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(1986), indicated that 81% of the American people identify themselves as Christian.4015 In a more recent Gallup poll, reported by Ari Goldman in the New York Times on February 27, 1993, 96 % of Americans believe in God. Among those polled 82 % identify themselves as Christians, (being 56 % Protestant, 25 % Roman Catholic), … Continue reading “GALLUP
POLL”

(March 8, 1984), was quoted in The Advocate publication. His statement carried considerable credence, as he had been the President of the Biological Society of Strasbourg, Director of the Strasbourg Zoological Museum, and later Director at the French National Centre of Scientific Research. Professor Bounoure declared: Evolutionism is a fairy tale for grown-ups. This theory … Continue reading “BOUNOURE,
PROFESSOR LOUIS”

(1983), was declared on October 4, 1982, by a Joint Resolution of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the second session of the 97th Congress of the United States of America, held at the City of Washington: Public Law 97–280. WHEREAS the Bible, the Word of God, has made a unique contribution in … Continue reading “BIBLE,
YEAR OF THE”

(1983), Southern District of Alabama, in the case of Jaffree v. Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County, 544 F.Supp. 1104 (S.D. Ala. 1983), Judge Brevard Hand quoted from the nineteenth-century U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story, who succinctly clarified the original meaning of the First Amendment: The real object of the First Amendment was … Continue reading “UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURTS”

(1983), in his published work entitled, Book Burning, exposed the bias embedded in current media trends. A graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., Cal Thomas’ background with NBC and numerous other broadcast companies has made him a seasoned veteran with over 32 years of journalism experience in both radio and T.V. His works include: … Continue reading “THOMAS,
CAL”

(1980), in the case of Devin Walker v. First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 760–028.9, gave its opinion: Freedom of religion is so fundamental to American history that it must be preserved even at the expense of other rights which have become institutionalized by the Democratic process.3991

(1980), in the case of Florey v. Sioux Falls School District, 619 F. 2d 1311, 1314, 1315–1316, 1317 (8th Cir. 1980), stated that the performance and study of religious songs, inclusive of Christmas carols, is constitutional, provided the purpose is the: Advancement of the students’ knowledge of society’s cultural and religious heritage, as well as … Continue reading “UNITED
STATES COURT OF APPEALS – 8TH CIRCUIT”

(1975), in the case of Swann v. Pack, 527 S.W. 2d 99, 101 (Sup. Ct. Tn. 1975), asserted: The scales are always weighted in favor of free exercise of religion, and the State’s interest must be compelling, it must be substantial, and the danger must be clear and present and so grave as to endanger … Continue reading “TENNESSEE
SUPREME COURT”

(December 12, 1975) amended, in Article VIII on Hearsay, declare that records contained in a Family Bible, (ie. birthdays, marriages, children, etc.), are considered so trustworthy and reliable as to be a formal exception to the Evidence Rule against Hearsay, and are thereby admissible as evidence: Rule 803 Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial (13).1 … Continue reading “FEDERAL
RULES OF EVIDENCE”

(prior to 1970), endorsed the public school policy: On each school day before class instruction begins, a period of not more that five minutes shall be available to those teachers and students who may wish to participate voluntarily in the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by the United States Constitution … 3981