Mathew Staver
Mathew Staver
Mathew D. "Mat" Staver, J.D., is an American lawyer and former Seventh-day Adventistpastor who became a Southern Baptist. He is the founding member and Chairman of the Liberty Counsel law firm since 1989...
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amendment city compelling displaying flags prohibit reason small violation
I don't see that the city would have any compelling reason to prohibit her from displaying small flags in her windows. It's a violation of her First Amendment rights,
acted attempted court rewrite
The court acted like a legislature when it attempted to rewrite the statute.
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The trial court established a precedent in which gender was ruled a product of one's mind that could change through a medical procedure. But when it was reversed, it was established that being a male or a female is still a matter of law for the legislature to decide.
christian religious justice
Justice William Brennan stated that the phrase 'under God' in our Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional because it no longer has a religious purpose or meaning.
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Government employees are public servants and prohibited by the Constitution from inhibiting religious freedom, that is a far cry from sneaking around and into a church and acting like KGB agents.
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Many school administrators are so cautious that they have erroneously erased all traces of religion. Some have run roughshod over teachers. Others have attempted to squelch all discussion of religion.
christian religious church
This determined bias against religion, especially Christianity, is clearly evident when viewed against the religious heritage of American culture as revealed in the Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States, 143 U.S. 452. 1892.
christmas appreciation thinking
But I fail to see how that (not buying gifts) would bring back the essence of Christmas. And I don't think it would affect retailers. Besides, that's part of the joy of Christmas ? to give someone a gift to show your appreciation for them.
religious children school
Every public elementary school ought to welcome Good News Clubs. Parents appreciate them; children love them; and the First Amendment protects them. The First Amendment requires that similar groups be provided with equal treatment. Religious speech is not a disability. It is our preeminent freedom.
christian religious tests
The Supreme Court refuses to abandon its convoluted Lemon test. The Lemon test has created havoc, misunderstanding, and hostility toward religion.
christian religious expression
Religious expression must at least be afforded an equal playing field. Currently, the playing field is not level. Religious expression and practices are treated as second class forms of speech and singled out for discrimination.
christian religious squares
Religion in the public square is becoming an endangered species.
graduation gratitude rights
Students and invited speakers do not shed their constitutional rights when they step up to the graduation podium. Expressing faith in God does not disqualify a student from delivering a graduation message. Being designated as valedictorian or salutatorian is an honor, and students chosen for that honor should be free to share their gratitude to God with their fellow students and family members.