Someone get Roger Williams to the Alabama Legislature

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 879

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago


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During a recent debate over school prayer, several Alabama House members rose to proclaim that our nation has Judeo-Christian roots. Roots they wish to dig up, tie into a cross and beat the rest of us with.

Rep. Mark Gidley, R-Hokes Bluff, said putting prayer in schools was “returning to the foundations that were there for like 200 years.” And there was Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City: “If we’re going to continue as a …

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