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Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

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Supreme Court says Saskatchewan activist’s anti-gay flyers violated hate law The Supreme Court of Canada has handed an anti-homosexual crusader and Saskatchewan's Human Rights Commission partial victories in a decision with implications on how hate-speech laws are applied. The high court found William Whatcott violated Saskatchewan's Human Rights Code in … Continue reading â†' California Bill Seeks to Punish Boy Scouts for Prohibiting Homosexual Leaders, Members San Francisco, California â€" A bill proposed in the California legislature seeks to punish the local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America for prohibiting homosexual leaders and members from serving in the organization. Senate Bill 323 was introduced last week by Democratic Senator Ricardo Lara, and serves to revoke the tax exempt status of [...] Religion looms large over Boy Scouts decision on gays If prayer can't sway Boy Scouts board members as the

From both sides (T24R-5)

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The Guardian What lies behind religious homophobia The Guardian In the TV interview, one of them reported on the fact that it was frequently the very men who were out and about in Rome engaging in casual sexual acquaintances in the Monte Capitolino, a nearby park, who were often the most vehemently homophobic in ... and more » PinkNews.co.uk Supreme Court ruling upholds limits on free speech in case involving anti-gay ... Globe and Mail Groups opposing racism and homophobia say hate speech does real harm to vulnerable groups. Civil liberties groups and Mr. Whatcott's lawyer had also asked the ... Reached at his home in Weyburn on Wednesday, Mr. Whatcott, a born-again Christian who ... Canadian male former drug using prostitute criticised for handing out ... PinkNews.co.uk all 57 news articles » Homophobia is such a drag The Auburn Plainsman Whether they are citing religious reasons, political concerns or just plain old homophobia ,

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

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Supreme Court says Saskatchewan activist’s anti-gay flyers violated hate law The Supreme Court of Canada has handed an anti-homosexual crusader and Saskatchewan's Human Rights Commission partial victories in a decision with implications on how hate-speech laws are applied. The high court found William Whatcott violated Saskatchewan's Human Rights Code in … Continue reading â†' California Bill Seeks to Punish Boy Scouts for Prohibiting Homosexual Leaders, Members San Francisco, California â€" A bill proposed in the California legislature seeks to punish the local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America for prohibiting homosexual leaders and members from serving in the organization. Senate Bill 323 was introduced last week by Democratic Senator Ricardo Lara, and serves to revoke the tax exempt status of [...] Religion looms large over Boy Scouts decision on gays If prayer can't sway Boy Scouts board members as the

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

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ABC News Yoga School Program Brings Separation Of Church And State Law Suit In ... Huffington Post SAN DIEGO -- An attorney representing a family bent out of shape over a public school yoga program in the beach city of Encinitas filed a lawsuit Wednesday to stop the district-wide classes. In the lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court, attorney ... This Week in God MSNBC (blog) Eye Roll: Parents Sue Over Yoga In Public Schools Because It “Promotes ... The Frisky California Parents Sue School District for Teaching Eastern Religion Through ... Christian News Network The Stir  - KPBS  - Bangor Daily News all 41 news articles » Separation of church & state served up as League lunch topic ... Oak Ridger That passage goes back to Biblical days and is often dropped in discussions about Christianity and separation of church and state . Paul W. Sharkey talked about that “separation” on Tuesday at the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge's “Lunch

Gay/LGBT Religious News (T22R-1)

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Advocate.com Ex-Bears QB Miller: Religion a barrier for gays in locker room Chicago Tribune The question of whether NFL players would accept an openly gay teammate was raised again this week with a report that team executives want to know whether former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is gay . Mike Florio of NBC Sports and ... QB Says Religion Would Hinder Gay Acceptance in NFL Advocate.com Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Miller says religion is road block for ... New York Daily News Former Bears QB Jim Miller: Religion prevents gay players from being accepted Larry Brown Sports Opposing Views all 8 news articles » Center For American Progress Misusing Religious Freedom to Cloak Intolerance Center For American Progress One speaker after another warned that religious freedoms were under unprecedented assault, especially when it came to sexual matters involving contraception and gay and transgender rights.* Listening to them you might ha