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87% of population say 'dead on all sides' should be marked on Remembrance Sunday
The remarkable results come in a ComRes poll commissioned by the thinktank Ekklesia, and carried out in the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
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How Does a Religious Cult Have the Clout to Delay Health Care Vote?
To keep House vote on track, Pelosi struggles to appease the church and The Family cult on abortion language.
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Politics, Not Religion, At Heart of Health Care Reform Wrangle on Abortion
Despite repeated compromises from pro-choice Democrats, anti-choice Dems threaten to kill health care reform unless all their demands are met.
Survey indicates public confusion about science teaching
A new global opinion survey shows that the British public continue to be confused about how evolutionary science should be taught in school classrooms and whether opposing non-scientific views should be included.
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The Religious Left: It's Alive!
A new study dispels some common myths and should help the religious left understand its growing political power.
Internet believers: Pastors open online churches
Church volunteers greet visitors entering the lobby. The worship band begins its set and a pastor offers to pray privately with anyone during the service.
Ayatollah asked to retract Iran election criticism 'crime' comment
Amnesty International has called on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to retract his recent statement that criticising the outcome of June's presidential election is "a crime". The Supreme Leader's remark was carried by state television in a report from Khamenei's meeting with scientists in Tehran.
FOX's Political Witch Hunt Against ACORN Exposed
Video: Laying bare Fox News' agenda, clearly aimed at destroying the Obama administration and the progressive movement.
The Christian tie-in is obvious in the videos.
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Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Rebukes Abortion Opponents Holding Up Health Care Reform
In a statement issued today, the Rev. Carlton Veazey, president of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, called on abortion foes to be satisfied with the "status quo" on abortion that is maintained by proposed health care reform bills and to stop holding up reform over the issue.
Campaigning zombies challenge 'Parliament of the Living Dead'
Campaigners for parliamentary reform are to condemn the "Parliament of the Living Dead" by dressing as zombies in a Halloween-themed protest tonight .
Student appeals teacher's 'Jesus glasses' mockery
A law firm has appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to expand a lower court's ruling that found a teacher's comment about a student's Christian faith in violation of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.
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3 Valley Presbyterian churches part ways
Three Valley Presbyterian churches have finalized their divorce from the nation's largest Presbyterian denomination, citing differences over the Bible's supreme authority and the possible ordination of gays. But unlike the split within the Valley's Episcopal diocese, which turned into a bitter court fight, the three congregations are leaving on friendly terms. They have retained their church properties and have agreed to fulfill financial pledges for ministries run by the church they're leaving.
The Associated Press: Fla. man says Home Depot fired him over God button
A former cashier for The Home Depot who has been wearing a "One nation under God" button on his work apron for more than a year has been fired, he says because of the religious reference.
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Will Hate Crime Laws Redeem Us All?
If adding sexual orientation to the hate crimes law saves just one life, it brings redemption (and safety) to us all.
C of E investing in company accused of human rights abuses
A company in which the Church of England has a A 29 million shareholding will face allegations of human rights abuses and widespread environmental destruction as campaigners publish an - alternative report' into its activities today.
The Rise of the Religious Left -- Why Christianity Isn't Just for Conservatives
It's easy to paint American Christians as right wing free-marketeers - - " but the truth is far more complex.
Israel accused of denying water to the Palestinians
Human rights campaigners have accused Israel of denying Palestinians the right to access adequate water by maintaining total control over the shared water resources and pursuing discriminatory policies.
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The Good Bishop Is Right "The Time for Church Debates on Homosexuality is Past
Retired Episcopal bishop John Selby Spong has declared that he will no longer argue about the status of gay and lesbian people in the church. There is no middle ground,” the bishop says, “between prejudice and oppression.”
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A church that pays you to come on Sunday
The Rev. Dan Willis is passing the collection plate in reverse. He will give you money to go to church.