On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit took up the case of a New York City church battling the New York City Board of Education.
The city would not allow the church to rent space for worship during non-school hours, even though other community activities are permitted.
Bruce Hausknecht, judicial analyst with Focus on the Family Action, said the case could affect churches across the country that meet in public facilities.
"Religious speech and religious activities should have the same protection under the First Amendment as secular activities," he said. "The only reason to keep them out is because of hostility to religion, and that simply is not allowed."
—Nima Reza
