Faith and Justice

A troubling new report issued by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) suggests that Christians are being censored online because of their religious beliefs. In a 43-page report, the NRB stated that many of the biggest new Internet sites blocked Christian content and refused to accept faith-based advertisements. “Our conclusion is that Christian ideas and other religious…

In addition to protecting religious freedom in this country, a large part of our work involves defending religious freedom around the globe. That’s why this new report out by the U.S. State Department is of great interest. The Department’s 13th Annual Report on International Religious Freedom documents numerous ways in which governments and societies violate religious…

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a constitutional case dealing with what is broadcast on television when children are likely to be watching. In a filing at the high court, we’re defending a ban on television indecency. Our amicus brief defends the ability of government authorities to outlaw public indecency, whether in person or on…

Even after the 10th anniversary of 9/11, it remains a powerful symbol that continues to generate more attention and support. The Ground Zero cross – the steel beams fashioned into the shape of a cross on 9/11 – was the focal point for many who took part in Sunday’s remembrance of the September 11th terrorists…

It’s a case that deserves the consideration of the U.S. Supreme Court. The issue: Arizona’s immigration law S.B. 1070 – Arizona’s effort to protect its borders and citizens by enacting a state law that targets illegal immigration. The Obama Administration is challenging several key provisions of the law and a federal appeals court has sided…

If you watched any of the 9/11 coverage from Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and the field in Pennsylvania, you know that this was a solemn day – a day to remember – a day to grieve – and a day to pray. Despite New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s stubborn refusal to acknowledge the importance of…

It may be ten years, but the tragic events of 9/11 are still seared in our nation’s collective memory. 9/11 shook America to its core. Who could forget the pain, the suffering and the horror of what became the most deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil? On this anniversary, we remember and honor those who…

You already know about the legal issues involving the battle over the Ground Zero cross – the twisted steel beams – the wreckage from the Twin Towers – formed into the shape of a cross at the site.  You already know about the lawsuit filed by the American Atheists challenging the cross, claiming that their plaintiffs…

A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejects Virginia’s legal challenge to ObamaCare, a move that is disappointing. The judges disagreed with Virginia’s argument that it was an injured party because it passed a law before Obamacare making it so Virginia residents are not required to purchase health care…

Prayer is powerful. Americans have traditionally turned to God in times of crisis and this was no more true than on 9/11. As we are just days away from the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks of September 11th, the American people are taking a stand – sending a powerful message to Mayor Bloomberg…

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