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School Bible courses require planning
By Charles Haynes It's easier to agree on the importance of studying about religion in the public schools than to do such studies right.
02.13.00
Charitable choice needs devil's advocate
By Charles Haynes Remember the debate several years ago about "charitable choice"? That's the provision in the 1996 welfare reform act that allows religious institutions to receive government money to deliver services to the poor.
02.06.00
E-mailed 'Prayer' full of mistakes about laws
By Charles Haynes A simple click of the mouse is all it takes these days to spread false and misleading information to countless people everywhere. Welcome to the Internet revolution.
01.30.00
FCC should let broadcasters be
By Charles Haynes When is religious speech "educational" and when is it not? Should a federal agency have the authority to make such a distinction?
01.23.00
School officials ease up on uniform enforcement
By Charles Haynes It was a great day for religious freedom this week when Aaron Ganues returned to school — without a uniform.
01.16.00
School policy controls religious leader's visit
By Charles Haynes Public schools are getting the message that students have the right to engage in religious activity and discussion on campus, as long as they aren't disruptive or coercive.
01.09.00
21st-century America must build ties, not rifts
By Charles Haynes By any measure, the 20th century was the "American century." From the victories over fascism and Soviet communism to the unleashing of the atom and the mission to the moon, the United States dominated the world stage for much of the last 100 years.
01.02.00
Rhode Island was first to grant religious freedom
By Charles Haynes With the new millennium fast approaching, top-10 lists of the "greatest people" and "most important events" are springing up everywhere.
12.26.99
Guidance on religion in schools
By Charles Haynes On Dec. 18, President Clinton took an historic step that dramatically advances the cause of religious liberty in public education.
12.19.99
How plastic reindeer tarnish sacred symbols
By Charles Haynes When do the créche and menorah — sacred to millions of people — become mere secular symbols? When the government erects holiday displays every December.
12.12.99
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