U.S. Constitution

America’s real first freedom? Secular government

By Michael De Dora — April 24, 2017
(RNS) The “first freedom” is not the free exercise of religion — it is freedom from established religion.

Khans blame Donald Trump for growing intolerance toward Muslims

By Yonat Shimron — August 9, 2016
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — During the past year, the Khans say they have heard rising fears from Muslim friends and family members, especially children.

Supreme Court Justice Scalia: Constitution says government can favor religion

By David Gibson — January 4, 2016
(RNS) In his "sermon," the Supreme Court justice said the principle of religious neutrality has been distorted and “one of the reasons God has been good to us is that we have done him honor.”

Muslim foes, inside and out (COMMENTARY)

By Shamshad Ahmad — January 4, 2016
(RNS) There is a saying in the Middle East: "Some days are for you, and some days are upon you." No doubt the latter is the case for Muslims now.

Murfreesboro mosque fight laid to rest after Supreme Court ruling

By Bob Smietana — June 3, 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) On the surface, the fight was over the minutiae of Tennessee’s sunshine, or public notice, laws. But a thriving anti-Muslim movement in Tennessee fueled the fight.
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