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Man Files Lawsuit Against LDS Church, Boy ScoutsA man has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the Boy Scouts and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, claiming the two entities didn't do enough to stop the sexual abuse of children by troop leaders.(03-31-2008)
Creation Museum founder's book says Darwinism fuels racismThe founder of a popular Kentucky Christian museum that rejects evolution says in a new book that Darwin's theory fuels racism and genocide.(02-12-2008)
Huckabee: Amend Constitution to be in 'God's standards'The United States Constitution never uses the word "God" or makes mention of any religion, drawing its sole authority from "We the People." However, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee thinks it's time to put an end to that.
(01-30-2008)
Jan. 20-27 is Sanctity of Human Life Week in El Paso CountyAt its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, the Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution naming the week of Jan. 20-27 as Sanctity of Human Life Week in El Paso County. Bishop Sheridan attended the meeting to accept the resolution.
(01-30-2008)
Judge: White House visitor logs are public documentsThe White House must release its visitor logs and cannot hide behind a shield of privilege, a federal judge ruled Monday. The Bush administration has resisted public disclosure while it fights a lawsuit over alleged political influence by conservative Christian leaders.(01-08-2008)
Huckabee stands by 'Christ' commentMike Huckabee, a Republican relying on support from religious conservatives in Thursday's hard-fought presidential caucuses, on Sunday stood by a decade-old comment in which he said, "I hope we answer the alarm clock and take this nation back for Christ."
(01-08-2008)
Ron Paul Doesn’t Accept EvolutionPaul responds to a question about the incident by saying that it was an “inappropriate question,” but that “I think it’s a theory—theory of evolution—and I don’t accept it.” (01-08-2008)
Priests Scuffle, Throw Brooms, Stones Inside Bethlehem ChurchRobed Greek Orthodox and Armenian priests went at each other with brooms and stones inside the Church of the Nativity on Thursday as long-standing rivalries erupted in violence during holiday cleaning.(12-29-2007)
Clergy tax break to endMinisters in Boone County have been exempt from paying the county's payroll tax for seven years, but the clergy may soon lose that perk.(12-17-2007)
Gas company won't display yule crossA large, lighted cross displayed over Owensboro every Christmas season for four decades won't be on view this year.(12-15-2007)
Huckabee winning support by highlighting Romney's MormonismPresidential candidate Mike Huckabee appears to be using Mitt Romney's Mormon faith as a wedge issue to attract evangelical voters in the early states, political scientists say, a move that in part seems to be helping Huckabee stay ahead in Iowa polls. (12-12-2007)
IN OUR VIEW: Romney speech needs follow-upMitt Romney answered many questions in his speech Thursday on "Faith in America."
But he raised a few as well, and we foresee a day when he will need to answer -- more clearly and forcefully, and for a wider audience -- what he thinks about the relationship between church and state.
(12-09-2007)
Atheists herald holiday season a bit differentlyAn atheist group has taken advantage of the town's new all-inclusive policy regarding holiday displays in Center Park by erecting their own seasonal message.
(12-04-2007)
Families of Fallen Utah Highway Patrol Troopers Fight Atheist Group Over Roadside Cross MemorialsIf a national atheist organization has its way, a series of 12-foot-tall memorial crosses that adorn Utah's highways will be taken down. But not if the families of the people those crosses honor — state Highway Patrol troopers killed in the line of duty — have anything to say about it.
(11-27-2007)
Polygamist 'prophet' to serve at least 10 years in prisonA Utah judge Tuesday sentenced polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs to two consecutive prison terms of five years to life for his conviction on two counts of being an accomplice to rape, a court spokeswoman said.(11-27-2007)
Religious scholars mull Flying Spaghetti MonsterWhen some of the world's leading religious scholars gather in San Diego this weekend, pasta will be on the intellectual menu. They'll be talking about a satirical pseudo-deity called the Flying Spaghetti Monster, whose growing pop culture fame gets laughs but also raises serious questions about the essence of religion.(11-27-2007)
So Long, GideonsThe one thing travelers could reliably count on in their hotel rooms: a Bible in the bedside table. But like many traditions, this one may be dying.
(11-27-2007)
Michigan Voters Nix Nativity Scene on Public PropertyVoters in Berkley, Mich., turned down an amendment to the city charter on Tuesday that would have allowed a nativity scene to return to the lawn outside their City Hall.
(11-27-2007)
Federal judge tosses UHP cross suitA federal judge has ruled that some 13 12-foot crosses memorializing fallen Utah Highway Patrol troopers convey a secular, non-religious, meaning and do not violate the U.S. Constitution.(11-27-2007)
Army deployed after Calcutta riotTroops have been deployed in the Indian city of Calcutta after protests over a controversial writer turned into riots. (11-27-2007)
Attorneys argue Utah Highway Patrol cross caseAttorneys for the state and the Utah Highway Patrol Association got a little help from the 1960s medical drama "Ben Casey" to illustrate that the symbol of the cross has been used as a non-religious symbol.(11-14-2007)
BERKLEY: Mandatory nativity display rejectedThere won’t be a nativity scene displayed on the Berkley City Hall lawn this year after voters rejected a fiercely debated ballot proposal Tuesday.
(11-09-2007)
Vouchers KilledSupporters say it was a worthy fight. But after eight full months of aggressive campaigning and millions of dollars spent on the battle, the voucher law was rejected by Utah voters.(11-09-2007)
Senate inquiry targets televangelistsThe top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday he has launched an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing involving six well-known televangelists.
(11-09-2007)
Kansas church liable in Marine funeral protestA jury on Wednesday ordered an anti-gay Kansas church to pay $10.9 million in damages to relatives of a U.S. Marine who died in Iraq after church members cheered his death at his funeral.
(11-01-2007)
Atheists: Do Troops Have Our Backs?In the midst of their fight to bring freedom to Iraq and Afghanistan, some American soldiers say they are finding their own freedoms threatened by the troops on their own side.
(10-17-2007)
Remains of Children Sacrificed to Rain God Found in MexicoArcheologists have discovered the remains of two dozen children who were apparent sacrificial victims to a rain god by ancient Indians in Mexico, researchers said Tuesday.
(10-17-2007)
Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Change Policy that Removed 'God' From Flag CertificateAn Ohio lawmaker on Thursday demanded that Capitol officials change a policy that resulted in the word "God" being removed from a certificate accompanying a flag being sent to one of his constituents.
(10-05-2007)
Teacher: I was fired, said Bible isn't literalA community college instructor in Red Oak claims he was fired after he told his students that the biblical story of Adam and Eve should not be literally interpreted.
(09-25-2007)
The Jesus Landing PadBush White House checked with rapture Christians before latest Israel move(09-10-2007)
Bristol pastor, Christian radio station employee charged with indecent exposureA Christian radio station employee and Bristol pastor has been charged with indecent exposure as well as DUI and violation of the open container law. (08-02-2007)
Atheist doctors more likely to care for the poor than religious onesAtheist doctors are likely to practice medicine among the underprivileged than religious physicians, even though most religions call on the faithful to serve the poor, according to the results of large cross-sectional survey of US medical practitioners published in Annals of Family Medicine.
(08-02-2007)
Norway's Princess to teach how to talk to angelsNorwegian Princess Martha Louise announced on Tuesday that she is clairvoyant and wants to help people by teaching them how to talk to angels.(08-02-2007)
Phoenix Man Dies After Cops Respond to Report of Young Girl's ExorcismOfficers responding to a report of an exorcism on a young girl found her grandfather choking her and used stun guns to subdue the man, who later died, authorities said Sunday.
(08-01-2007)
U.S. backs churches in atheist fightThe U.S. Department of Justice has waded into a legal brawl between a national atheist group and the Detroit Downtown Development Authority, which pledged $734,570 in grants to three historic churches in a major downtown face-lift in time for the 2006 Super Bowl.(07-19-2007)
Atheists applaud Ellison's views on Cheney, Libby, 9/11Freshman Congressman Keith Ellison was among friends Sunday -- in this case, a gathering of atheists -- so his support for a fistful of hot-button opinions, including the impeachment of Vice President Dick Cheney, brought enthusiastic nods of approval and standing ovations.(07-18-2007)
Court says LDS Church must release long-veiled financial informationThe Oregon Supreme Court rejected an effort by the Mormon church to withhold financial information from the lawyers for a man who claims a "home teacher" frequently molested him about 20 years ago.
(07-13-2007)
Kubica sidesteps talk of papal miraclePolish Formula One driver Robert Kubica sidestepped a claim on Thursday that he owed his life to the miraculous powers of Pope John Paul II.(07-02-2007)
Church in Jackson denied bid to build apartmentsA Jackson church has lost its fight to build an apartment complex over the objections of city officials who didn't want to rezone the lots in the single-family neighborhood.(06-29-2007)
Dobbs: A call to the faithfulThe separation of church and state in this country is narrowing. And it is the church, not the state that is encroaching. Our Constitution protects religion from the intrusion or coercion of the state. But we have precious little protection against the political adventurism of all manner of churches and religious organizations.
(06-04-2007)
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