“I have been defending religious freedom for 22 years and I’ve never had to defend somebody who has been charged criminally with praying.”
MATTHEW STAVER
The founder of Liberty Counsel was referring to his defense of a Florida public school principal and athletic director facing criminal charges and possible jail time over offering a mealtime prayer. He was quoted by the Washington Times. (RNS)
“Please don’t invoke your ‘Christian faith’ anymore and embarrass the people of God even further.”
JIM WALLIS
The president of Sojourners was speaking on his blog of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s comments that health care reform will include a “death panel” where bureaucrats would make life or death decisions. (RNS)
“Bad times are good times for churches because people will turn to the Lord when things are going bad. When things are going great they ignore God.”
RICK WARREN
The author and pastor was speaking to the General Council of the Assemblies of God. (RNS)