Tag : Justin Butterfield
In God We Trust title : 'In God We Trust' Motto on U.S. Currency Targeted for Removal
summary : U.S. District Court officials for the Northern District of Ohio on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against the federal government that demanded the removal of the national motto, "In God We Trust," from U.S. currency. The plaintiffs, which are a "group of atheists, humanists, and religious persons who find the use of God's name on currency to be sinful," claim this national motto on currency breaches their rights to free exercise, free speech and equal protection. Attorneys from the largest U.S. legal organization dedicated to defending religious freedom for all Americans stepped into the case as well.
date : Dec 01, 2016 01:22 PM EST
Religious Freedom in Crosshairs title : Liberty Institute Attorney Justin Butterfield: 'Criminal Summons' Against US Church Worship on Rise
summary : Incidences of town residents who live near churches complaining that church worship music is too loud is on the rise. The most recent case of a complaining neighbor and a lawsuit that is getting some press is in Louisiana. Vintage Church's executive pastor was actually issued a "criminal summons" in front of his entire congregation and pregnant wife because the worship team was too loud for one town resident on Sundays.
date : Dec 14, 2015 07:43 PM EST