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An Indiana senator has introduced a bill to allow public schools to require students to recite the Lord's Prayer. Florida already has a similar law. Opponents fear students who dont participate will by bullied.

first amendment: an overview The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. See U.S. Const. amend. I. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, assembly and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, and the implied rights of association and belief.

The Supreme Court's decision in June that some companies did not have to provide contraceptive coverage for their employees only started the debate. In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, the Supreme Court decided that under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, the religious convictions of a company's owners could apply to the company itself.

The article is talking about how people feel certain religious liberties are being overlooked. With certain laws being created, certain religious freedoms are becoming an issue.

This page gives interesting facts on how attitudes have changed on the subject. Also it shows a series of graphs of how public opinion toward same-sex marriage has changed.

This article shows an infographic of how athiest are discriminated against in America.,

Website for a group that is an advocate for assisted suicide. There are links at the top with more info. If you mouse over 'Research Center', there is a link to the stances various religions have regarding assisted suicide. There is a link labeled 'Accessing Death with Dignity Acts' under the "Patients and Families' that show the requirements of the laws in Oregon and Washington. The 'Health Care Provider' link has other links to detailed information about the assisted suicide laws in Washington and Oregon.

This site has some good information about Death With Dignity. It also has talks about this Act in different states. You can even click a link to view the Bills from different states like Colorado.

This site has some good information about Death With Dignity. It also has talks about this Act in different states. You can even click a link to view the Bills from different states like Colorado.

Lists points regarding Wikileaks debating freedom of press and national security. Where is the line drawn between America's right to know, and keeping the nation safe?

Lists points regarding Wikileaks debating freedom of press and national security. Where is the line drawn between America's right to know, and keeping the nation safe?

Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.

Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.

Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.

This site focuses on the death with dignity view. It highlights the life of a person who was diagnosed with a fatal form of cancer. This individual decided to end her life.

Isn't the right to die a personal freedom if you have a terminal illness? This site will explore those thoughts as well as Religion.

In this article, the author brings to light the new problems being seen when it comes to gay rights since the law was passed making gay marriage legal in the United States. Some think that passing this has has actually made it easier to discriminate against LGBT citizens.

Isis in incompatible with Islam. American Muslims have a steep mountain to climb to curb the negative stereotypes that they must battle every day.

This site explains how persecution is the direct result of political or religious discrimination. This is affecting all people who have the courage to dissent.

Every day the federal government as well as state and local governments pass laws to make us a safer society. As they make our society safer they are slowly eliminating our rights, liberties, and our personal freedoms. Where is the balance? Is a safe nerf ball society worth giving up our freedoms for.

Every day the federal government as well as state and local governments pass laws to make us a safer society. The government wants to regulate abortion, religion, sex, child discipline, marriage, and free speech.They want to control what you can post on the web, what your kids wear to school, where you can walk across the street, what you can watch in titty bars, what you can say at the office, where you can pray, where you can get high, who you have sex with, what kind of sex you have, what jokes you can tell, and when you can spank your children.

The article discusses how easy it is for the government to take things away from you with very little effort. The author also brings up alot of his own personal views on society and how things are ran in america.

The suggestion is made that people go away from their faith the more time they spend on education. It asserts that education is why people become less religious. It also compares various countries and the correlation between education and religion

This is an article written by Robert Royal. He explains from his religious stand point how Poverty is. Very interesting article.

This article talks about how healthcare is accessible to class, religion, gender, race and ethnicity. They explain how healthcare is a social determinant of health.