Author recounts historical examples reflecting that Muslims have always been a part of the history of the United States, starting long before the country gained its independence from Great Britain.
Author maintains that Muslims have influenced America for centuries
Stalled action on proposed religious freedom order raises concerns
Talk of President Donald Trump possibly signing an executive order on religious freedom — which drew both criticism and praise — has been replaced with discussion about what happened to it and what a final version, if there is one, will look like.
Bishops launch letter campaign urging Trump to protect religious freedom
Saying “religious freedom in America has suffered years of unprecedented erosion,” the U.S. Catholic bishops have posted an online letter for Catholics to send to President Donald Trump urging him to sign an executive order promoting religious freedom.
Prelates raise concern over Trump decision to keep Obama executive order
The chairmen of two bishops’ committees expressed disappointment Feb. 1 over President Donald Trump’s decision to retain a 2014 executive order by his predecessor, Barack Obama, that bans federal discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity against federal employees and workers for federal government contractors.
Election outcome expected to influence religious freedom in health care
A pair of Catholic physicians argue that changes in the way health care is paid for and stronger relationships between doctors and their patients will do more to improve people’s health and uphold the sanctity of life than bureaucratic government-run programs and expensive insurance policies.
High stakes for religious freedom, free speech seen in U.S. election
With every passing U.S. election cycle, First Amendment and religious freedom-minded voters and watchdogs might be tempted to think, “This is the election that will most matter in our lifetimes.”
Archbishop rejects claim religious liberty used as excuse to discriminate
“Statements painting those who support religious freedom with the broad brush of bigotry are reckless and reveal a profound disregard for the religious foundations of his own work,” Archbishop Lori said.
Muslim-on-Muslim violence highlighted in new State Department report
WASHINGTON (CNS) — While in past years the wave of Muslim violence against Christians has been prominent in the U.S. State Department’s annual report on international […]