Here we go again. This time an atheist group is offended because New York City has named a street to honor seven brave firefighters who gave their lives in the tragic attacks on 9-11. A new street sign was erected just days ago outside the Brooklyn firehouse where the heroes once served.  The name of…

For the second time, NBC has issued what it says is an apology for editing out the phrase “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance (twice) in a televised tribute at the U.S. Open golf championship outside our nation’s capital.  I first reported about this on Monday. The problem: this apology raises more questions than…

There’s a case now before the U.S. Supreme Court that goes to the heart of the constitutional protections afforded to churches and ministries. The case is called Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) (No. 10-553).  At issue: the freedom of churches to select religiously commissioned teachers for their religious…

The United States Open golf tournament – 111 years of history.  It’s America’s venerable and prestigious golf championship.  And, for the third time in its long history, the U.S. Open was held at Congressional Country Club, just outside the nation’s capital. NBC televised the event, in conjunction with the United States Golf Association (USGA).  They spent…

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