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Bishops OK 'child in womb' blessings
The Swampby Frank James President-elect Obama famously said during his interview with preacher Rick Warren at Saddleback Church that determining the point at which an unborn "baby" gets rights was "above his pay grade." Making that determination has obviously...Tags: Family, National Government, United States, Abortion Issue, Same-Sex Marriage
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Obama at Notre Dame: Another protest
The Swampby Christi Parsons, with an updated report A prominent abortion rights opponent is refusing to appear at the Notre Dame commencement ceremonies with President Barack Obama, partly out of concern that her appearance might serve to "balance" the event and.....Tags: National Government, United States, Heads of State, Barack Obama, Government
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A practicing Catholic weighs in on Pope Francis
So much commentary about Pope Francis seems to come from non-Catholics and lapsed Catholics, I thought it might do some good to hear from a practicing Catholic. That's so we can dispense with some of the nonsense that we've been hearing about what the...
Tags: Francis I, Abortion, Religion and Belief, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Abusive Behavior
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From sodomy to gay marriage
The Supreme Court argument on the constitutionality of a California ban on same-sex marriage took place on the 10th anniversary of the arguments in another critical case involving treatment of gays. In the end, allegedly activist liberal justices defied ...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, George W. Bush, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Rick Santorum
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Big bird, BS and birth control
WASHINGTON -- We shouldn't be talking about this silliness -- Big Bird, "bull -- er," or a girl's "first time." We should be talking about The Issues, we keep telling ourselves. But in the waning days of the presidential campaign, these are the issues --...
Tags: Mitt Romney, Republican Party, Religion and Belief, U.S. Senate, Class Conflict
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Notre Dame, catholic groups sue over federal contraception mandate
The University of Notre Dame and "a diverse group of plaintiffs" filed lawsuits Monday challenging the federal mandate that religious employers offer health insurance that includes coverage of contraceptives and birth control services, Notre Dame...
Tags: White House, Religion and Belief, Colleges and Universities, Justice System, Politics
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Obama's 'war on religion'
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a new TV spot accusing President Barack Obama of waging "war on religion." It's a reckless, overstated spot that exploits prejudice against gays while deliberately distorting major issues. But here's the surprise: Perry has a...Tags: Religion and Belief, Healthcare Policies, U.S. Supreme Court, Employment Opportunities, Same-Sex Marriage
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Reactions to Pope Benedict’s surprise resignation
The Religion WorldReligion News Service's Kevin Eckstrom has reaction to the surprise announcement by Pope Benedict XVI on Monday that he is resigning at the end of the month due to health reasons. Benedict is the first Pope in 600 years to voluntarily step down: “... -
Catholics observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 13
The Religion WorldOrlando Catholic Diocese Bishop John Noonan mark the start of Lent by drawing the sign of the cross with ash on the foreheads of parishioners attending mass on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 12:10 p.m., at St. James Cathedral, 215 North Orange Ave., Orlando.... -
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... -
U.S. Catholic Bishops launch campaign for life, liberty and marriage
The Religion WorldWASHINGTON—The U.S. Catholic bishops have launched a pastoral strategy addressing critical life, marriage and religious liberty concerns. The five-part strategy or call to prayer was approved by the bishops in November and is set to begin after... -
Noonan teaches Responsible Citizenship to Catholics on Monday
The Religion WorldWHEN: Monday, Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m. WHERE: Annunciation Catholic Church Life Center, 1020 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs. This event will provide information to help Catholics fulfill their moral obligation to promote the common good during the general...
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