defending its decision to allow the formation of homosexual student group on campus. Wheaton College is a private evangelical school located near Chicago. Established in 1860, the school enrolls approximately 3,000 students and operates under the motto “For Christ and His Kingdom.” Due to the college’s Christian […]

Walmart Attorney Proposes Protections for ‘Transgender’ Teachers in Arkansas School District

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A Christian legal group is expressing opposition to a recent proposal by the attorney for the retail giant Walmart that would add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to an Arkansas school district’s hiring policies. Grant Lightle serves as attorney for the Bentonville-based business, and also is a board member for the Bentonville Public […]

Alabama Legislators Advance Bill Allowing Homeschoolers to Play Public School Sports

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill allowing homeschool students to play public school sports, now sending the matter on to the Senate for a vote. H.B. 236, also known as the “Tim Tebow Act” passed 52-43 on May 7, named after the Heisman trophy winner who was able to work […]

College President: Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Gay Marriage’ May Lead to Christian School Closings

College President: Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Gay Marriage’ May Lead to Christian School Closings

PURCELLVILLE, Va. — The president of a nationally-recognized Christian college is warning that Christian schools may have to eventually close their doors due to tax exemption revocation for “discrimination” if the U.S. Supreme Court rules next month that states must recognize “gay marriage.” Michael Farris is the chancellor of Patrick Henry College in Virginia, as […]

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