Executive Order-Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
November 17, 2010 On November 17, 2010, a new executive order issued by President Barak Obama clarified that organizations providing federally funded social services are permitted to display without alteration religious art, icons, scriptures, or other symbols of faith in the facilities where the services are provided. Additionally, faith-based organizations may retain religious terms in their names, select board members on a basis consistent with the organizationÂ’s religious beliefs, and include religious references in its mission statements and other chartering or governing documents. However, the organization must not perform explicitly religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or . . .
