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When Religion Becomes Evil 0
- March/April 2009
- March 1, 2009
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. After all, it has been more than 400 years since Rene Descartes locked himself in a room and, with his famous mantra &”Cogito ergo sum,&” laid the foundation for modern rationalism. It has been 300 years since the Enlightenment, which offered hope that, through reason, rationality, and natural
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Final Summum 0
- March/April 2009
- March 1, 2009
In November the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case that presents an interesting twist on the persistent constitutional problem of religious displays on government property. Typically, the question is whether a particular display, such as a depiction of the Ten Commandments or a Nativity scene, violates the establishment clause of the First
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Islam: Religion of Peace?0
- March/April 2009
- March 1, 2009
To the majority of Muslims, Islam is a religion of peace. They are law-abiding citizens who mind their own business, respect others’ religious beliefs, and lead a low-key life. Their interfaith activities are guided by verses such as the following in the Qur’an, their holy book: Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with
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A Secular Nation?0
- March/April 1999
- March 1, 2009
The laws of every society reflect certain moral presuppositions. The law prohibits, allows, or promotes certain behaviors based upon what that society deems right or wrong. In America today, both sides of the debate on such divisive public issues as abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, and pornography are taking a distinct moral stance. Thus, the issue of
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Outsiders!0
- March/April 1999
- March 1, 2009
In 1991 the Willis family moved to Troy, Alabama, from Seattle, Washington. Their youngest child, Rachel Willis, stayed home with Mrs. Willis, while their older children, Paul, David, and Sarah, attended the Pike County public schools. Since 1992 Paul (14), David (13), and Sarah (12), the only Jewish children in the district, have suffered religious
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With God All Things Are Possible 0
- March/April 1999
- March 1, 2009
Background The controversy involved Capitol Square, a 10-acre site in Columbus, where the Ohio state capitol building, or "statehouse," is located. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board regulates all uses of Capitol Square, while the governor has the authority to approve all uses of the official state seal. The plaintiffs alleged that Governor George
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