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relgious freedom

Only Partial Victory for Palm Coast’s Merrill Shapiro in Fight Against Religious Aid Bid

December 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Circuit Judge Terry Lewis struck down only part of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow taxpayer money to go to religious institutions, leaving the door wide open for a fix in time for the 2012 ballot. The case was brought by Palm Coast Rabbi Merrill Shapiro and public education advocates.

Palm Coast’s Rabbi Shapiro and Education Trio Sue Over “Religious Freedom” Amendment

July 20, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Merrill Shapiro at Palm Coast's Heroes Park last year, leading the 'Day of Inclusivity' he instituted in answer to the National Day of Prayer. (© FlaglerLive)

Florida’s so-called “Religious Freedom” amendment is misleading, the lawsuit argues, as it would reopen the way for religious, private school vouchers at public expense and turn the state into an arbiter of public dollars for religious organizations.

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