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Houston Progressive Clergy Group Opposes Rick Perry’s Prayer Rally
Houston Progressive Clergy Group Opposes Rick Perry’s Prayer Rally
Houston Progressive Clergy Group Opposes Rick Perry’s Prayer Rally
Some progressive Christian leaders in Houston are speaking up against Governor Rick Perry's scheduled prayer rally in August.  In a public letter, the group criticizes Perry for excluding non-Christians, partnering with an anti-gay group and blurring boundaries between church and state.
ACLU Says Holding School Functions in Local Churches is Unconstitutional
ACLU Says Holding School Functions in Local Churches is Unconstitutional
ACLU Says Holding School Functions in Local Churches is Unconstitutional
The American Civil Liberties Union has put the Lufkin School District on notice that it's unconstitutional to hold school functions in local churches. In a letter to the LISD Board, the ACLU says the school district is violating the First Amendment by hosting events such as the National Honor Society induction, senior breakfast, special education graduation and a handful of teacher workshops

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