Prop. 8 Proponents Hopeful After Court Hearing
Traditional marriage supporters are optimistic that Proposition 8 will stand after oral arguments were heard Thursday by the California Supreme Court. .
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Brazil Catholic Church Condemns Abortion of Twins
The Brazilian Church has announced the excommunication of those responsible for an abortion carried out on a nine year girl who had been pregnant with twins after allegedly being raped by her stepfather.
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Banned Christian Fellowship Allowed to Meet on Ohio Campus, For Now
A Christian fellowship group that was denied registration from Wright State University in Ohio because of its faith-based policies has now been granted recognition by campus officials – for now that is.
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Religious Leaders Pressure PM on Climate Change
Over 60 religious leaders including Oceania bishops conference president, Bishop Peter Ingham, have written to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to express their deep concerns with the Government\'s \"inadequate\" response to climate change.
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Distinguished Speaker Line-Up For 2009 Christian Focus on Society
Distinguished speakers are in the line up to speak in Rev the Hon. Dr Gordon Moyes' Christian Focus on Society monthly program. The inaugural speaker for 2009 is Leigh Hatcher, Journalist and Presenter with Sky News Australia. Leigh Hatcher, who has 30 years of experience in broadcast journalism and a highly sought after Christian speaker, will be speaking on the issue of "The challenge of presenting the Christian faith in a 'look at me' world" on Wednesday 18 March.
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Catholics Warn Equality and Diversity Rules could Victimise Christian Teachers
The Roman Catholic Church has spoken out against a proposed new code of conduct for school teachers, saying that it could force teachers who refuse to promote Islam and gay rights out of the profession.
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Study: Jews Less Likely than Christians to 'Switch' Faith Affiliation
Jews are less likely to change religious affiliation than Protestant Christians and Catholics, a new study claims.
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International Women's Day 2009 to End Violence Against Women
Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
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University Challenge Star is 'Thoughtful and Reflective', says Chaplain
The chaplain of Corpus Christi College Oxford has told of how the senior common room of the college is "very proud" of its victory over Manchester University in the final of the BBC quiz show University Challenge.
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Pro-Life Groups Pledge to Oppose Gov. Sebelius as Health Chief
Pro-life groups have vowed to block Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius\' confirmation as the secretary of Human and Health Services following news that she will officially be nominated to the post on Monday.
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Machete Gang in Sydney School Rampage
Three Sydney teenage boys are under arrest over a machete armed rampage that caused over $30,000 damage and forced Trinity Catholic College, Auburn in western Sydney into lockdown.
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Israeli TV Station Riles Muslims After Apologies to Christians
The Israeli television station that drew harsh rebuke for the anti-Christian skits that it aired last week is again turning heads, this time among followers of Islam.