The Constitution bars government from meddling in religion. Government should be neutral on theological matters and not seek to sponsor, promote or further faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Legislative Prayer: Can legislatures open meetings with prayers?
- Holiday Displays: Can the government erect a holiday display that contains religious symbols?
- Ceremonial Deism: Can the government make official references to religion, as in the Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto?
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- Universities May Deny Funding To Student Clubs That Discriminate, Groups Tell High Court March 16, 2010
- AU Warns Tuscaloosa County Commission To Stop Ignoring Records-Request Law March 15, 2010
- AU Speaks Out Against Intolerant Agenda Of National Prayer Breakfast Sponsor February 2, 2010
- Federal Court Strikes Down Sectarian Prayers At Forsyth County, N.C., Commission January 29, 2010
Church & State
- Religion Promotion At Connecticut Postal Unit Restricted By Court
- Japan’s Top Court Rules Against Shrine March 1, 2010
- Calif. Mayor’s ‘Christian Community’ Comments Spark Controversy March 1, 2010
- Roy Moore 2.0? March 1, 2010
- Church-State Debate Erupts In The States March 1, 2010
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Out-of-Court Success
- Resolved July, 2008 Three Lakes, Wisconsin
- Resolved April, 2009 Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Resolved April, 2009 La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Lawsuit
- August 2008 American Atheists, Inc. v. Duncan
- March 2009 University of the Cumberlands v. Pennybacker
- February 2007 Galloway v. Town of Greece
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