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Bavaria?s ruling Christian Social Union faces new challenge

Posted on August 13, 2008
The CSU, moreover, established itself as the embodiment of a regional patriotism?stronger south than north of the Danube?that fuses Bavaria?s thousand-year history with (mainly Catholic) Christianity

New Zealand bishops say abortion, stem cell research and the family top voting issues

Posted on August 13, 2008
The Catholic bishops' conference of New Zealand has offered voters guidance on the expected election, saying that social and economic policies must be "in the service of human dignity and a humane society, in which every person matters."

Ottawa: Human trafficking added to couple?s charges

Posted on August 13, 2008
A Gatineau couple, already accused of pimping at least three teen girls as sex slaves, now face new charges of human trafficking.

Dismissal of homosexual activist?s complaint against Canadian Catholic magazine appealed

Posted on August 13, 2008
A homosexual activist has appealed a decision of the Canadian Human Rights Commission which dismissed his legal complaint charging a Catholic magazine with making derogatory remarks about homosexuals for stating the Catholic teaching on sexual ethics.

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Georgia churches damaged in conflict

Posted on August 13, 2008
Three evangelical churches in the capital of South Ossetia have been damaged by the conflict between Russia and Georgia, according to reports.

Pro-life Democrat Casey to speak at convention

Posted on August 13, 2008
Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, a Democrat who opposes abortion rights, will be a featured speaker at the party's national convention, officials said Wednesday.

Jesuit professor writes open letter to Obama on abortion

Posted on August 13, 2008
Support the Rev. Jim Wallis?s ?abortion-reduction agenda,? with its economic support for pregnant women and greater access to adoption as part of the Democratic platform.

The Internet and Pornography: What if Congress and the Supreme Court had been Comprised of Techies in 1995-1997?

Posted on August 13, 2008
In spite of what might have been noble congressional intentions, the CDA was awful.

GA: Floyd County, Entice Adult Superstore settle lawsuit

Posted on August 13, 2008
Entice Adult Superstore will drop plans to appeal a ruling upholding Floyd County?s sexually oriented business ordinance under a settlement agreement accepted Tuesday by the Floyd County Commission.

NH: Adult video store?s window display irks Windham residents

Posted on August 13, 2008
An adult video store's window display has drawn complaints from passers-by but the town's zoning enforcement officer said it does not violate the local ordinance.

Same-sex ?marriage? lawyers Minter and Stewart receive NLGLA award

Posted on August 13, 2008
Each year, through its Dan Bradley Award, the NLGLA recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

Poll: Canadians Separate Religion from Politics

Posted on August 13, 2008
Many adults in Canada believe politics and religion should not mix, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 66 per cent of respondents think it is inappropriate for political candidates to talk about their religious beliefs as part of their political campaigns.

IA: Emotions Flare Over Dubuque Planned Parenthood

Posted on August 13, 2008
There are signs of vandalism at the headquarters for Dubuque County Right to Life. There is silly string on the doors and windows, and flowers ripped from the ground.

OR: Pro-life advocates trying to stop Planned Parenthood

Posted on August 13, 2008
The plan to build a new Planned Parenthood clinic in northeast Portland is almost a done deal but anti-abortion protesters believe they can still stop the development from happening.

Woman awarded $2.78 million in Planned Parenthood-related malpractice suit

Posted on August 13, 2008
Cherry said Asbury's problems began when she went to Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia in February 2003 to have the contraceptive implant rods removed from her arm. The rods released hormones into her blood stream to prevent pregnancy.

?Deciphering home schoolers?

Posted on August 13, 2008
Even within the ?strong Christian family? context though, families? motivations for taking their children out of mainstream education settings vary greatly.

Gonzalez v. Carhart: Continuing the Class Critique of the Reproductive Rights Doctrine and Movement

Posted on August 13, 2008
It is the objective of this Article to move beyond ambivalence, both in order to focus on the extent to which Gonzales can be understood within its appropriate juris-political context and in an effort to glean guidance as to what lies ahead in the fight for reproductive freedom.

Gonzalez v. Carhart: Bringing Abortion Law Back into the Family Law Focus

Posted on August 13, 2008
Are there ways to acknowledge bonds between parents and their children and children's dependence upon adult care without ?setting women back??

Embryonic Stem Cell Research and the Theory of Medical Self-Defense

Posted on August 13, 2008
This Note analyzes the threshold question of whether terminally ill patients have a fundamental right of access to stem cell treatments.

GOP: The Education Party

Posted on August 13, 2008
As for their effects on the GOP?s electoral future, education reforms are gaining ground among the demographic Republicans would most like to snatch away from Democrats?Hispanics and blacks?even as it helps to hold on to working class votes.

?Tax Complications for Same Sex Couples in California?

Posted on August 13, 2008
Although some issues surrounding the taxation of real property owned by registered domestic partners in California have been resolved, gay and lesbian couples continue to face a host of other tax complications.

Things Left Unsaid: Doe v. Tangipahoa Parish School Board Tightens Standing Requirements in the Fifth Circuit

Posted on August 13, 2008
The Fifth Circuit held that, because the record failed to make a correlation between the Does' attendance at school board meetings and the allegedly unconstitutional practice, the plaintiffs had not proven personal injury traceable to the challenged action and, therefore, did not have standing to sue.

Florida: Home schooling grows by 80 percent in state in past decade

Posted on August 12, 2008
TCPalm reports: “For the 2007-08 school year, the Florida Department of Education estimated 56,650 students were home schooled, compared with 31,440 students in 1997-98 ? an 80 percent increase.” Visit Site » Share This

Oregon: ?Tigard police nab woman for selling a 15-year girl for sex?

Posted on August 12, 2008
The Tigard Times reports: “Tigard Police Department sweep of Internet prostitution taking place inside, and in some cases, near the city netted 16 arrests since April, including one woman who was marketing a 15-year-old as part of a prostitution package...

?District Of Columbia Gift Of Land And Money To Central Union Mission Is Unconstitutional, Americans United Says?

Posted on August 12, 2008
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has issued this press release that begins: The District of Columbia City Council?s plan to give $13 million in property and cash to Central Union Mission is unconstitutional and must be dropped, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State...

Hidden epidemic: Children recruited to be sex slaves

Posted on August 12, 2008
WTOPNews.com has this report that begins: WASHINGTON - History teachers tell students that slavery ended in the U.S. in 1865, but sources tell WTOP that a “hidden epidemic” of child sex-slavery persists in this area and nationwide. Visit Site » Share This

UK: International Union of Sex Workers calls for decriminalization

Posted on August 12, 2008
ZNET reports: “Along with the Green Party, the Royal College of Nursing, the National Association of Probation Officers, the Communications Workers Union and the English Collective of Prostitutes, the IUSW supports the decriminalisation of the sex industry...

On Breaking the Marriage Convenant

Posted on August 12, 2008
Bill Muehlenberg has this post on his blog. He begins: For millennia, the institution of marriage was viewed as a solemn covenant, involving strong obligations and commitment. Recently however many Westerners have come to view marriage as just a mere personal arrangement, which can be treated lightly and dissolved at will...

Dems? New National Platform Opposes Defense of Marriage Act

Posted on August 12, 2008
The 2008 Democratic Party platform draft, which will be submitted to delegates at the Democratic National Convention for approval later this month, expresses opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) . . .

Presbyterians Comfortable with Female Leaders; Don?t Prefer Them

Posted on August 12, 2008
The Christian Post reports: At least 87 percent of members, elders (lay leaders) and ministers of Presbyterian churches across the country indicated they have “no opinion” on whether they prefer a man or a woman for most congregational roles, such as a deacon, an elder or a committee chair...

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