Tag: religion
Elgin Acad. closes; Islamic K-12 school may move in
An Islamic school, Burhan Academy, may be taking over the space once occupied by one of Illinois's oldest schools, which had to close.
Okla. supt.: Public schools must teach the Bible
As a historical document that has contributed significantly to the Constitution and the birth of the US, the Bible will be taught in Okla. public schools.
Okla. high court rejects a religious charter school
A 6-2 decision handed down from the Okla. Supreme Court rejects the public funding of a religious "charter" school.
Yom Kippur, holiest day of the Jewish year
Yom Kippur, the Jewish "day of atonement," is the highest of the high holy days in the Jewish calendar.
Indian Americans mark the holiday of Diwali
The celebration of the Hindu holiday of Diwali means different things to different religions, but it is the triumph of light over darkness.
A Progressive American Christian at the End of Advent
I take a brief editorial pause to reflect on my holiday faith at the end of a calendar year, a polarizing presidency, and a pandemic.
Happy Diwali, Madame Vice President-elect
The Hindu holiday of Diwali may carry a special significance this year for many Indian Americans following the election of Kamala Harris.
Mont. scholarship fund excludes religious schools
Can a state send money to religious schools? Well, it's complicated. For certain purposes, yes; SCOTUS will define it a little more this term.
On intertwining religion and education in high school
Transitioning to a public high school from a religious middle school can be smooth or not. But many students keep their faith.
Merry Christmas etc. to all
Schools are out, so there's not much news to report. We want to wish you a merry Christmas, a happy holiday, happy whatever! Just be happy!