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Restrictions on religion on the rise worldwide, study says
The Religion WorldReligion News Service reporter Lauren Markoe writes about a Pew study that found most people live in countries that restrict religious liberty: Religious believers throughout the world face a rising tide of restrictions, according to a new study. In the... -
Common ground for bishops, Obama
More than a few Catholic bishops spent this election feverishly warning their flock that voting for Barack Obama put their souls at risk and posed a grave threat to religious liberty. Now that the president has been re-elected with a majority of...Tags: Environmental Issues, Politics, Paul Ryan, Elections, Christianity
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Catholic bishops declare 'Fortnight for Freedom'
In what they call a celebration of liberty — and some see as another round against the Obama administration — Catholic bishops have declared a "Fortnight for Freedom" starting June 21. The nation's bishops are scheduling two weeks of prayers,...
Tags: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Miami Shores, Colleges and Universities, Politics
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Cardinal writes to priests prior to election
Tribune reporterCardinal Francis George today suggested that priests in the Chicago Archdiocese remind parishioners on Sunday that Catholic social teaching should guide their voting decisions next week. He pointed to statements issued in recent weeks by the U.S....Tags: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Politics, Paul Ryan, Elections, Democratic Party
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Post-election forensics of the religion vote in 2012
The Religion WorldFaith in Public Life put together an election analysis based on exit polling and the political context that’s developed over the course of the year: Ballot initiatives In Florida and California, faith-based community organizing groups mounted... -
Religious liberty is at stake
Religious liberty, also known as freedom of religion, is guaranteed by the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Since its enactment, this guarantee has been interpreted to mean that under U.S. law, people are free to practice the religion they choose...Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Colleges and Universities, Politics, Justice System, Christianity
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Same-sex marriage would transform American society
Your recent editorial argued that Question 6 is about equal rights and that "the gay marriage law strongly protects religious liberties" no matter what opponents say ("Gallaudet's mistake," Oct. 12). It seems disingenuous to argue that Maryland's gay...Tags: Minority Groups, Religion and Belief, The New York Times, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage
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Hundreds turn out to rally for/against Salina discrimination ordinance
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsNearly 200 people turned out at Salina's Bicentennial Hall Monday evening to show their support for repealing the city's anti-discrimination ordinance. On election day, voters will decide whether to repeal parts of the city's new ordinance - which...Tags: Religion and Belief, Discrimination, Politics, Justice and Rights, Separation of Church and State
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AWOL Soldier Sentenced to Life in Fort Hood Bomb Plot
KTLA NewsWACO, Tex. -- A U.S. soldier charged with plotting to blow up troops from the nation's largest Army post has been sentenced to life in prison. Naser Jason Abdo was found guilty in May of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, attempted murder...Tags: Explosions, Fort Hood (military base), Politics, Justice System, Afghanistan
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Judge: Bible Verses OK on Cheerleaders' Banners
CNNCheerleaders from a small eastern Texas town have won the first battle in their crusade to display Christian religious messages on banners at their high school's football games. State District Judge Steve Thomas of Hardin County implemented a temporary...Tags: Regional Authority, Freedom of the Press, Justice System, Politics, Judges
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The Republican case for same-sex marriage
Marylanders have an important decision to make this Election Day: whether or not to affirm their belief in the traditional American principle of equal rights for all, or instead to continue a system of special rights for some. A "yes" vote on Question 6...
Tags: Dick Cheney, Politics, Justice System, Marriage, Judges
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Chinese exports: young professionals seeking religious freedom
The Religion WorldNew York Times reporter Ian Johnson writes about the exodus of young Chinese professionals seeking greater religious freedom, including 87,000 who have moved to the U.S. in 2011: BEIJING — At 30, Chen Kuo had what many Chinese dream of: her own...
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