Charles Haynes columns
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Increasing religious diversity will test commitment to first principles
By Charles Haynes When religion makes headlines in America, it's often bad news.
09.10.00
Conflicts will continue until educators take religion seriously
By Charles Haynes Despite a host of new guidelines and court decisions, the new school year in many communities will be filled with old conflicts about religion.
09.03.00
Lieberman candidacy moves nation closer to religious-liberty ideals
By Charles Haynes Whoever wins in November, just having Joseph Lieberman’s name on the ballot greatly advances the cause of religious liberty in America.
08.27.00
Youth organization finds way to share faith without alienating
others
By Charles Haynes At a time when proselytizing often triggers conflict and confusion, a
new policy by an evangelical Christian youth organization offers a model of how
to share one’s faith with sensitivity and respect.
08.21.00
Book controversies in schools defy easy answers
By Charles Haynes Last week, I told you about efforts to ban Harry Potter books from public schools. Not only does Harry top the bestseller lists, he's also the number-one target for removal from classrooms and libraries.
08.13.00
Defusing the debate over 'Harry Potter'
By Charles Haynes Unless you live on a remote desert island, by now you know that Harry Potter has worked his magic on millions of children and on a surprising number of adults as well.
08.06.00
Defusing the debate over 'Harry Potter'
By Charles Haynes Unless you live on a remote desert island, by now you know that Harry Potter has worked his magic on millions of children and on a surprising number of adults as well.
08.06.00
Classroom veterans dispel myths surrounding public-school Bible courses
By Charles Haynes Mention teaching about the Bible in public schools, and voices from the left and the right will argue that it shouldn't be done.
07.30.00
New bill to expand freedom of worship has broad backing
By Charles Haynes Although it hasn't made the headlines, a new bill introduced in Congress this week could have far-reaching implications for religious freedom in America.
07.23.00
Students should be free to choose when it comes to matters of faith
By Charles Haynes Current fights over efforts in Colorado and Georgia to post the motto "In God We Trust" in public-school classrooms are the latest chapters in a long history of conflict over the place of religion in American public life.
07.16.00
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