Atheist Group Takes Issue with Teacher Mentioning National ‘Bring Bible to School Day’ to StudentsOctober 31, 2016 — ICC Note: A third grade teacher from Alabama recently received backlash from the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) after mentioning national “Bring Your Bible to School Day” to her class....
Activist Seeks Punishment of Air Force Commander for Stating Jesus ‘Affects His Decisions’ in InterviewOctober 28, 2016 — ICC Note: In a recent interview, a US Air Force commander stated that Jesus “affects all of [his] decisions” when asked a question about who has influenced him the most....
School Reverses Decision After Removing Club Sponsor’s ‘All About Jesus’ Slogan From JerseysOctober 26, 2016 — ICC Note: In September, the principal of a Texas high school decided that a club sponsor could not feature their slogan, “It’s not about us, it’s all about Jesus,” on...
Atheist Group Asks Wisconsin Police Department to Change Oath Dedicating Officers ‘Before God’October 12, 2016 — ICC Note: The Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) recently issued a letter of complaint regarding the language in a Wisconsin police department’s officer oath. The oath includes the phrase “dedicating...
Christian Scientist Fired for Challenging Evolution Awarded Financial SettlementOctober 10, 2016 — ICC Note: Mark Armitage, who served as a scientist for California State University – Northridge, was fired in 2013 after publishing findings that challenged evolutionary theory. Although he simply stated...
Athletic Association Sued for Banning Loudspeaker Prayer Before Game Between Christian SchoolsOctober 6, 2016 — ICC Note: As previously reported, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) recently prohibited prayer from being spoken through a loudspeaker before a football game between two local Christian schools....
Georgia School District Directs Principals to Remove Ten Commandments Following ACLU ComplaintOctober 5, 2016 — ICC Note: Principals in Georgia’s Glynn County School System have recently been ordered to remove Ten Commandments displays from their schools, after receiving a complaint from the American Civil Liberties...
Report: ‘You do not want to be a woman in Islam’October 4, 2016 — ICC Note: A new report from the Gatestone Institute highlights the treatment of women in Islam. The report details how Islam, as a religion, is indefensible in regards to this...
Presidential Candidates have an Opportunity to Raise International Religious Freedom IssuesSeptember 30, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In the hustle and bustle of the 2016 presidential election, both candidates have an opportunity to make international religious freedom an issue. Read the latest article from the...
Texas School District Paints Over Ten Commandments Following Complaint from Atheist Activist GroupSeptember 29, 2016 — ICC Note: Following a complaint from the Freedom from Religion Foundation, a high school in Texas has removed a mural of the Ten Commandments from one of their walls. The...
Is a ‘Safe Zone’ for Iraqi Christians a Good Idea?September 23, 2016 — ICC Note: The proposed ‘Safe Zone’ state for Christians in the Middle East raises some serious questions. While the proposal has gained much traction to a tangible degree, it has...
Indiana School District Ends Prayer Practice at Kindergarten Graduations Following Atheist ComplaintSeptember 23, 2016 — ICC Note: An Indiana school district recently decided to cease its prayer practice during kindergarten graduations following a complaint from the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF). The letter of complaint...
Judge Refuses to Order District to Immediately Re-Hire High School Football Coach Fired for PrayingSeptember 22, 2016 — ICC Note: As previously reported, high school football coach Joe Kennedy was fired after repeatedly praying on the 50-yard line at the end of each game. Although no students were...
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Commissioners’ Prayers at Public MeetingsSeptember 21, 2016 — ICC Note: In 2013, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit regarding the commissioners’ prayers before public meetings in North Carolina’s Rowan County. The practice was eventually ruled...
ANALYSIS: The Pros And Cons Of A Christian State In The Middle EastSeptember 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Last year, Joseph Hakim was the first to suggest the creation of an independent Christian state. This was soon followed by the Philos project to draft a proposal...
Iraqi Christian Who Fled ISIS in Mosul Now Facing UK DeportationSeptember 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Sarmad Ozan, a Christian who fled ISIS-led violence in Mosul, is facing trouble of a different kind in the UK. In spite of the ongoing genocide against Christians...
