In a 7-2 decision with Justice Samuel Alito writing the opinion for the majority, the Supreme Court said Thursday that a Maryland memorial dedicated to the memories of 49 local residents who died in World War I does not violate the Constitution simply because a cross is its most prominent feature. “For nearly a century, the Bladensburg Cross has expressed the community’s grief at the loss of the young men who perished, its thanks for their sacrifice, and its dedication to the ideals for which they fought,” said Alito, one of the High Court's most conservative members. [ 121 more words ]
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If you work as a policy adviser for a senator or representative, consider this passage from Baylor University Professor Byron Johnson's foreword to Glenn Stanton's important new book, "The Myth of the Dying Church," available now on Amazon or a bookstore near you. "Over the last several decades, thousands of studies published in peer-reviewed journals document that the practice of attending church is associated with making people happier, healthier, better spouses, more generous, more ethical, more tolerant and more civically engaged and responsible citizens. [ 226 more words ]
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