On Keeping Church and Schools Separate

After a long legal fight, some 160 religious congregations in New York City have until Feb. 12 to stop using schools as houses of worship, even though some religious leaders are still trying to win over local legislators to change the rules. The writer, a civil liberties lawyer, says the Department of Education is right to erect a wall between religious worship and schools.

SchoolBook: On Keeping Church and Schools Separate

After a long legal fight, some 160 religious congregations in New York City have until Feb. 12 to stop using schools as houses of worship, even though some religious leaders are still trying to win over local legislators to change the rules. The writer, a civil liberties lawyer, says the Department of Education is right to erect a wall between religious worship and schools.

Gingrich raps New York's Bloomberg on religion issue

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich inserted himself into the long-running controversy about whether religious groups should be allowed to hold services in New York City public schools, and accused Mayor Michael Bloomberg of being "anti-religious." Gingrich made his comments on Friday in a speech to a coalition of religious leaders in Las Vegas ahead of Nevada's ...

Tim Keller Condemns Ban on Worship at NY Schools

Renowned Pastor Tim Keller is speaking out for the first time against New York City's ban on church use of public school buildings. "Grieved" that more than 60 churches will be forced out of public schools this month, Keller called the city's ban "unwise" and is hoping for a reversal.

NYC Megachurches Mostly Silent on Church Ban Issue

Some 60 churches may be left homeless as a ban that prohibits worship services at New York City public schools takes effect on Sunday. While churchgoers continue to fight the ban, some are also crying foul over the lack of support from megachurches.