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Victory for Freedom From Religion
The Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation scored a win this week in its fight against the improper use of government money by faith-based organizations.

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge John Shabaz ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop funding a Christian group in Arizona because it was using the money, intended for social services, to promote religion....

...In an 11-page ruling issued Tuesday, Shabaz cited materials that MentorKids USA gave its volunteers, including the pledge that mentors must sign stating that the Bible is "without error." They also received a fact sheet instructing them to "introduce children to the gospel of Jesus Christ" and file monthly reports on how their charges are "progressing in their relationship with God."...