by Adelle M. Banks | Sep 21, 2010 | News
(RNS) A majority of Americans—including those who do not practice a particular faith—think students should be able to express their religion in public schools, according to a new poll by the First Amendment Center. Three-quarters of Americans support student religious...
by Adelle M. Banks | Sep 14, 2010 | News
(RNS) The U.S. tied with Switzerland for fifth place in a “world giving index” by the British-based Charities Aid Foundation that measured charitable behavior across the globe. The ranking in the “World Giving Index 2010” was based on the U.S.’s showing in three...
by Adelle M. Banks | Sep 9, 2010 | News
(RNS) The imam who proposed an Islamic community center near Ground Zero said Tuesday (Sept. 7) that changing his plans would play into the hands of extremists who think Americans oppose Islam. “The wonderful outpouring of support for our right to build this community...
by Adelle M. Banks | Sep 8, 2010 | News
WASHINGTON (RNS) Three dozen faith leaders Tuesday (Sept. 7) issued a declaration denouncing anti-Muslim bigotry as the nation prepares to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at a time of inflamed religious tensions. Ingrid Mattson, president of the Islamic...
by Adelle M. Banks | Sep 6, 2010 | News
(RNS) The University of Wisconsin should not have prohibited the use of student funds for the worship-related activities of a Catholic campus group, a federal appeals court has ruled. The University of Wisconsin at Madison distributes funds from student fees for...
