In similar fashion, two recent articles from Washington, D.C., media outlets call into question the beliefs and action of Ashcroft and House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, R-Texas. A recent Washington Post article skeptically reports a Bible study that Ashcroft holds in his office. In another article, the Post details Rep. DeLay's church ties and a Bible class he teaches. First Amendment attorney Jordan Lorence finds the Post stories ironic. He remembered that when Janet Reno was attorney general, she had staff members read through Shakespearean plays.
Every individual has the right to freedom of speech and free exercise of religion.
Miriam Moore, of the Family Research Council, said it is strange to see the media make prayer meetings front-page news.