Clergy group speaks out against bills on prayer, Ten Commandments in Alabama public schools
Members of the Interfaith Alliance of Central Alabama held a rally outside the Alabama State House to oppose bills involving religion in schools.
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Alabama lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in schools
Alabama lawmakers have approved that would expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students.
Voters Will Decide to Put Ten Commandments on State Property
Alabama voters will face the choice of whether to display the Ten Commandments on state property like schools and public buildings in the November mid-term election. The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment proposed by Republican state Sen. Gerald Dial 66-19 on Thursday. No state money could be used to display the set of rules or laws, given…
Alabama Senate Approves Ten Commandments Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools and government buildings despite criticisms that it was an unconstitutional establishment of religion. Senators voted 23-3 for the proposed constitutional amendment. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The proposal, which would have to be approved by voters, says the…
