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Foundation for Moral Law defends Texas judge who gave convicted murderer a Bible

The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law came to the defense of Texas Judge Tammy Kemp from a complaint by Freedom From Religion Foundation. Kemp presided over the Amber Guyer prosecution. Guyer is a former Dallas Police Officer who gunned down a neighbor when she walked into his apartment, she claimed accidentally. The victim’s brother … Continued

October 16, 2019

Foundation for Moral Law argues that Bible study course is constitutional

The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law released a statement Monday encouraging the Morgan County Schools to go forward with their plans for an elective Bible course and offered the foundation’s support if the course is challenged in court. During the 2019 legislative session, the Alabama Legislature passed SB14, which allows elective courses on the … Continued

August 20, 2019

Foundation for Moral Law defends the First Amendment rights of an Alabama Sheriff

Wednesday, the Foundation for Moral Law responded to charges by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, that Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman had violated the constitutional prohibition against establishing a state religion by talking about God on his Facebook page. The FFRF further demands that Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman cease talking about God on his … Continued

July 10, 2019

Senate committee approves bill requiring Pledge of Allegiance in public schools

The Senate Education Policy Committee voted Wednesday to give a favorable report to a bill requiring that public schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day. The bill, HB339, would apply to all K-12 public schools in the state. House Bill 339 was sponsored by state Rep. Nathanial Ledbetter, R-Rainsville. … Continued

April 25, 2019

House passes bill requiring that public schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance

The Alabama House of Representatives last week passed a bill that would require the Pledge of Allegiance be recited at all K-12 public schools in the state. House Bill 339 was sponsored by state Representative Nathanial Ledbetter, R-Rainsville. HB339 would require that all schools recite the pledge at the beginning of the school day. Most … Continued

April 23, 2019

Three reasons why Alabama should stand up to the Freedom from Religion Foundation

An atheist group from Wisconsin has implicitly or directly threatened to sue more than 40 Alabama school systems, local governments, and elected officials during recent years over what they claim are violations of the constitution’s ban on the establishment of religion. The organization, called the Freedom from Religion Foundation, is often successful. Many give in … Continued

March 26, 2019

FFRF, Foundation for Moral Law continue fight over prayer at sporting events

Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRL) announced that is has sent a letter to every school district in Alabama urging them to ignore what they call “erroneous advice from Roy Moore.” The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law recently sent a memo to Alabama school superintendents explaining their view that student-initiated … Continued

October 12, 2018

Judge Moore responds to criticism of Freedom From Religion Foundation

Judge Roy Moore sent a letter to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Thursday saying that he does not apologize for raining on their “parade of false legal advice.” On Friday September 21 Moore (R), in his role as President Emeritus of the Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law (FML), held a press conference where … Continued

October 1, 2018

Standridge files “In God We Trust” Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, state Rep. David Standridge, R-Hayden, filed legislation that permits public buildings, classrooms, and law enforcement vehicles to display the national motto, “In God We Trust.” “Political Correctness has gone too far when our national motto becomes unwelcome in public settings.” Standridge said. “This bill makes it clear that … Continued

January 24, 2018

McLure supports public prayer at high school football games

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General candidate Sam McLure called for solidarity with Lee County Board of Education officials and students after they were targeted by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. The Lee County Board of Education banned their traditional public prayer before Football games after receiving a complaint from the Freedom … Continued

September 28, 2017