http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:15:59 -0700 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:41:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m11d10-City-to-take-down-San-Clemente-Love-It-promo-banner-displaying-cross?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Fearing a separation of church and state lawsuit, San Clemente city officials plan to take down a Chamber of Commerce banner that features a church tower and cross.The promotional street banner, which says "San Clemente, Love It," is bein... law legal lawsuit Orange County San Clemente Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:41:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m11d10-City-to-take-down-San-Clemente-Love-It-promo-banner-displaying-cross?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Goldberg-Lamestream-media-runs-with-secondhand-stress-angle?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner U.S. Sgt. Maj. at candlelight vigil. (Richards/Getty)Most news agencies avoid the possibility that the Fort Hood massacre was a terrorist act, says media analyst Bernie Goldberg.While prayers go out to the families and survivors of those killed or in... Fort Hood Nidal Malik Hasan Bernie Goldberg Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:16:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Goldberg-Lamestream-media-runs-with-secondhand-stress-angle?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Was-it-U2-or-Tea-Party-Express-II-that-caused-LA-traffic-jams?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Dubbed as the "Countdown to Judgement Day," the second tour of the Tea Party Express invaded Los Angeles at the same time as rock band U2...And on the freeways it was Sunday Bloody Sunday.As I scooted into Griffith Park two hours ahead of t... first amendment Hollywood event opinion politics Barack Obama Tea Party protest U2 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:13:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Was-it-U2-or-Tea-Party-Express-II-that-caused-LA-traffic-jams?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Focus-on-the-Family-CEO-We-have-to-be-about-doing-the-right-thing?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Jim Daly is the President of Focus on the Family.Fighting for religious freedom in today's culture should not detract from the Christian community's call to serve God and others, said Focus on the Family President Jim Daly at a fund raiser for Advoca... christianity first amendment law family legal religious discrimination Advocates For Faith and Freedom Jim Daly Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:46:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Focus-on-the-Family-CEO-We-have-to-be-about-doing-the-right-thing?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Atheists-to-Federal-Appeals-Court-public-prayer-makes-us-sick?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Pastor Rick Warren prays at President Obama's inauguration.  A lawsuit challenging prayer at Presidential inauguration is currently before the federal D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and could be ruled on soon, according to a legal group defendi... first amendment law prayer president ceremony legal lawsuit Rick Warren Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Barack Obama Pacific Justice Institute Joseph Lowery Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:31:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Atheists-to-Federal-Appeals-Court-public-prayer-makes-us-sick?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d4-HS-students-remain-Warriors-for-Christ-despite-Bibleverses-ban?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner  Students at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in Georgia were not going to let issues of church and state deter them from making a statement Friday night.For six years or so, cheerleaders at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe have painted elaborate paper banners,... first amendment law education schools Christian Bible legal sports youth high school Georgia Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:26:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d4-HS-students-remain-Warriors-for-Christ-despite-Bibleverses-ban?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Lodi-Atheist-finds-Christians-not-that-bad-after-all?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner  By all accounts, David Diskin is a good neighbor.His Lodi neighbors don't have to worry about a loud Tea Party or ACORN rally being hosted at his house. Diskin says he has never idenitified with the Republican or Democratic parties.Di... christianity first amendment Christian Jesus prayer opinion lawsuit Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Lodi Lodi City Council Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:54:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Lodi-Atheist-finds-Christians-not-that-bad-after-all?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Lodi-joins-3-cities-ruling-for-prayer-against-atheists-legal-threat?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner  The Lodi City Council voted 5-0 last night to allow uncensored prayer before meetings that avoided favoring any religion.The motion by Mayor Larry Hansen declared that the council under the policy would encourage participation from diverse reli... first amendment law Jesus prayer politics legal lawsuit Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Lodi Lodi City Council Lancaster Alliance Defense Tehachapi Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:30:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Lodi-joins-3-cities-ruling-for-prayer-against-atheists-legal-threat?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Lodi-mayor-leans-toward-uncensored-prayer?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Going into tonight's Lodi City Council meeting designated to discuss the issue of allowing prayer before meetings, Mayor Larry Hansen said he has a workable solution.The Sacramento Bee is reporting that Hansen said, "I'm leaning toward having an... law Jesus prayer politics legal lawsuit Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Lodi Lodi City Council Alliance Defense Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:27:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Lodi-mayor-leans-toward-uncensored-prayer?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Revival-archives-This-cant-be-LA?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Image from BGC Archives Website exhibit.To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the legendary Billy Graham revival movement that took place in Los Angeles a Website packed with archived material went live last week.The multimedia online exhibit, &ldq... history Hollywood event Internet Web Billy Graham revival evangelist Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:53:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Revival-archives-This-cant-be-LA?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Tehachapi-City-Council-votes-50-for-opening-prayers-to-stay?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Mayor Linda Vernon favors prayer before meetings.  The Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously to not put limits on what religious leaders say during opening prayers for its meetings Monday.Mayor Linda Vernon started the prayers before meetin... first amendment law Christian Jesus politics legal lawsuit Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Tehachapi Tehachapi City Council Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:15:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Tehachapi-City-Council-votes-50-for-opening-prayers-to-stay?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Tehachapi-latest-city-to-have-Jesus-under-further-review?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Across California and the nation, city councils continue to grapple with the legality of opening meetings with Christian prayer and mention of Jesus.The Tehachapi City Council is the latest California governing board to respond to a letter from the... first amendment law Christian Jesus prayer mayor lawsuit petition Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Lodi Lodi City Council Lancaster City Council ACLU Tehachapi Tehachapi City Council Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Tehachapi-latest-city-to-have-Jesus-under-further-review?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Legal-team-wants-Supreme-Court-to-hear-banned-Biblereading-case?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to hear a case in which the parent of a kindergarten student was denied permission to share a Bible story and asked to read a book about witches to his classmates instead.Donna Busch accepted an invitation to v... first amendment law education schools Bible legal religious discrimination Rutherford Institute Pennsylvania Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:34:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Legal-team-wants-Supreme-Court-to-hear-banned-Biblereading-case?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Went-To-a-Joint-Session-of-Congress-and-a-Town-Hall-Meeting-Breaks-Out?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner President Obama and leaders react to Rep. Joe Wilson's "you lie!" Sitting in front of the TV tonight, I thought I was watching President Barack Obama address a rare joint session of Congress about health care … but guess what &hell... opinion politics you lie Joe Wilson Barack Obama Congress Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:32:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Went-To-a-Joint-Session-of-Congress-and-a-Town-Hall-Meeting-Breaks-Out?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Miss-USA-runnerup-Prejean-files-lawsuit-against-California-pageant?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Carrie Prejean files charges of religious discrimination. (File)BREAKING NEWS:Former Miss USA runnerup Carrie Prejean has filed a lawsuit today against California pageant officials, claiming the state organization discriminated against her religious... law entertainment Prop 8 marriage prop8 legal Carrie Prejean lawsuit religious discrimination slander Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:50:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Miss-USA-runnerup-Prejean-files-lawsuit-against-California-pageant?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Court-orders-Christian-homeschooled-girl-to-attend-public-school?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner LACONIA, New Hampshire — A homeschooled girl has been ordered into a government-run public school for having a “bit too sincerely held” Christian beliefs, according to a legal team specializing in religious liberty defense.U.S. NE... law education schools Christian legal youth New Hampshire homeschooling Alliance Defense Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:36:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Court-orders-Christian-homeschooled-girl-to-attend-public-school?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d25-ACLU-loses-case-against-awards-banquet-prayer?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Florida — After a recent hearing in federal court, federal District Judge Casey Rodgers told a school district employee that she would not be held in civil contempt over her husband’s prayer at an awards banquet.Mich... first amendment law education schools prayer legal lawsuit Florida Liberty Counsel ACLU Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:24:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d25-ACLU-loses-case-against-awards-banquet-prayer?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d17-ACLU-threatens-Lancaster-officials-for-praying-in-Jesus-name?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California has demanded that Lancaster officials stop invoking Jesus' name during opening prayers for government meetings, or face possible legal action.The ACLU states the practice is "clearly un... christianity first amendment law Jesus prayer mayor politics legal lawsuit petition atheists Lancaster Lancaster City Council Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d17-ACLU-threatens-Lancaster-officials-for-praying-in-Jesus-name?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Released-Time-program-for-some-LA-kids-means-church?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner Image: Christian Educators Association For many fourth- and fifth-graders in the Los Angeles school districts where the program is permitted, their 45-minute weekly Bible study class -- sanctioned under California law in what is known as “Rel... education Christian Bible church bible study family ministry youth Long Beach Released Time Bellflower Compton Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:53:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Released-Time-program-for-some-LA-kids-means-church?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Lodi-still-a-battleground-for-prayer-warrior-chaplain?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner LODI, Calif. — One prayer rally later, former Navy Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt plans a second assault on the Lodi City Council’s hold and possible ban on using the name of Jesus before city meetings.Buckling under the pressure from an ... christianity first amendment law Christian Jesus nation prayer event mayor politics legal lawsuit petition Freedom From Religion Foundation atheists Lodi Lodi City Council Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:07:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7814-LA-Church--State-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Lodi-still-a-battleground-for-prayer-warrior-chaplain?cid=exrss-LA-Church--State-Examiner