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Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

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DV8's straight talk on religion and sexuality (Toronto Star) Religion, tolerance and homosexuality are pondered in the Harbourfront show by U.K. dance company DV8. Religion briefs (The Herald-Mail) Disgraced minister will continue prayer meetings; Students sue, claiming schools promoted Christianity; Judge: TSA Rastafarian's rights; Minn. minister takes over as head of National Council; Bible publisher selling handwritten version online Thomas Sutcliffe: No dignity in this pretence of unity (Independent) You probably â€" you poor dupe â€" have always believed that the Nazis were violently intolerant of homosexuality. But Scott Lively, author of The Pink Swastika, would like to put you right. In his book, Lively argues that far from being anti-gay many of the leaders of the party â€" including Adolf Hitler â€" were homosexual and that their sexual preferences directly contributed to Nazi atrocities. Le...

Gay/LGBT Religious News (T22R-1)

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With GOP Split on Religion , Could Bush Provide a Blueprint? U.S. News & World Report The poll reports that a third of those who lean Republican say the GOP gives too little emphasis to abortion and gay marriage. ... and more » Gay Rights Activists Look Toward Civil Unions MPBN News "And that's why those of us who want to see the state and religion separated would prefer that marriage and all that morality -- and that word -- stay ... and more » Thoughts From the Interface of Science, Religion , Law and Culture ScienceBlogs (blog) As I've written about before, Uganda is currently considering an incredibly brutal anti- gay law. Apparently it's not good enough to make homosexuality ... and more » guardian.co.uk Dissent Of The Day II Atlantic Online (blog) It's like saying "North America has a real problem with gay people", and including Canada, the US and Mexico in that statement. ... Switz...

From both sides (T12R-5)

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Queerty (blog) Draconian Ugandan Anti-Gay Law Protested Chelsea Now Roughly four dozen LGBT activists and allies turned out on November 19 to protest at Uganda House â€"â€" that nation's permanent mission to ... Ugandan Christians split over Anti-Homosexuality Bill Ekklesia Commonwealth under pressure over homophobia Politics.co.uk all 68 news articles » Globe and Mail Uganda's Bill to Punish Gays with Death Supported by Actual Human Americans Autostraddle (blog) Oh, and the scary part doesn't end there: members of the public are obliged to report any homosexual activity to police within 24 hours of witnessing it or ... Ugandan Anti- Homosexuality Bill Proposes Death Sentence for Gay Sex Just Out all 96 news articles » When it's OK to vilify gay men and lesbians Malta Today Hence, a claim by Bishop Emeritus John Shelby Spong that St Paul was homosexual or an assertion by the late Yale ...

Headlines: Separation of Church and State (T23R-2)

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NECN How separate should church / state be? Pawtucket Times I have always looked at the issue of separation of church and state differently than most other folks. A lot of the people who invoke Thomas Jefferson's ... A matter of faith? Online Journal Bishops Threaten Spanish Politicians With Excommunication Lez Get Real Less of a Catholic New York Post NewsBusters (blog)  - Philadelphia Inquirer  - OpEdNews all 192 news articles » Council prayers: Language is what offends Plain Dealer As mentioned in the letter that Americans United for Separation of Church and State sent to Council, such language is considered government support for a ... and more » Houston Chronicle DiNardo defends health bill criticism Houston Chronicle Robert Boston, a senior analyst at Americans United for Separation of Church and State , said he hoped the controversy draws attention to religious lobbying. ... and more » ...

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

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DV8's straight talk on religion and sexuality (Toronto Star) Religion, tolerance and homosexuality are pondered in the Harbourfront show by U.K. dance company DV8. Update on the latest in religion news: (FOX 11 Tucson) WASHINGTON (AP) â€" The Rev. Rick Warren says he's willing to work with people of other faiths or no faith to help people who are afflicted with the AIDS virus. Brian Burke's son Brendan announced he was a homosexual this week and its been the talk of the hockey world. A ... (TSN) Brian Burke's son Brendan announced he was a homosexual this week and its been the talk of the hockey world. A powerful and courageous statement, absolutely. But its also a sad state of the game of hockey that in 2009, this is still a big deal. Lebanon’s other women ‘out’ in force (Dawn) BEIRUT: They remain anonymous, but their voices are out in force and bold print: a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgend...

From both sides (T12R-5)

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ENDA Threatens the Practice of Religion and Our Nation's Children Right Side News It is key legislation favored by the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) lobby to gain federally-protected minority status for sexual behaviors ... Back Stage The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever! Back Stage ... gay, lesbian, Christian , Jewish, young, and old." To coin a phrase, the author has bitten off more than he can chew. Chaos reigns as an LGBT theater ... and more » Politics.co.uk Draconian Ugandan Anti-Gay Law Protested Chelsea Now Roughly four dozen LGBT activists and allies turned out on November 19 to protest at Uganda House â€"â€" that nation's permanent mission to ... Ugandan Christians split over Anti-Homosexuality Bill Ekklesia Commonwealth under pressure over homophobia Politics.co.uk all 80 news articles » Politics.co.uk Ugandan Anti- Homosexuality Bill Proposes Death Sentence for Gay...