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From both sides (T24R-5)

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Bleacher Report Chris Culliver's Super Bowl Comments Are Homophobic & Deplorable, But… Bleacher Report Pardon me if that statement seems a bit…prepared. See, here's the thing about making hateful comments toward gays or ethnic and religious minoritiesâ€"nobody actually says anything they don't mean. Culliver told Artie Lange, "I don't do the gay guys, man. A Lot to Learn Sports On Earth Chris Culliver apologizes for anti-gay comments NBCSports.com Canzano: 49ers Chris Culliver opens (and closes) the discussion on homophobia OregonLive.com all 285 news articles » San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks, Isaac Sopoaga Deny Participating In 'It ... Huffington Post blockquote> Gibson is also believed to have strongly counseled Heath Ledger against taking the role of Ennis Del Mar in Ang Lee's Oscar ... and more » New York Daily News Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo pushes for same-sex marriage,

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

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Religion comes to Davos forum DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) â€" Who created Davos, and why does it exist? Evangelical churches refine message on gay issues NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â€" The Rev. Robert Jeffress has changed the way he talks about homosexuality from the pulpit. Muslims, Gays, and Civil Rights, Oh My! “The Imam & The Homosexual” Conjures “Strange Bedfellows” Silk Road Rising, a Chicago based nonprofit polycultural arts organization, has released The Imam & The Homosexual (15 min. 53 sec.), a free online video play written and directed by Jamil Khoury.Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Silk Road Rising, a Chicago based nonprofit polycultural arts organization, has released The Imam & The Homosexual (15 min. 53 sec.), a free online video play ... Michigan Department of Civil Rights: Discrimination against LGBT community hurts state economy LANSING, MI â€" A repor

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

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Church - state separation group to celebrate Darwin's life Kansas.com The Great Plains Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday with a party at a west Wichita hotel on Feb. 9. The group's third annual “Darwine Day” celebration will feature party foods and a ... The Atlantic Cities Should Cities Make Drivers Pay for Sunday Parking Too? The Atlantic Cities According to the Reverend Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State , believers can't demand special treatment, no matter how unfair a measure seems. “If a community can agree upon a measure and it happens to ... The REAL TRUTH The Crumbling Wall of Separation The REAL TRUTH New York: “Americans United for Separation of Church and State , led by Barry Lynn, has sent a letter to the superintendent of West Point, claiming that the Academy's prayer policy run

Gay/LGBT Religious News (T22R-1)

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Anchorage Daily News Evangelical churches refine message on gay issues Anchorage Daily News In a 2011 survey by the nonprofit Public Religion Research Institute, 62 percent of adults between 18 and 29 years old said they supported gay marriage and 71 percent supported civil unions. Among adults 65 and older, those numbers were 31 percent in ... and more » Former Opponent Invites Gays to the Wedding Party Religion Dispatches Question: How do you know when the fight for marriage equality for gays and lesbians is about to be won? Answer: When one of your former foes invites you to the table to discuss the future of marriage. That's what David Blankenhorn is doing. You ... and more » Wednesday's Religion News Roundup: Asteroid Apocalypse? * Sports as ... Religion News Service Had enough about gays and lesbians? So have David Blankenhorn and an interesting new consortium of religious believers from across the spectrum who want to

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

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Religion comes to Davos forum DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) â€" Who created Davos, and why does it exist? ECHR backs manifestation of religion at work Eweida and Others v the United Kingdom Religion Comes to World Economic Forum in Davos Who created Davos, and why does it exist? Questions about God and religion were rife at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos this year â€" providing a philosophical break from the more temporal concerns that tend to dominate the annual gathering of business and political leaders. 6 ways to ensure inclusivity and diversity at workplaces Vinay Malik*, a software engineer at a leading Bengaluru based IT company was treated normally by his colleagues until he came out in the open. Malik was gay. Once his colleagues found out, discrimination from team members and leaders was inevitable. Lawmaker pushes for LGBT equality in the workplace