Are Alabama Christians filing religious exemptions taking God’s name in vain?
More than 85 percent of Alabamians identify as Christians, and very few branches of Christianity have any instruction regarding vaccines.
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Senate passes bill requiring businesses to allow vaccine exemptions
Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims.
Alabama AG advises employers on medical and religious exemptions
The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance.
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"We’ve been mandating vaccines for public health reasons forever."
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Each year, during Holy Week, Christians gather in the pews to remember the death and crucifixion of Jesus and celebrate his resurrection. As we retell the story of the Passion and celebrate Easter, we count our many blessings and profess our faith as Christians. For many Americans, Easter marks a time of reflection and celebration … Continued
Day Care regulation bill becomes law with governor’s signature
A bill that would license many more currently unregulated religious day care facilities in the state has been signed into law by the governor. The governor’s spokesperson said Thursday that she signed the bill into law this week after it passed out of the Legislature on March 15. The bill, which was proposed following the deaths and … Continued
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By State Sen. Greg Albritton Like most Alabamians, I believe that God established the institution of marriage for the benefit of mankind. Indeed, His purpose was to begin the human family within His bonds of marriage, as a holy union. Then government stole marriage, for its own purposes. A classic example is Henry VIII, who … Continued
House committee approves bill to regulate exempt religious day cares
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A bill that would revoke the exemption status of non-profit religious day cares and bring them under the oversight of Department of Human Resources health and safety regulations passed out of committee Tuesday. The move marks the legislation’s first approval in the sometimes lengthy process. It’ll need to be … Continued
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter An Alabama lawmaker wants school teachers to incorporate the lessons of Scientology into public school science courses. That’s right, Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, wants teachers to mix crazy religious theories alongside scientific theories and then let kids decide which one to choose. And if those kids choose to answer … Continued
For Moore’s core supporters, this election goes much deeper than policy or politics
MIDLAND, Ala. — For Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore’s core group of voters, this special election is about much more than politics or policy. At its core, Tuesday’s vote isn’t about taxes, and it’s not about Steve Bannon, Donald Trump or even Democrat Doug Jones. When Moore’s staunchest supporters walk into a polling place Tuesday, … Continued