by William C. Duncan | Jun 7, 2023
Anti-religious legacy of Blaine Amendments persists Written by James G. Blaine was a prominent politician of the late 19th century. He served in Congress representing Maine, eventually serving as speaker of the House. After two tries, he was nominated as the...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 1, 2023
Right of conscience key to California and Michigan cases Written by Last week marked a little-noticed anniversary. On May 26, 1848, the treaty ending the Mexican-American War was ratified. The conflict revolved around the admission of Texas into the United States....
by William C. Duncan | May 25, 2023
Prayer in schools: Does federal guidance reflect Supreme Court rulings? Written by If one were looking for guidance on prayer, the federal government would probably not be the first place to look. Yet that is precisely what the U.S. Department of Education provided...
by William C. Duncan | May 17, 2023
Case shows how government interferes with religious groups’ homeless ministry Written by The Homeless to Renter (H2R) program was spotlighted in a comprehensive 2017 report for the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion. The program in King County,...
by William C. Duncan | May 11, 2023
Religion and spirituality play helpful role in mental health Written by Stress about money; the role of mental health in the recent shooting in Texas; Michael Phelps’ past struggles with suicidal thoughts: Concerns about mental health seem to dominate the news. Less...
