new hampshire
Mar 2, 2023: Keene Sentinel: Reader Opinion: Why are NH taxes paying for Christian schools?, by Susan Hocking
Once again, New Hampshire is working on funding education. Once again, vouchers are in the equation. Common sense would tell you that the request for private schools would be less if public schools were better. Common sense would also tell you that public money should not pay for religious schools. Now it’s gotten to the point that they want the N.H. Constitution changed to allow tax dollars to religious schools. |
Feb 3, 2023: First Liberty: New Hampshire Law School Approves Student-Led Religious Liberty Group
We’re happy to announce a victory on behalf of our clients, the Free Exercise Coalition (FEC), a student organization that promotes the free exercise of religion in higher education. The organization has been granted official recognition as a student group at the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law.
We’re happy to announce a victory on behalf of our clients, the Free Exercise Coalition (FEC), a student organization that promotes the free exercise of religion in higher education. The organization has been granted official recognition as a student group at the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law.
Dec 27, 2022: NHPR: Student group with anti-LGBT positions alleges religious discrimination at UNH Law School
A Christian student group seeking formal recognition by the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is threatening legal action after alleging the school’s student governing body failed to act on its nomination.
The Free Exercise Coalition is seeking to form its inaugural chapter at UNH’s law school in Concord. Its mission is to “equip religious students in their free exercise of religion,” according to paperwork filed with the school. Board members of the group pledge to uphold “Judeo-Christian” religious traditions and beliefs, as well as oppose gay marriage, abortion and transgender people.
A Christian student group seeking formal recognition by the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is threatening legal action after alleging the school’s student governing body failed to act on its nomination.
The Free Exercise Coalition is seeking to form its inaugural chapter at UNH’s law school in Concord. Its mission is to “equip religious students in their free exercise of religion,” according to paperwork filed with the school. Board members of the group pledge to uphold “Judeo-Christian” religious traditions and beliefs, as well as oppose gay marriage, abortion and transgender people.
Aug 22, 2022: Insider: Looking for a church that isn't 'woke?' Secessionist group tweets out list that classifies places of worship.
- A New Hampshire libertarian group tweeted a list of churches, classifying them by how "woke" they are.
- Being LGBTQ-friendly, COVID-cautious, or having a Ukraine flag displayed is considered "woke."
- The list was posted amid a spike in far-right threats of violence.
Aug 9, 2022: Reason: Zoning Officials Tell New Hampshire Church It Can't Use Living Room To Host Prayer Meetings
Bedford's New Hope Christian Fellowship Church argues in a lawsuit that the town is applying uniquely restrictive rules to its religious gatherings.
Bedford's New Hope Christian Fellowship Church argues in a lawsuit that the town is applying uniquely restrictive rules to its religious gatherings.
Apr 13, 2022: Jerusalem Post: Army of evangelists aims to turn spiritual tide in New Hampshire
Religious affiliation among Americans has now dropped for a third consecutive year.
According to a recent article published by Gallup, 2021 was the first year that membership in a house of worship fell below 50% for the first time in 80 years.
Around 47% of US citizens claimed to be members of a mosque, synagogue or church in 2020. This number was down from 50% of the American population in 2018. Back in 1999, 70% of Americans claimed religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation among Americans has now dropped for a third consecutive year.
According to a recent article published by Gallup, 2021 was the first year that membership in a house of worship fell below 50% for the first time in 80 years.
Around 47% of US citizens claimed to be members of a mosque, synagogue or church in 2020. This number was down from 50% of the American population in 2018. Back in 1999, 70% of Americans claimed religious affiliation.
Dec 1, 2021: Union Leader: Manchester Christian Church to change its name, reach out to rural areas
Manchester Christian Church, the non-denominational church whose internet services flourished during last year’s COVID-19 shutdown, is changing its name and targeting rural New England for expansion, its pastor said.
The name change — to One Church — will be official on Jan. 1, said Senior Pastor Bo Chancey.
Manchester Christian Church, the non-denominational church whose internet services flourished during last year’s COVID-19 shutdown, is changing its name and targeting rural New England for expansion, its pastor said.
The name change — to One Church — will be official on Jan. 1, said Senior Pastor Bo Chancey.
Aug 9, 2021: Freedom From Religion Foundation: With new motto law, Christian nationalism gains a foothold in New Hampshire
Christian nationalists have furthered their unconstitutional cause in the Granite State.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed into law a bill prohibiting the state or a school district from “restricting” the display of the U.S. motto “In God We Trust” (or the state’s own “Live Free or Die” motto) in any school building. That bill was authored by a national special interest group committed to advancing Christian nationalism across the country. Christian nationalists demand that we trust in the Christian god, contrary to the U.S. Founders’ and the Constitution’s trust in We The People.
Christian nationalists have furthered their unconstitutional cause in the Granite State.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed into law a bill prohibiting the state or a school district from “restricting” the display of the U.S. motto “In God We Trust” (or the state’s own “Live Free or Die” motto) in any school building. That bill was authored by a national special interest group committed to advancing Christian nationalism across the country. Christian nationalists demand that we trust in the Christian god, contrary to the U.S. Founders’ and the Constitution’s trust in We The People.