The Department of Education updates guidance on public school prayer
The new guidance comes a little less than a year after the U.S. Supreme court loosened rules for teachers and staff praying while on the job.
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Former slaves brought Thanksgiving to Liberia — and rebooted it
It's definitely not a turkey day. Jollof rice is more like it. It's questioned as a holiday because of its American origins. And the way Liberians do celebrate holds lessons for the U.S.
Faith Leaders Reflect On The Proper Response To Trump's Illness
Even harsh critics of the president have been careful not to wish him ill, and some religious leaders hope he gains wisdom from his experience.
In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era
In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.
Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual
From drive-through iftars, to card exchanges, Muslims adapt traditions to try to find a sense of community while staying apart.
Court: NC County Commissioners' Prayer Practice Violated Constitution
Elected officials in North Carolina violated the Constitution by opening meetings with Christian prayers and inviting audience members to join, a federal appeals court ruled Friday in a closely wat
Federal Appeals Court Will Consider Rowan County Prayer Case
A federal appeals court is considering a controversial case Wednesday surrounding the use of prayer in government meetings.
After Mass Shootings, People Turn To Prayer — And Prayer Shaming
After the mass shooting in San Bernardino, many took to Twitter to send prayers, and were then called out for not doing more. It prompted NPR's Scott Simon to muse on the power of prayer.
Rowan County Commissioners Appeal Prayer Case
Rowan County commissioners are appealing a recent federal court ruling. It said their practice of opening meetings with Christian prayers violated the First Amendment.
Prayers Stopped At Rowan County Commissioners Meetings
Opening public meetings with prayer has been under much fire recently. The county commission in Rowan County is the latest to have its approach questioned.