http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/free-speech Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091120/christians-urged-not-to-abandon-conscience-proclaim-the-gospel/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091120/christians-urged-not-to-abandon-conscience-proclaim-the-gospel/index.html Evangelical, Orthodox and Catholic leaders who unveiled the "Manhattan Declaration" Friday insisted the document is not a political ploy. Rather, it is a testament to their common Christian witness Lillian Kwon Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:33 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/pastors-test-expanded-hate-crimes-law/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/pastors-test-expanded-hate-crimes-law/index.html Conservative pastors rallied outside the Justice Department on Monday to test the limits of the newly expanded hate crimes law. The group sought to defend their freedom to proclaim biblical truths. Lillian Kwon Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:31:03 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/high-court-refuses-to-revive-battle-over-religious-graduation-speech/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/high-court-refuses-to-revive-battle-over-religious-graduation-speech/index.html The U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear the case of a high school valedictorian whose speech was cut short by school officials after she began speaking about the role her beliefs played in her success in life. Lawrence D. Jones Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:24:09 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091113/100-groups-oppose-u-n-defamation-of-religions-proposals/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091113/100-groups-oppose-u-n-defamation-of-religions-proposals/index.html More than 100 organizations, including Muslim and secularist ones, have signed a petition against the proposed U.N. resolutions on the "defamation of religions," which they contend will do more harm than good for religious freedom. Michelle A. Vu Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:19:56 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091031/mainers-near-widely-watched-vote-on-gay-marriage/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091031/mainers-near-widely-watched-vote-on-gay-marriage/index.html In the days leading up to the highly publicized vote on a Maine gay marriage law, citizens are being called to respect one another's First Amendment rights. Nathan Black Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:40:22 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091029/conservatives-vow-to-keep-close-watch-of-hate-crimes-law/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091029/conservatives-vow-to-keep-close-watch-of-hate-crimes-law/index.html Christian conservative groups will be keeping a close watch over how new hate crimes legislation will be enforced after President Obama signed it into law Wednesday. Michelle A. Vu Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:02:34 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/u-n-rights-expert-interfaith-efforts-more-effective-than-blasphemy-laws/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/u-n-rights-expert-interfaith-efforts-more-effective-than-blasphemy-laws/index.html National governments should be wary of “over-legislation” when it comes to religious criticism and incitement, warned the U.N. special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief. Aaron J. Leichman Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:49:24 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091027/clinton-denounces-defamation-of-religions-proposals/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091027/clinton-denounces-defamation-of-religions-proposals/index.html U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced strong opposition Monday to proposed U.N. resolutions on “defamation of religions,” saying that such policies would restrict free speech. Michelle A. Vu Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:42:55 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091023/senate-passes-hate-crimes-bill-obama-expected-to-sign/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091023/senate-passes-hate-crimes-bill-obama-expected-to-sign/index.html After a decade-long struggle, Congress passed a bill Thursday evening that would make it a federal crime to attack someone based on the person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Jennifer Riley Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:10:44 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/sports-columnist-calls-for-separation-of-church-and-sports/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/sports-columnist-calls-for-separation-of-church-and-sports/index.html We've heard of the phrase separation of church and state, but separation of church and sports? That's what a Florida sports columnist is calling for. Jennifer Riley Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:19:46 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/ban-on-biblical-football-banners-upheld/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/ban-on-biblical-football-banners-upheld/index.html The ban on Bible verse banners at a Georgia high school's football games was upheld by the Catoosa County Board of Education Tuesday night. Nathan Black Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:25 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/kindergartener-s-censored-jesus-poster-case-goes-to-court/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/kindergartener-s-censored-jesus-poster-case-goes-to-court/index.html The case of a former kindergarten student whose art project with Jesus was censored by his New York school will be heard in an appeals court Friday. Jennifer Riley Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:41:24 EDT