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"Congress
shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion, or
prohibiting
the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition
the Government
for
a redress of grievances."
- First Amendment of
the Constitution of the United States
"Religion [is]
the basis and Foundation of Government."
- James Madison, known
as the 'Chief Architect of the Constitution'
 This
section is intended to inform Christians of the laws and legal
decisions that
impact our faith and the free exercise of our
beliefs. We also cover legal cases and bills in congress that
are currently being considered. It is our obligation to stay
informed of how the laws of the United States allow for, or infringe
upon our first amendment rights.
When you click on a link on this page, you'll be directed to a
synopsis of the decision or law and, where possible, another link to
view the raw text of the legal decision or legislation.
"Tell me, you who want to be under the
law, are you not aware of what the law says?" -
Galatians 4:21 (NIV)
Articles
Why I Appreciate the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals--Ben
Rast July 16, 2002
Uncle Sam Meets Big Brother--Ben
Rast July 18, 2002
The Judicial Crisis - A Judeo-Christian Concern--Ben
Rast May 22, 2003
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JUDICIAL DECISIONS
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| SIMPSON V. CHESTERFIELD CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (2005) - Legislative Prayers (Local) | | LOCKE V. DAVEY (2004) - Public Scholarships for Religious Education | | LOFTON V. DEP'T OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SVCS. (2004) - Gay Adoption/States' Rights | | ACLU v. MCCREARY COUNTY, 2003 FED App. 0447P (2003) - Ten Commandments Display | | EVERSON v. BOARD OF EDUCATION, 330 U.S. 1 (1947) - Gov't Aid to Religous Schools | | ALLEGHENY COUNTY v. GREATER PITTSBURGH ACLU, 492 U.S. 573 (1989) - Gov't Sponsored Nativity Scenes | | LYNCH v. DONNELLY, 465 U.S. 668 (1984) - Gov't Sponsored Nativity Scenes | | MARSH v. CHAMBERS, 463 U.S. 783 (1983) - Legislative Chaplains | | LEE v. WEISMAN, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) - Prayer in School | | WALLACE v. JAFFREE, 472 U.S. 38 (1985) - Prayer in School | | EDWARDS v. AGUILLARD, 482 U.S. 578 (1987) - Teaching Creationism in Schools | | LEMON v. KURTZMAN, 403 U.S. 602 (1971) - Gov't Aid to Religious Schools | | PRINCE V. JACOBY (Bethel) (2002) - Religious Clubs in Public Schools | | ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL. v. NEWDOW ET AL. (2004) - Pledge of Allegiance |
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LEGISLATIVE
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(What's
going on now, and what's coming up)
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| VERMONT: H. 168 - Death With Dignity Bill - (Euthanasia) | | HR 235 - Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act (2005) - Religious Tax Exemption | | HR 1547 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act - Protected Speech | | HJ RES 39 - Federal Marriage Amendment - Sexuality & Family | | HR 2045 - Ten Commandments Defense Act - Church - State Separation |
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