Adler, Margot . "Developer: Plans For N.Y. Mosque Moving Forward." NPR. NPR, May 5, 2011. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.npr.org/2011/05/05/135951856/developer-plans-for- n-y-mosque-moving-forward>.
This article is a report of the proposed plan to build a mosque on ground zero of the 9/11 attack. In a brief summary of the past events in response to the widely acclaimed controversial plan, Adler shows the confusion throughout the media and public as the plan was only a proposed design that was not yet decided upon its construction. Since the outbreak of the media overload in showing its disapproval of such a building being built on the site of ground zero, many of the investors and individuals involved no longer are a part of the proposed design. As of now, developer Sharif El-Gamal is the only one involved in attempting to find investors to build such a design, in which he is confident will evolve in later years to come.
Fournier, Keith. "Federal Court Orders Ten Commandments Removed From Florida Courthouse." Catholic Online. Catholic Online, 7/24/2011. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.catholic.org/national/national_story.php?id=42127>.
This article reflects the response to the event in which a stone monument depicting the Ten Commandments was ordered on July 15, 2011 by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida to be removed in the case entitled ACLU of Florida Inc. v. Dixie County Florida. The court backs up its actions by use of the establishment clause, in which anything that is not considered to be secular is to be removed from sight. The use of this clause has been used to scrub the public square of all religious expression and symbols, and is direct contradiction of founding documents and threatens our freedom of religion.
"Fox News figures outraged over Obama's "Christian nation" comment." Media Matters For America. Media Matters For America, 04/09/2009. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://mediamatters.org/research/200904090033>.
This article seeks to report the statement made by Obama recalling the state of America’s freedom of religion in which he states the nation is not a Christian nation. This statement sought oppression from several angles as the title of being a Christian nation was a long since excepted status of the U.S. despite its toleration of religious freedom. Obama had sought to take a secular approach to such American views and policies, that has been an evident part in his role in government.
Gano, Ray, and Trayce Gano. "September 25, 2009 Islamic Day of Prayer at the White House ." Right Side News. Right Side Publications, LLC, 09/20/2009. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.rightsidenews.com/200909206498/us/islam-in-america/september-25- 2009-islamic-day-of-prayer-at-the-white-house.html>.
This article is written by a concerned Christian who sees the creation of a national day of prayer for the Muslims to be an invasion of our country. This is due to its creation following Obama’s declaration that the U.S. is no longer a Christian nation and his cancelation of the traditional national day of prayer, in order to not offend anyone. Gano sees these events as an invasion by the Muslims as America grows weaker to their advances, and seeks to back up his views with several scriptures cited from the bible.
Higgins, Heather M. "'Ground Zero Mosque' moving forward." CNN. Cable News Network, 2010. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/10/ground-zero-mosque- moving-forward/>.
This article seeks to explain the motives of Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf behind his push for the building of a mosque on the site of ground zero. In his argument, Imam explains his involvement in the project is to achieve his goal of building an American Muslim identity and enhancing multi-faith dialogue. The proposed building is composed as a Cordoba House, which is building designed in the purpose of Islamic worship. Due to the American policy of religious freedom, Imam is optimistic about the future of the building.
"History of the National Day of Prayer." National Day of Prayer. National Day of Prayer Task Force, 2011. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/history/>.
This article’s focus is to provide factual evidence of the history of prayer within the foundation of the U.S. nation and throughout the following years. The dependence on prayer became a national tradition following the first call to prayer in 1775 when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a new nation. Since then various presidents have made proclamations for the observance of a national day of prayer.
"'In God We Trust' law stirs controversy." CNN U.S.. March 26, 2001: n. page. Web. 18 Oct. 2011. <http://articles.cnn.com/2001-03-26/us/in.god.trust_1_law-official-motto- church-and-state?_s=PM:US>.
This article reviews the event in 2001 of the implication of a state law in Mississippi to require a plaque reading “In God We Trust” to be placed in classrooms. The law had passed legislature and was signed by Governor Ronnie Musgrove. The controversy of the law was due to Jane Hicks’, Mississippi American Civil Liberties Union board member, opposition to the law in which she states violates the U.S. Constitution. Her fight against this law was due to the principles of separation of church and state in the constitution and the violation of the government’s favor or sponsor of religion.
Jenkins, Salley. "9/11 memorials: The story of the cross at Ground Zero." The Washington Post. The Washington Post, 09/08/2011. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/911-memorials-the-story-of-the-cross-at- ground-zero/2011/09/07/gIQA2mMXDK_story.html>.
This article seeks to report the event following the attack on 9/11 in the cleanup at ground zero, in which a cross shaped object had been found. The cross had been formed by two metal cross beams that had been welded together. The structure was asked by Father Brian to be removed from the wreckage and placed as a monument at ground zero in remembrance of the loved ones who had been lost in the attack on America. The structure’s resemblance to faith in God and movement to be kept as a monument sought oppression from atheist who fought this action as a government portrayal of favor to one religion.
Leege, David C., and Lyman A. Kellstedt. Rediscovering the Religious Factors in American Politics. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe. Inc., 1993. Web. <http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=txwoD1TaURsC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=r eligion in politics in US&ots=tOIXXYUgQ7&sig=A_qhDiYhiHey3F6q8nN9rUgbzv0
The article evaluates the reoccuring theme of religious impact on on politics as their religious beliefs greatly affect their outcome in the polls of an election. Many presidents religion has varied among the different sects of christianity and few have served in this position without religious influence. In general religion matters to the public and therefore has affected politics.
Patrikios, Stratos. American Republican Religion? Disentangling the. 30. Glasgow, UK: Springer Science Business Media, LLC, 2008. 367–389. Web. <http://www.springerlink.com/content/xg007x51m88k3774/abstract/>.
The article seeks to exam the existence of a religious link between evangelical Protestants and Republican Party. The general purpose of the article is to question whether future politics will eventually constrain religious behavior as religion plays a clear role in politics. The idea of religious freedom and the practice of the U.S. government not favoring to one religion is challenged with clear examples of the religious influence on U.S. politics.
Putnam, Robert D. , David E. Campbell, and Shaylyn Romney Garrett. American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2010. Web. <http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=n318r17VWCMC&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq= religion in politics in US&ots=rT17-NV4vo&sig=EF-vu5vK5eN6Q1MelOfOGkC3cxk
The article evaluates the evidence of religion throughout the structure of our government and questions the government establishment of religion. Various issues arose only recently within the Supreme Court to change traditional religious practices within the government due to its offense of foreign religions. The article also evaluates the influence of religion in greatly affecting the outcome of elections.
Robinson, B.A. "The U.S. National Mottos: ." Religious Tolerance. Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance, 10/14/08. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/nat_mott.htm>.
This article evaluates the U.S. adoption of the motto “In God We Trust” which is commonly seen throughout the monetary system, being placed on both coins and treasury notes. The motto was not originally a traditional mark in the U.S. until 1864 following Francis Scott Key’s star spangled banner was written during the war of 1812, in which one of his lines reads, “In God is our Trust.” The line was shortened and added to coins in 1864, and later to treasury notes in 1956. The addition of the motto to the monetary system is not constitutional, but is not found to be a government endorsement of a particular religion and has for then declared to be constitutional.
Wald, Kenneth D., and Allison Calhoun-Brown. Religion and Politics in the United States. 5th. Oxford: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2007. Web. <http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=hSwLzxA1BfQC&oi=fnd&pg=PR10&dq= religion in politics in US&ots=ocf9c0sV_H&sig=Ji5x3LwMqqeZthsDHJoUoPTMa24
The article evaluates the religious influence on the U.S. nation’s recent wars with the Muslim nations following the attack on America well known as 9/11. The article analyzes the effect religion played on President Bush's terms in power along with the war that evolved between "the Christian Nation" and the Muslim idols.
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Rickey, David. "In God we trust? A new decade for building trust." Soul's Code. Soul's Code, 2011. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.soulscode.com/in-god-we-trust/>.
"Ten commandments, 'Love God' monument triggers court fight." USA Today. The Associated Press, 08/11/2011. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2011-08-11-Ten- Commandments-God-court_n.htm>.
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