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Chaplains in Kansas public schools? That violates basic separation of church and state

How would you like someone proselytizing a different religion to your kids at school? | Opinion

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Group urges IRS to strip megachurch pastor of tax-exempt status after he endorses Steve Garvey from the pulpit

It isn’t the first time Pastor Jack Hibbs has endorsed from the pulpit.

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Killeen disputes claim that senior centers forces residents to pray before lunch

The city of Killeen is disputing claims in a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation to the Lions Park Senior Center in Killeen that alleges seniors are forced to

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Eastern WA school board considers starting meetings with prayer. Students pushed back

“Our public schools are paid for by anybody and everybody, including those with no religion.”

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Oregon Republican lawmaker suggests non-Christians are unfit for elected office

A Republican Oregon lawmaker has suggested that “you don’t want” Muslims, atheists and other non-Christians to serve in elected office.

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An East Texas school district's flagpole raises questions about America's separation of church and state

The LaPoynor school district frequently flies a Christian flag, but may not be running afoul of the Constitution because it says students are choosing to raise it.

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What does the new year hold for religion stories that captivated us in 2023?

Here is a look at five of Oklahoma's attention-grabbing religion stories of 2023 and what's next for them in the coming year.

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Iowa town removes Nativity scene after out-of-town atheist steps in

Toledo, Iowa, abruptly removed a Nativity scene that had long been installed at the local fire department after receiving a complaint from an atheist group.

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Atheist and Agnostic group calls for Orem to repeal 'In God We Trust' motto

A nonprofit organization of atheists, agnostics and more called on the city of Orem to repeal its decision to adopt "In God We Trust" as the city's official motto on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

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Kansas public school district warned about Bible lessons, worship songs

Freedom from Religion Foundation legal fellow Samantha Lawrence sent district superintendent Justin Henry a letter warning of these constitutional violations on Nov. 29.

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