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Lynn v. Sekulow
Say Your Goodbyes to the Last National Day of Prayer
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Rev. Barry W. Lynn
Jay, I prayed today. I forgot that this was National Day of Prayer. I hope no members of Congress objected to me acting on my own and basically not giving one hoot what they thought about it. Maybe I should have filed my prayer in advance to make sure John Boehner and Mitch McConnell thought…
Judge Crabb’s Right, You’re Wrong
By
Rev. Barry W. Lynn
Jay, I find your arguments regarding the National Day of Prayer decision highly unpersuasive, and quite frankly, wrong. First, our country does not have “a long history of recognizing the national day of prayer dating back to the late 1700’s,” as you claim. The National Day of Prayer was created by Congress less than 60…
A Big Win For Religious Freedom Today
By
Rev. Barry W. Lynn
Jay, I just heard some great news: a U.S. District Judge has ruled today that the congressional mandated National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. I’m sure you have already read the decision, but Judge Barbara Crabb rightfully concluded that the sole purpose of federal law “is to encourage all citizens to engage in prayer, an…
Capitol Visitor Center Is About the History of Government, Not Religion
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Rev. Barry W. Lynn
Jay, It’s a shame the Freedom From Religion Foundation had to file this lawsuit at all. This should never have been an issue in the first place. The Capitol Visitor Center is a building dedicated to the history and importance of the Capitol Building and the legislature. This isn’t a historical church or a museum…
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