OpEd: Is the public school a religion-free zone?
There is a mythology that in the public schools religion cannot be mentioned, the Bible can’t be taught, and religious expression is prohibited.
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Category: Churches in Schools controversy
Updated: Supreme Court denies petition to overturn NYC school ban on worship services
Passover, Good Friday and Easter services can be held. New rules being written.
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Church responds to NYC’s ban on worship services in public schools
Lawyers for Bronx Household of Faith say city’s Supreme Court filing against worship services in public schools during the off hours doesn’t address constitutional issues.
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De Blasio asks U.S. Supreme Court to slam the door on troublesome worship services in public schools
Also opposes Muslim lawsuit against NYPD spying. Announces $8 million grants to faith-based and other community groups for Middle School afterschool programs.
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Is the right to worship in NYC public schools headed to the Supreme Court?
Yesterday morning, the lawyers for the Bronx Household of Faith petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule a federal appeals court decision.
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NYC schools spokesman says that churches can continue meeting
Lawyer for Bronx Household of Faith says the time is right for a hearing before entire U.S. Court of Appeals.
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Faith leaders keep up pressure for decision from De Blasio on school space for religious groups
Department of Education says its up to the city’s lawyers. Video of Mayor De Blasio’s support for faith groups.
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Updated: Federal Court of Appeals says, let NYC public schools decide on whether religious groups can meet in public schools in off-hours
Ball is in Mayor de Blasio’s court. Update: the Mayor responds.
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A Lion in The Bronx Rises
Fernando Cabrera on the path from pastor to city leader
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Video report on NYC Council debate on “Right to Worship” resolution
On May 22 NYC Council members set forth the arguments for and against Resolution 1155a. The “Right to Worship” Resolution passed by a vote of 38 to 11.
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Right to Worship Resolution passes NY City Council by 38-11
Council steamrolls over Speaker Christine Quinn’s opposition to resolution.
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City Council expected to vote today on allowing houses of worship to meet in public schools
Speaker Christine Quinn says that she will allow vote.
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