Monthly Archives: February 2003
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — February 25, 2003
c. 2003 Religion News Service Orthodox Jewish Leader Declares Support for Bush Against Iraq (RNS) The top executive of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America has voiced strong support for the policies of the Bush administration concerning Iraq. “President Bush speaks with great clarity, not only in moral terms, but in religious terms […]
NEWS FEATURE: Evangelicals’ Man in Washington Relishes Walking Church-State Line
By Adelle M. Banks — February 21, 2003
c. 2003 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ The Rev. Richard Cizik relishes his walk along the line between church and state. As vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals, Cizik serves as a key representative of the evangelical community in Washington. “I believe that God has given me a call to […]
NEWS STORY: Education Department Issues `Guidance’ on Religion in Schools
By Adelle M. Banks — February 13, 2003
c. 2003 Religion News Service WASHINGTON The Department of Education has issued new “guidance” on prayer in schools, drawing a mixed reaction from legal groups that keep a close eye on church-state issues. Education Secretary Rod Paige said the new guidance meets a requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. “Public schools […]
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