Freedom of Religion Articles

April 16, 2013

Campbell Faces Unexpected Opposition on Religious Liberties Bill

On Monday, Donna Campbell's resolution to add an amendment to the Texas constitution guaranteeing freedom of religion lead to a discussion about abortion rights, the Westboro Baptist Church, and goat slaughter.

By Laura Wright

Arts & Entertainment |

November 1, 2000

They Haven’t Got a Prayer

In the Gulf Coast town of Santa Fe, high school football games had always kicked off with a prayer, but in June the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the practice violated the separation of church and state. Now the issuewhich has turned neighbor against neighbor and provoked some decidedly un-Christian

By Pamela Colloff

Behind the Lines |

December 1, 1996

The Church on the Hill

Why the big fight between a small town and a small church wound up in the Supreme Court.

By Gregory Curtis

Music |

November 1, 1996

Shocking

The gospel according to Michelle Shocked.

By Jason Cohen