Tuesday, January 30, 2007

VA Sued On Religion In Hospitals

The Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal district court Wednesday against the Veterans Health Administration, alleging the VA's use of religion and spirituality in medical treatment violates the constitutional right to religious freedom. By including spiritual services in its standard patient care, the foundation alleges, the VA is using tax dollars to endorse and promote religion. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Madison.

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