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Religious Expression
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Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Brunson: God and the IRS
Samuel D. Brunson (Loyola University Chicago) has published God and the IRS: Accomodating Religious Practice in United States Tax Law. Here is a brief description:Seventy-five percent of Americans claim religious…
The Right Coast
Inside the White House Bible Study group – BBC News
Drollinger grew up in La Mesa, a suburb of San Diego, California. As a child, he rarely went to church - "Probably half a dozen times," he says - and…
Mauck & Baker Blog
Letter to the Editor: Would Your Denomination Pack Heat?
For a Presbyterian or Reformed pastor to pack heat seems like bad form, given their conviction in the sovereignty of God. Likewise, I wouldn't expect your typical Mennonite, Amish or…
RLUIPA Defense Blog
Prisoner’s “My-iBible” RLUIPA Claim Thrown Out as Moot
What do a prisoner in administrative segregation, an MP3 player, an audio version of the Bible, and earbud headphones have to do with defending local governments in RLUIPA claims? Read…
The Right Coast
Hindu holy man pulls van along with his penis in India | Daily Mail Online
The sadhu - a holy man following the Hindu or Jainist tradition - was photographed performing a bizarre feat of strength as he pulled a truck around using only his…
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Students question Catholic school’s emphasis on Christmas
Students at a major Catholic university are upset at the school s emphasis on Christmas, saying they wish other religious holidays would receive equal attention on campus.At Loyola University Chicago,…
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Lord’s Prayer: Pope Francis calls for change – BBC News
The current wording that says "lead us not into temptation" is not a good translation because God does not lead humans to sin, he says.His suggestion is to use "do…
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Archdiocese of Washington files lawsuit against WMATA after Christmas ad rejected
The Archdiocese of Washington filed a federal lawsuit against Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority s advertising guidelines after the WMATA rejected its proposed ad.WMATA's legal counsel cited company guidelines while…
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French mayor leads protest to stop Muslim worshippers praying in street – The Local
The stand off which was caught in several video clips (see below) took place in the Paris suburb of Clichy on Friday afternoon. The local right wing mayor Remi Muzeau…
Family Law Prof Blog
Instant Divorce Banned in India
By Family Law
From CNN:India's Supreme Court banned the controversial Islamic divorce practice known as "triple talaq" in a landmark ruling announced Tuesday.The practice, that stretches back over a thousand years, allows a…