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Reza Aslan: The Future of Religious Nationalism
At a time when religion and politics are increasingly sharing the same vocabulary and functioning in the same sphere, Aslan writes that we m…
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1967 U.S. Supreme Court Decision sheds light on California marriage debate
There is presently much debate about gay marriage in California, and the roots for the argument come from several directions. In 1967 the Un…
Constitution
Doug Kmiec on a Court Packed with Catholics (Wall Street Journal)
If Judge Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed by the United States Senate, she will be the 6th Catholic among the 9 United States Supreme Court just…
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Oregon House of Representatives passes Workplace Religious Freedom Act
SB 786 has passed both houses of the legislature and is now on the Governor's Desk.
Privacy
The dangers of relinquishing liberty for a quiet and “safe” life
In recent months, it has become increasingly clear that religious freedom, or any individual liberties for that matter, are best respected i…
Church and State
Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor’s rulings on religious issues
University of Toledo law professor Howard M. Friedman has compiled a list of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's rulings on religion clause issues at hi…
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On the Table
A collection of the latest news and opinions. VIRGINIA: Laid-off religious workers denied jobless benefits Under Virginia law, as in many…
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China and Brazil Plan to Dump Dollar (FT)
This news will have significant repercussions for the United States economy. Editor Brazil and China will work towards using their own curr…
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom Issues 2009 Report – 13 Nations of concern
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Friday, May 1, announced its 2009 recommendations t…
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TURKMENISTAN: Old “offences” still used to punish current religious activity (Forum 18)
EXCERPT: By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service Former prisoner of conscience Shageldy Atakov, is the latest victim of Turkmenistan’s…