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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

April 9, 2020

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

April 7, 2020

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

December 26, 2019

Moore, Pringle praise rules protecting Bibles, Christmas trees in VA hospitals

Thursday, Former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) and Congressional candidate State Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) both praised new rules for the Veterans Administration protecting Bibles in VA hospitals and allowing Christmas decorations. “I am very happy to see that President Trump and Vice President Pence are moving to restore the right of military veterans to … Continued

December 6, 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

Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Moore says that it is “about time” for the SPLC shakeup

On Friday, Richard Cohen resigned as President from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) where he has worked for the last 33 years. A week ago Cohen fired SPLC co-founder Morris Dees, for undisclosed accusations of misconduct. Also on Friday, Rhonda Brownstein, SPLC’s legal director, also resigned. Richard Cohen and the SPLC despised former Chief … Continued

March 25, 2019

Moore Calls religious liberty the “Civil Rights issue of our time”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 24th, 2017, U.S. Senate candidate former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) denounced a ruling by the 9th District Court of Appeals which ruled that the Bremerton School District was justified in suspending Coach Joe Kennedy after he took a knee and prayed silently at … Continued

August 24, 2017

Holtville High School Reverses Decision to Ban “Amazing Grace” from Band’s Play List

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 24, the Alabama Media Group’s Ivana Hrynkiw is reporting that Holtville High School marching band will be allowed to play the hymn “Amazing Grace” at football game half-times after all. The School Superintendent admitted that public reaction played a role in his decision to reverse his earlier … Continued

July 26, 2016

House Passes Alabama Student Religious Liberties Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 11, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB-1, The Alabama Student Religious Liberties Act of 2015. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). Rep. Butler said, “This bill would prohibit school districts from discriminating against a student or parent on the basis … Continued

March 18, 2015