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Mosque Attacks and the Delegitimization of Islam
When it comes to Muslims, the newest tool for dehumanization is the
delegitimization of Islam itself.
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Mixed Signals: The Supreme Court and Two Current Church-State Cases
Those urging that the cross be left in place argue that the courts should look to the purpose of the Peace Cross as a memorial to war dead.
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The Supreme Court’s Peace Cross: Here’s the Important Backstory
Yes, the First Amendment and state constitutions prohibit government establishment of religion. But for much of our early history, the United States was a semi-established Protestant country.
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Why Keeping the 40-foot Peace Cross Might be Good for Religious Minorities
On Feb. 27, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about the constitutionality of the 40-foot Peace Cross on government property in Bladensburg, Md.
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Bible Literacy or Bible Wars?
Yes, Mr. President, biblical literacy can be part of a public school education – if, and only if, schools are prepared to do it right under the First Amendment.
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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act — A Political Lightning Rod
As much as today’s political debates make it hard to do so, it’s important to celebrate the major victories that Americans across the political and religious spectrum can agree on.
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4-day Intensive Explores Historic Impact of Power, Violence, Identity on Religious Freedom
Last week, 35 students from five Historically Black Theological Institutions enrolled in the Religious Freedom Center’s African Americans and Religious Freedom course.
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On Religious Freedom Day: Religious Pluralism is our Strength
National Religious Freedom Day is celebrated every year on Jan. 16. It comes and goes with little fanfare. But 2019 might be a good year to start paying attention.
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Pro Voice/Pro Voz, Inc. Honors Sabrina Dent, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Religious Freedom Center
Sabrina E. Dent (DMin), director of admissions and recruitment at the Religious Freedom Center, was among the honorees in a Dec. 18 awards reception.
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Political fights and human rights
Both, sweeping generalizations about Islam and Muslims and the supposed alliance among all Muslims with the Left, result in the politicization of Muslim rights.
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