Faith-Based Initiatives
Several states are expected to see battles over expanding so-called "faith-based" initiatives or formalizing such offices.
A major fight is expected in Texas, where bills that would greatly expand the faith-based concept have been introduced in both the House and the
Senate. The Senate version of the bill, S.B. 200, would expand the role of faith-based groups in programs relating to drug and alcohol abuse,
marriage-enrichment programs and community revitalization.
Ohio governor Strickland has signaled an interest in restructuring faith-based efforts in that state. A report from Strickland's transition team has
recommended that taxpayer-funded faith-based groups shift their focus from marriage-enrichment programs and efforts aimed at prisoners re-entering
society to addressing poverty and children and families in the state. Some social conservatives are concerned about the move, the Cleveland Plain
Dealer reported.
yes, people actually want tax dollars from a secular insitution (any level or sub-level of the government of the united states of america) to go
towards funding "faith-based" initiatives...
constitutionality issue much?
