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FAITH ON THE WEB
Most people want a separation of church and state, according to a recent survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. A majority of the public (52 percent) says that churches and other houses of worship should keep out of politics, an 8 percent...Tags: Church and State Relations
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Religious beliefs reveal candidates' character
Although I normally agree with Kathleen Parker, her column "Candidates' church quiz un-American" (Commentary, Aug. 22) and the published responses to it were a revelation ("Faith not fair topic for electoral politics," letters, Aug. 25). It's very...Tags: Elections, Political Candidates, Values, Ethics, Church and State Relations
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Read & Write
We recently invited schoolkids to share their thoughts on favorite books by taking part in our annual Read & Write series. Readers as young as 5 and as old as 15 responded with drawings and reviews reflecting on the books' lessons, storylines and...Tags: Schools, Books and Magazines, Maine, Massacres, Fiction
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Suit claims women's studies departments discriminate against men
Last week, a Manhattan lawyer sued Columbia University for discriminating against men. In a news release, Roy Den Hollander, who's best known for suing Manhattan nightclubs because they offered free or discounted Ladies Night drinks to women, claimed the...Tags: Financial Aid, Colleges and Universities, Dance, Manhattan (New York City), Culture
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ACLU sues Florida school district over school prayers
The Associated PressThe American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Santa Rosa County School District over prayers at graduation ceremonies and other school events. The ACLU filed the federal lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two Pace High School students. The lawsuit claims...Tags: Paul Green, Schools, Florida, Trials
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Isaac Hayes and "South Park"
The TV ZoneIn a couple of hours I'm going to go on vacation and will turn off this computer. But before that happens, I think it's appropriate to say a few words about Isaac Hayes. He did have a TV career......Tags: South Park, Cults and Sects, Isaac Hayes, Scientology
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Eruv will be good for community
Robert G. Sugarman is chair of the Religious Freedom Task Force of the Anti-Defamation League. He is a retired partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.The proposal to erect an eruv in Westhampton Beach has led to a great deal of anger and confusion. The debate has been characterized by misunderstanding, mutual distrust and - worse - expressions of anti-Semitism. This is an unfortunate turn of events...Tags: Orthodoxy, Baby Products, Baby Products, Games, and Toys, The White House, Christianity
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NJ congressman has history of diplomacy
Associated Press WriterWhen Russian troops invaded the Republic of Georgia this month, two little girls from New Jersey visiting their grandparents there were stranded behind a series of checkpoints. Two weeks later, Chris Smith, the congressman from their home district...Tags: Political Candidates, Ronald Reagan, New Jersey, Government, Chris Smith
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Lohan Converts to Judaism
According to E! Online, Lindsay Lohan plans to convert to Judaism after learning about the religion from girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Estranged father Michael Lohan reportedly supports his daughter's decision despite his own Christian beliefs. "She's...Tags: Lindsay Lohan, Cults and Sects, Scientology, Christianity, Judaism
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Couples' counseling
Here's a novel idea for politicians and the rest of us: Let's keep sex in marriage, especially for spouses in crisis situations (such as those fighting cancer or enduring three years of waiting for a husband to return from prison camp). Difficult?... -
California churches plan a big push against same-sex marriage
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterEarly on a late September morning, if all goes according to plan, 1 million Mormons, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, evangelical Christians, Sikhs and Hindus will open their doors, march down their front walks and plant "Yes on Proposition 8" signs in their...Tags: Political Candidates, Protestant, Same-Sex Marriage, Freedom of Religion, Religious Leaders
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Roy Den Hollander's war on feminism
This week, while you were distractedly waiting for one of the presidential candidates to just go ahead and pick Michael Phelps as his running mate, a Manhattan lawyer sued Columbia University for discriminating against men. In a news release, Roy Den...Tags: Political Candidates, Manhattan (New York City), Health and Safety at School, Columbia University, Financial Aid
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