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Church & State ¢ Volume 56 ¢ 2003 Abortion man who murdered abortion doctor expects controversy in Texas, Orange Co., Calif., Md., 65-66; Charities in Me. sues over regs, 93; federal appeals reward in heaven, 210 AU challenges Bibles for lowa senators, 66; Ala. Gov. court upholds voucher aid in Wisc., 99; Senate scales Afghanistan new constitution enshrines Islam, 260 seeks Christian nation, 75; AU challenges cross in Las back CARE Act, 106; House approves religious dis- Alliance for Marriage overview of group, 199 Cruces, N.M., 75; Utah atheist wins right to give crimination in job bill, 123; evangelicals criticize, American Center for Law and Justice buys building prayer, 99; House calls for fasting and prayer, 114; 153; employment discrimination controversy, 154; in D.C., 117 National Day of Prayer ruckus in Ind., 123; Mass. study says faith-based services not always better, 158; Americans United Suncoast Fla. chapter fights Town drops church as polling place to settle lawsuit, Fla. man accused of molesting girl at faith-based library eviction, 21; tells HUD govt. can’t build 147; sectarian prayers spark dispute in Calif., 163; home, 158; Fla. faith-based boys home investigated, churches, 86; tells high court not to gut state constitu- court strikes down sectarian prayers in S.C., 195; pro- 158; Bush uses plan to woo African-American votes, tional provisions on church-state separation, 184 God resolutions spread in Tenn., 243; Va. Wiccan wins 176; drug czar announces partnership, 177; Towey Archer, Glenn L. obituary, 12 case, 250; NYC police building displays Koran, 260 promotes plan in Minn., 177; Colson prison study Army should not help Baptists, AU says, 116; Fort Colleges and Universities AU tells Kan. univ. to stop bogus, says researcher, 188; Catholic cleric sees no Bragg evangelism event scaled back, 186 coach prayers, 89; AU protests sectarian prayers at need to discriminate, 188; Bush issues new executive Bakker, James TV preacher supporters get some Mo. College, 89; Kan. univ. halts basketball prayers, orders, 224; House passes scaled-down bill, 233; Ga. money back, 185 114; VMI prayers unconstitutional, 137 agrees to stop funding groups that discriminate, 255; Bennett, William Religious Right quiet on gambling Colson, Charles profile, 55; exhorts Capitol Hill Bush promotes plan at Texas church, 257; Conn. gov addiction, 138 staffers, 161; Prison group inflated study, prof. says, issues executive order, 258 Birth Control Catholic bishops fight N.Y. law requir- 188 Falwell, the Rev. Jerry tells untrue story about Calif ing contraceptive coverage, 46 Campolo, Tony warns churches not to take ‘faith- school ban on Christmas, 40; loses suit over parody Boston, Rob excerpt from Why the Religious Right Is based’ money, 188 website, 91; obscure book found, 181; internet critic Wrong, 8 Council for National Policy Bush administration gives up parody site, 185 Boy Scouts religious group loses access to Calif. park, officials address group, 135 Family Research Council, report on D.C. confer- 189 Courts Colo. county treasurer promotes jury nullifi- ence, 104; Connor steps down, 207 Boykin, Gen. William G. comments about cation, 237 Federal Bureau of Investigation counts mosques, 51 Christianity and Islam spark controversy, 232; Creationism/Evolution evolution foes removed from Federal Funding Fla. building must evict church, 3 General will keep position during investigation, 256 Neb. ed. board, 3; La. ed. board rejects disclaimer, 21; Fellowship, The secretive group rents house to con- Brown, Janice Rogers nominated to federal appeals Ohio ed. board approves vague standards, 21; gressmen, 137 court, 255 Phoenixville, Pa., considers ‘intelligent design,’ 41; Focus on the Family lays off staff, 65 (see also Bush, Gov. Jeb tells Fla. inmates to accept Jesus, 141 Cobb County, Ga., issues guidelines, 46; Texas prof’s Dobson, James) Bush, President George W. issues directives on policy under investigation, 67; W. Va. considers ID, Free Exercise of Religion Native American loses ‘faith-based’ initiative, 4; speaks to National Religious 69; W. Va. rejects intelligent design, 90; Blount Co., eagle feathers case, 51; Fla. Muslim woman must Broadcasters, 64; stand on church-state separation Tenn., wants creationism, 139; Texas School Board remove veil for driver photo, says court, 165 blasted in R.I., 210; promotes ‘faith-based’ plan at embroiled in dispute, 187; N.M. standards stress evo- Gay Rights Religious Right promotes marriage Texas church, 257 lution, 208; Wyo. town wants to water down evolu- amendment, 196 Censorship ‘Harry Potter’ censorship fails in Ark., tion, 208; N.C. Board reviews science standards, 208; Government Funding of Religion Mo. town wants to 136 Mich. lawmakers promote intelligent design, 208; flap fund church with casino money, 51 Chaplains Iraq chaplain accused of coerced baptisms, in Roseville. Calif., 208; intelligent design controver- Haiti officially recognizes voodoo as a religion, 118 112; Navy chaplains get in more trouble, says report, sy in Texas, other states, 220; Texas board votes to OK Head Start House votes to allow religious discrimi- 189; Calif. firefighter chaplains disbanded, 213; AU books, 256; Baylor prof. criticized, 258 nation in program, 171 protests Ill. City chaplain plan, 237 Denmark atheist pastor cannot be fired without state Hill, Paul murderer of abortion doctor expects reward Charter Schools overview of problems, 129; Minn. review, 165; pastor apologizes, is reinstated, 213 in heaven, 2!0 approves charter at Catholic school, 260 DeLay, Tom helps Lou Sheldon raise money, 85 Historic Preservation of Churches Bush and Interior Chemerinsky, Erwin Pledge of Allegiance op-ed, Dilulio, John says Religious Right has too much Dept. unveil new funding policy, 152 259 power at White House, 7 Hodel, Don named president of Focus on the Family, Christian Coalition new Ga. governor seeks input, Dobson, James FOF lays off workers, 65; seeks to 138 18; claims it elected Ala. governor, 39; works with Organize pastors, 90; scales back involvement with Immigration Law terrorists exploited ‘religious pro-life phone company, 117; teams up with Priests FOF, 138; plans to increase politicking, 232 worker’ visa, 89 for Life for voter drive, 160 Ebert, Roger column on ‘horizontal prayer,’ 92 Iran religious students debate need for separating reli- Church Colleges Calif. seminary gets federal money Edwards, Rep. Chet says defending separation worth gion and government, 42 to promote Muslim-Christian dialogue, 91; Marquette the risk, 138 Iraq won't be a theocracy, U.S. says, 141 drops mass from dental school, 237 European Union flap over God in Constitution, 69 Islam U.S. Muslim groups attacks church-state sepa- Churches and Politics church politicking bill reintro- ‘Faith-Based Initiative,’ AU opposes Wisc. ‘Faith- ration, 91 duced, 27; Jones pushes bill, 160; L.A. church endors- Works’ funding, 17; action in Congress expected, 27; Jury Duty N.J. can bar overtly religious from juries, es Davis, 234 newspapers oppose, 35; AU lawsuit over Iowa prison court says, 43; religious oath not required, says S.C. Churches and Taxes La. tax exemptions for religious program, 52; Bush proposes vouchers for addicts, fed- Supreme Court, 69 groups upheld, 165 eral funds for church construction, 58; Mass. vets Kennedy, D. James says Judge Moore could go to ‘Civil Religion’ AU sues Va. county over prayer pol- shelter loses funding, 63; Md. pastors charged with jail, 111 icy, 18; Utah man wins right to challenge municipal selling govt. food, 64; conservative Farah attacks, 64; Kerry, U.S. Sen. John F. blasts Vatican for decree on prayer, 19; Elgin, Ill., resumes council prayer, 19; Veterans Administration promotes, 86; govi. can’t gay marriage, 187 ‘Under God’ lawsuit to continue, 20; AU protests build churches, says AU, 86; National Association of Kosher Food Laws N.Y. law struck down by appeals Biddeford, Me., ‘Bible Week,’ 46; legislative prayer Evangelicals seeks aid but no regs, 87; Catholic court, 75 Page 22 (262) CHURCH & STATE DECEMBER 2003 Church & State ¢ Volume 56 ¢ 2003 Abortion man who murdered abortion doctor expects controversy in Texas, Orange Co., Calif., Md., 65-66; Charities in Me. sues over regs, 93; federal appeals reward in heaven, 210 AU challenges Bibles for lowa senators, 66; Ala. Gov. court upholds voucher aid in Wisc., 99; Senate scales Afghanistan new constitution enshrines Islam, 260 seeks Christian nation, 75; AU challenges cross in Las back CARE Act, 106; House approves religious dis- Alliance for Marriage overview of group, 199 Cruces, N.M., 75; Utah atheist wins right to give crimination in job bill, 123; evangelicals criticize, American Center for Law and Justice buys building prayer, 99; House calls for fasting and prayer, 114; 153; employment discrimination controversy, 154; in D.C., 117 National Day of Prayer ruckus in Ind., 123; Mass. study says faith-based services not always better, 158; Americans United Suncoast Fla. chapter fights Town drops church as polling place to settle lawsuit, Fla. man accused of molesting girl at faith-based library eviction, 21; tells HUD govt. can’t build 147; sectarian prayers spark dispute in Calif., 163; home, 158; Fla. faith-based boys home investigated, churches, 86; tells high court not to gut state constitu- court strikes down sectarian prayers in S.C., 195; pro- 158; Bush uses plan to woo African-American votes, tional provisions on church-state separation, 184 God resolutions spread in Tenn., 243; Va. Wiccan wins 176; drug czar announces partnership, 177; Towey Archer, Glenn L. obituary, 12 case, 250; NYC police building displays Koran, 260 promotes plan in Minn., 177; Colson prison study Army should not help Baptists, AU says, 116; Fort Colleges and Universities AU tells Kan. univ. to stop bogus, says researcher, 188; Catholic cleric sees no Bragg evangelism event scaled back, 186 coach prayers, 89; AU protests sectarian prayers at need to discriminate, 188; Bush issues new executive Bakker, James TV preacher supporters get some Mo. College, 89; Kan. univ. halts basketball prayers, orders, 224; House passes scaled-down bill, 233; Ga. money back, 185 114; VMI prayers unconstitutional, 137 agrees to stop funding groups that discriminate, 255; Bennett, William Religious Right quiet on gambling Colson, Charles profile, 55; exhorts Capitol Hill Bush promotes plan at Texas church, 257; Conn. gov addiction, 138 staffers, 161; Prison group inflated study, prof. says, issues executive order, 258 Birth Control Catholic bishops fight N.Y. law requir- 188 Falwell, the Rev. Jerry tells untrue story about Calif ing contraceptive coverage, 46 Campolo, Tony warns churches not to take ‘faith- school ban on Christmas, 40; loses suit over parody Boston, Rob excerpt from Why the Religious Right Is based’ money, 188 website, 91; obscure book found, 181; internet critic Wrong, 8 Council for National Policy Bush administration gives up parody site, 185 Boy Scouts religious group loses access to Calif. park, officials address group, 135 Family Research Council, report on D.C. confer- 189 Courts Colo. county treasurer promotes jury nullifi- ence, 104; Connor steps down, 207 Boykin, Gen. William G. comments about cation, 237 Federal Bureau of Investigation counts mosques, 51 Christianity and Islam spark controversy, 232; Creationism/Evolution evolution foes removed from Federal Funding Fla. building must evict church, 3 General will keep position during investigation, 256 Neb. ed. board, 3; La. ed. board rejects disclaimer, 21; Fellowship, The secretive group rents house to con- Brown, Janice Rogers nominated to federal appeals Ohio ed. board approves vague standards, 21; gressmen, 137 court, 255 Phoenixville, Pa., considers ‘intelligent design,’ 41; Focus on the Family lays off staff, 65 (see also Bush, Gov. Jeb tells Fla. inmates to accept Jesus, 141 Cobb County, Ga., issues guidelines, 46; Texas prof’s Dobson, James) Bush, President George W. issues directives on policy under investigation, 67; W. Va. considers ID, Free Exercise of Religion Native American loses ‘faith-based’ initiative, 4; speaks to National Religious 69; W. Va. rejects intelligent design, 90; Blount Co., eagle feathers case, 51; Fla. Muslim woman must Broadcasters, 64; stand on church-state separation Tenn., wants creationism, 139; Texas School Board remove veil for driver photo, says court, 165 blasted in R.I., 210; promotes ‘faith-based’ plan at embroiled in dispute, 187; N.M. standards stress evo- Gay Rights Religious Right promotes marriage Texas church, 257 lution, 208; Wyo. town wants to water down evolu- amendment, 196 Censorship ‘Harry Potter’ censorship fails in Ark., tion, 208; N.C. Board reviews science standards, 208; Government Funding of Religion Mo. town wants to 136 Mich. lawmakers promote intelligent design, 208; flap fund church with casino money, 51 Chaplains Iraq chaplain accused of coerced baptisms, in Roseville. Calif., 208; intelligent design controver- Haiti officially recognizes voodoo as a religion, 118 112; Navy chaplains get in more trouble, says report, sy in Texas, other states, 220; Texas board votes to OK Head Start House votes to allow religious discrimi- 189; Calif. firefighter chaplains disbanded, 213; AU books, 256; Baylor prof. criticized, 258 nation in program, 171 protests Ill. City chaplain plan, 237 Denmark atheist pastor cannot be fired without state Hill, Paul murderer of abortion doctor expects reward Charter Schools overview of problems, 129; Minn. review, 165; pastor apologizes, is reinstated, 213 in heaven, 2!0 approves charter at Catholic school, 260 DeLay, Tom helps Lou Sheldon raise money, 85 Historic Preservation of Churches Bush and Interior Chemerinsky, Erwin Pledge of Allegiance op-ed, Dilulio, John says Religious Right has too much Dept. unveil new funding policy, 152 259 power at White House, 7 Hodel, Don named president of Focus on the Family, Christian Coalition new Ga. governor seeks input, Dobson, James FOF lays off workers, 65; seeks to 138 18; claims it elected Ala. governor, 39; works with Organize pastors, 90; scales back involvement with Immigration Law terrorists exploited ‘religious pro-life phone company, 117; teams up with Priests FOF, 138; plans to increase politicking, 232 worker’ visa, 89 for Life for voter drive, 160 Ebert, Roger column on ‘horizontal prayer,’ 92 Iran religious students debate need for separating reli- Church Colleges Calif. seminary gets federal money Edwards, Rep. Chet says defending separation worth gion and government, 42 to promote Muslim-Christian dialogue, 91; Marquette the risk, 138 Iraq won't be a theocracy, U.S. says, 141 drops mass from dental school, 237 European Union flap over God in Constitution, 69 Islam U.S. Muslim groups attacks church-state sepa- Churches and Politics church politicking bill reintro- ‘Faith-Based Initiative,’ AU opposes Wisc. ‘Faith- ration, 91 duced, 27; Jones pushes bill, 160; L.A. church endors- Works’ funding, 17; action in Congress expected, 27; Jury Duty N.J. can bar overtly religious from juries, es Davis, 234 newspapers oppose, 35; AU lawsuit over Iowa prison court says, 43; religious oath not required, says S.C. Churches and Taxes La. tax exemptions for religious program, 52; Bush proposes vouchers for addicts, fed- Supreme Court, 69 groups upheld, 165 eral funds for church construction, 58; Mass. vets Kennedy, D. James says Judge Moore could go to ‘Civil Religion’ AU sues Va. county over prayer pol- shelter loses funding, 63; Md. pastors charged with jail, 111 icy, 18; Utah man wins right to challenge municipal selling govt. food, 64; conservative Farah attacks, 64; Kerry, U.S. Sen. John F. blasts Vatican for decree on prayer, 19; Elgin, Ill., resumes council prayer, 19; Veterans Administration promotes, 86; govi. can’t gay marriage, 187 ‘Under God’ lawsuit to continue, 20; AU protests build churches, says AU, 86; National Association of Kosher Food Laws N.Y. law struck down by appeals Biddeford, Me., ‘Bible Week,’ 46; legislative prayer Evangelicals seeks aid but no regs, 87; Catholic court, 75 Page 22 (262) CHURCH & STATE DECEMBER 2003 LaBarbera, Peter anti-gay activist heads III house to members of Congress, 137; Indian evangelist sion’ lawsuit, 68; undergoes surgery for cancer. 90 Religious Right group, 208 seeks influence in U.S., 138 calls for church-state separation in Iraq, 95, cails for Lawsuits Against Churches lowa ‘spirit of Satan’ Religion in Public Schools Rushville, Ohio, halts prayer offensive’ against Supreme Court, 183: criti case goes to trial, 243 Bible distribution, 3; New Hanover, N.C., board cized for defending Liberian dictator, 183; hires Lynn, Barry W. columns on snookered by White rejects Ten Commandments posting, 16; Neb. gradua Hollywood producer for Regent | 184; wants t House on ‘faith-based initiative,” 23; Bush marriage tion prayer case appealed, 22; Supreme Court refuses nuke State Department, 231 initiatives, 47; Bush and religious rhetoric, 71 Columbine tile case, 51; school can curb grad. prose Roman Catholic Church bishops tells Calif. gov. to Robertson's call for church-state separation in Iraq, lytizing, Says appeals court, 87; AU tells Texas school skip communion, 68; can't use First Amendment as 95; value of religious diversity, 119; forced support for to drop ‘Supreme Being’ reference, 89, Tenn. parents shield in abuse cases, says court, 93; bishops seek to religion, 143; govt. grants to historic churches, 167; sue over promotion of religion, 93; gay Ark. student withhold documents in sex scandal, 118: agreement AU on the radio, 191; Comedy Central appearance, told to read Bible, 112; public schools do not have to with N.H. officials over sex abuse allegations criti 215; advising Scalia and Rumsfeld, 239; debate at help evangelical group, AU tells appeals court, 114 zed, 141; cardinal ernment should help re Regent U., 261 AU involvement in Mo. case, 127; Mo. school agrees at Red Ma federal m to ne Marriage Programs Bush advocates ‘faith-based to religious neutrality, 162; Anz. school must allow mmigrants, 258 marriage programs, 32 Christian flier. says appe als court. 165: Pa. Bible club Russia plan to t ) cu ( ?? Mauro, Tony viewpoint on Pledge of Allegiance, 140 may meet during activity period, says appeal urt Saudi Arabia Moon, the Rev. Sun Myung wooed by White House 171: Ark. student forced to read Bible settles wi 93; executioner pr to promote ‘faith-based initiative,” 38; ‘spirit world’ trict, 189; Texas school drops religious service Scalia, Justice Antonin s conference features Tom Paine, Rutherford B. Hayes, Religious Freedom Restoration Act Pa. p have gone too far 41 appe 38; forms Korean political party, 113; proclaims self measure, 22 banquet in Phila, 161 Messiah, 113; blames Jews for Holocaust, 113; dead Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Schempp, Ed school prayer plaintiff's obituary presidents endorse Moon from ‘spirit world,’ 211 Act upheld by federal appeals ourt, 27: federal court School Prayer Bush guidelines push envelope Moon groups calls for unified Korea, 211; seeks new strikes down law, 171: struck down by federa Al stoo ns! ew amendment, 75; FI religious body at UN, 234; front group got federal court, 243 ons or inspirationa neccace Istook amend money, 234 Religious Right Ga. lawmakers wants exe ment reintrodnt Moore, Judge Roy files appeal in Ten rants before abortion, 40: evangelicals rank on prayer $7 e headed for higt Commandments case, 16; appeals court strikes down non-Christians. 40 in in Mo. legislat for praye monument, 172; House votes to block funding of to undercut ovvee rseas AIDS prevention pr r decision, 175; monument moved, 200; T. Feran col groups rally behind Moore, 203: demands a Sekulow, Jay lawyer for umn, 212 ; Supporters launch road show, 227; removed agenda, 207: wants to use gay marriage lonor.” 735 from Ala. high court, 244 issue, 236: welcomed at Bush anti-abortion bi Sheldon, Louis P. enlis ts DeLay National Association of Evangelicals demands govt ing,o 255 4 fronts for pharma ology gro Ip 185 aid without regs, 87 Religious Schools Islamic texts promote hatred, says Spain battle over religion in public schools, 189 National Religious Broadcasters hears Bush, 64 N.Y. newspaper, 163; Catholic school bars Muslim Sunday Closing Laws Pa. approves Sunday liquor Paige, Rod U.S. ed. secy. praises religious schools student's head scarf, 213 sales, 69: Okla. town seeks to limit youth events on 101 Religious Symbols on Public Property Moore Sunday morning, 118 Parochial School Aid Md. gov. approves textbook appeals Ten Commandments ruling in Ala., 16; Al Taylor, Charles business partner with Pat Robertson aid, 67; Supreme Court to hear Wash. College case, warns Crestview, Fla., about Ten Commandments, harbored terrorists, 38; indicted for war crimes by UN 123 16; National Park Service fights to save Calif. cross, 161 Philippines Catholic Church involvement in politics 16; Supreme Court allows Ohio menorah display 20; Tiahrt, Rep. Todd prays for God to forgive nation at sparks dispute, 118 Airmont, N.Y., minister wants créche displayed, 20; mall ceremony, 185 Pledge of Allegiance appeals court refuses to rehear Portland, Me., drops symbols policy, 20; Westford, Vatican may seek full United Nations membership Calif. man’s case, 76; Bush administration asks high Mass., allows menorah, 20; Ogden, Utah, votes to 40; tells U.S. Catholic politicians to uphold church court to take case, 123; T. Mauro viewpoint, 140; state move Ten Commandments monument > Tenn teaching, 44; lobbies for mention of Christianity in attny. gens. seek high court review of Calif. decision, county plansto sell Ten Commandments plaques, 27 European Union Constitution, 237 147; Supreme Court accepts Calif. case, 219 Moore must remove Ala. Monument, AU tells Vouchers Bush ed. bill promotes, 3; congressional overview of case, 246 appeals court, 111; scholars tell federal court U.S battles loom, 17; groups target “Blaine Amendments Priests for Life joins Christian Coalition in voter law not based on Ten Commandments, 135; appeals 17; battle in La., 17; national overview, 28; Bush seeks drive, 160 court hears Ala. (Moore) case, 162; appeals court experimental programs, 60; La. bishops want aid but Prisons and Jails AU files suit over InnerChange in rules against Moore, 172; AU challenges Ten no strings, 66; battle in Texas, 67; did not boost stu Iowa, 52 Commandments display in Everett, Wash., 186; dent achievement in N.Y., 115; approved in Colo Private Schools R.1. boy wins right to wear long hair appeals court upholds historic Ten Commandments 116; Mo. seeks constitutional change, 116; La. law at Catholic school, 20 plaque in Pa., 186; Ala. monument moved, 200; makers push bill, 116; Fla. legislators seek to expand Promise Keepers names new leader, 233 Religious Right groups support Moore, 203; mem program, 117; advance in Texas, 117; Milwaukee Pryor, Bill nominated to position on federal appeals bers of Congress promote Ten Commandments bill, school board opposes, 117; House rejects spec ial ed court, 124; Senate hearings held, 159; Democrats 208; Ventura, Calif., sells cross and land, 209; suit plan, 134; failed to boost performance in Ohio, study block appointment, 178; told ex-gov. he would defy over Bible display in Harris County, 213; Moore sup says, 134; stall in La., 141; Wash. State case threatens courts, affidavit asserts, 254 porters launch public relations effort, 227; Miles ‘Blaine amendments,” 148: overview of Colo. lawsuit, Reed, Ralph engineers Ga. GOP victories, 18; made City, Mont., Ten Commandments moved, 229; Utah 155; congressional D.C. voucher plan stalls, 171; D.C big bucks from Enron, 88; works to get Jews into town grapples with Summum request, 229; Fla. ‘her plan passes House, 195; most Americans oppose, says GOP, 117; named Bush Campaign Southeast coordi- itage rock’ won't face lawsuit, 229; Americans want poll, 195; D.C. plan stalls in Senate, 219; Wisc. con nator, 185 Ten Commandments, not Islamic code, poll says, siders new regulations, 243 Religion and Government Washington, D.C., ‘reli- 236; Wyo. city moves Ten Commandments monu Welk, Evelyn opposes religious instruction in Mo gious affairs advisor’ fired, 147 ment, 260 school, 127 Religion in Politics Religious Right splits GOP in Robertson, Pat business partner Charles Taylor har Williams, Roger views on church and state, 80 Mich. county, 39; secretive Fellowship group rents bored terrorists, 38; law school settles ‘demon posses Yutko, Nick locates rare Falwell book for AU, 180 CHURCH & STATE DECEMBER 2003