In response to Steve’s recent description of the Bladensburg Peace Cross case as a ‘great day in court’ for religious liberty, I’d like to point out once again that, with rare exceptions, there’s no such a thing as a great day in court — because even when you think you’ve won, what you’ve lost is going to be much more significant in the long run.
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Establishment clause
First Amendment Win: When Religious Liberty Has a Great Day in Court
Here’s a concept for you. A “plaintiff claiming an unconstitutional establishment of religion must demonstrate that he was actually coerced by government conduct that shares the characteristics of an establishment as understood at the founding.”
Religious Bigotry in New Hampshire
First Amendment history The First Amendment guarantee of freedom of religion has deeply rooted historical significance. Many of the colonists who founded the United States came here fleeing religious persecution and governmental oppression in Europe. Our founders advocated religious freedom. They sought to prevent any one religion or group of religious organizations from dominating the … Read more