First amendment
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Good to be the Official Religion of a Country?, part 2
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 02-20-2023 under OPINION
Some panelists can point to countries where their religion is the “official” one. There, the line between Church and State is a bit more blurred than here in the US. I’m curious if each of you enjoys living in a pluralistic nation...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Good to be the Official Religion of a Country?, part 1
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 02-13-2023 under OPINION
Some panelists can point to countries where their religion is the “official” one. There, the line between Church and State is a bit more blurred than here in the US. I’m curious if each of you enjoys living in a pluralistic nation...
GRPS school walkout endorsement hinders, not helps students advocate for gun reform laws
Submitted 03-12-2018 under OPINION
The tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida has provoked a surge of activism in students across the nation, including we Grand Rapids students who have planned to walkout in solidarity with the other demonstrators across the country on Wednesday, March...
"City of churches" to consider legal action against begging
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under OPINION
Grand Rapids City Commissioners will be meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 20, to discuss a proposal intended to put great restraints on panhandling. It wasn't too long ago that we removed laws against begging in our city, and the Federal Court has...
Acton on Tap event to provide forum to discuss threats to religious liberty
by (David V. Urban)
Submitted 01-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Thus states the First Amendment. But is religious liberty in the U.S. being eroded? That question will be discussed...