Christian Coalition of Alabama adds Perry Hooper Jr. to board
Hooper faced credible allegations of sexual abuse in 2022 when he reportedly groped a hostess at a Montgomery restaurant.
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A Christmas reflection asking whether faith, mercy and love of neighbor still guide our public life today in American politics.
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The beauty of America lies not in its allegiance to any one religion, but in its commitment to universal values.
Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery
At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions.
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To me as a Christian, folks are empowered to make their own decisions about the lives they want to live.
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature.
August 2, 2022
Sessions: FFRF’s demands that Ivey stop praying is ridiculous
Wednesday, former Senator and GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, said that Alabamians will not be intimidated by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Sessions was responding to a letter that the FFRF sent to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) demanding that she stop praying at press conferences and citing scriptures. “This is RIDICULOUS,” Sessions said. … Continued
Public Easter week services are canceled
Most Churches in Alabama will not hold public Easter week services in compliance with the guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Easter week is the holiest week in the Christian Church’s calendar and is usually marked with overflow crowds at Easter services in … Continued
FFRF urges Ivey to stop promoting Christianity
The Wisconsin based Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Monday, criticizing her Friday press conference and demanding that she stop using her office to promote Christianity. The group chastised Ivey for, “Your use of your office to promote Christianity. FFRF’s purposes are to protect the constitutional principle of separation … Continued
Byrne: Freedom from Religion Foundation needs to “stop forcing their ungodly, un-American views down our throats”
Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne commented on a separation of church and state dispute involving Reeltown High School and the Wisconsin based Freedom from Religion Foundation. Byrne said in a social media post that the Wisconsin based FFRF “needs to pack it up and stop forcing their ungodly, un-American views down our throats.” On Wednesday, December … Continued