Christian College Earmarks Challenged

A group representing atheists and agnostics has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over federal funds that were earmarked for Alaska Christian College.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation says the congressionally directed, noncompetitive grants violate the constitutional separation of church and state. The college, which is unaccredited and does not offer degrees, is affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska.

"This is tantamount to

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