Religion
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Southern Baptists agree to push Supreme Court to ban gay marriage
The resolution was part of a broader measure that also called to defund Planned Parenthood and to keep transgender athletes out of female sports.
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Gender ideology mandate in foster care opposed by religious liberty, gay rights, pro-drag groups
"The Supreme Court has never affirmed a government-compelled speech requirement like Vermont’s that applies to a private citizen in her own home," group that sued public university for drag ban tells appeals court.
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Catholics fight government surveillance in confession after wins against abortion mandate, tax
Trump administration drops Biden guidance forcing Catholic physicians to perform emergency room abortions. Justice Sotomayor opinion for Catholic Charities quickly incorporated into motion against Washington's confession snooping.
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‘Truly an act of hatred’: Brooklyn Catholic church sees crucifix toppled, American flag burned
NYPD is investigating attack as a “hate crime.”
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Catholic bishops considering whether to tell Biden to stop taking Communion over abortion advocacy
U.S. Catholic bishops will meet in June to decide on their public position on Communion for politicians who publicly advocate for abortion.
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New Mexico nixes capacity restrictions on indoor church services
While the order permits full capacity services, it states that religious institutions are "are strongly encouraged" to have decreased capacity levels for indoor services.
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Federal judge flays Wayne State for bias against Christian student club
Holds university officials personally liable, orders trial to set compensatory damages for constitutional violations.
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Pope on Easter laments world conflicts, bolstering of military arsenals amid pandemic
"The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor," the Pope said.
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California church continues battle to hold indoor services
Lawyers for the church are pushing to overturn an injunction issued last summer.
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University faces questions after staffer in training video suggests Easter is taboo
Staffer told resident assistants not to mention Christian holidays, but one RA promoted and hosted atheism event.
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As Easter nears, study finds Americans' religious values continue steady decline since 2000
For the first time, less than half of Americans now claim to belong or hold membership to a specific house of worship.
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Pope says in Palm Sunday Mass: 'Devil is taking advantage' of coronavirus crisis
"The Devil is taking advantage of the crisis to sow distrust, desperation and discord," Pope Francis said.
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Professor can't be punished for not using transgender student's pronouns, appeals court rules
Judge had asked university if it would also force Jewish professor to address student as "My Fuhrer."
