I’ll post reactions from church/state separation groups as they come in. . ... “This is a brazen attack on the separation of church and state,” said Larry T. ..…

Randy Forbes, Virginia Republican who founded Congressional Prayer Caucus mixed church and state during his 15 years Congress, lost his battle last week .. ..…

Randy Forbes, the Virginia Republican who mixed church and state during his 15 years Congress, lost his battle — despite outspending his opponent by factor of 10. ..…

The 'Christ-Centered Congress,' which this year takes as its theme 'The Heavenly Vision: The Message of the Church,' includes courses titled 'Bean Pie, My Brotha? ..…

Clinton and Gingrich that the place for prayer is the home or some designated place of worship and let Congress get on with more mundane problems.. It would be delineation The home and church to concentrate on religion and the schools to concentrate on education. ..…

By ruling that the owners of private companies may refuse on religious grounds to offer employees insurance coverage for birth control, Supreme Court delivered setback to Obama Monday.. ..…

Among all major religious groups, there is more opposition than support for church endorsements of political candidates. . Roughly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say it is important for members of Congress to have strong religious beliefs, a number largely unchanged since the 2010 midterm cycle...…

Furthermore, Congress has enacted various laws to prevent abuses by charities, including churches. For example, a church may use its assets only for its charitable purposes (and not for a private use); a church is taxed on its profits if it operates a regular business (to protect against..…

Tax exemption for churches violates the separation of church and state implied in First Amendment of U.S. In other words, Congress shall not establish church like Church of England, and it shall not infringe on the people's right to worship freely. ..…

CIA's contribution, included covert support for pro-democracy street rallies and encouragement and Congress, armed forces, friendly labor and student groups, church, and business... ..…

This created what I call the “unlikely alliance” that made the legislation seem compelling to members of Congress. . The final piece of the puzzle had to do with church-based networks here in the United States, and, in particular, the activation of evangelical networks on behalf of the..…

Mark Noll, Carolyn and Fred McManis Professor of Christian Thought, Wheaton College; Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in American History and Ethics, Library of Congress . Michael Nazir-Ali, Bishop of Rochester, Church of England; Member, House of Lords . ..…