Scout Jayson

I am a husband. I go to church. I also teach kids. The end.

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Study finds coverage of religion #1 in presidential primaries

Religion – As the historic 2008 presidential primary season came to an end, the presumptive Republican and Democratic nominees faced similar dilemmas. Both Republican Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) decided to sever ties with controversial religious figures who had been backing their campaigns.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 11, 2008 11:35am

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Professor suspended over teaching man's role in Bible creation

Religion – Plagued by questions about the divine truth of the Bible, today's young Christians are doubting their faith as never before, says Peter Enns, professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. But when Enns wrote a book urging wobbly believers to embrace man's role in shaping the Bible.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 11, 2008 11:30am

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ACLU Sues to Get Eagle Feathers of Native American Inmate

Religion – A Native American prisoner who was denied the eagle feathers he needed to practice his religious rites will be represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in a suit against the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins. Penitentiary officials confiscated the single feather held by North Arapaho tribesman Andrew John Yellowbear.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 11, 2008 11:21am

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Fundamentalist to Mormon Church: We are Mormons, too

Religion – A coalition that represents fundamentalist Mormons has issued a statement objecting to the LDS Church's attempts to deny their claims as Mormons. The Principle Voices Coalition, said that members "strenuously object to any efforts to deprive us and others of the freedom to name and describe ourselves by terms of our own choosing."

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Submitted and Voted for on July 10, 2008 11:59am

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Obama should follow Bush's lead on faith-based programs

Religion – Barack Obama was wise to embrace President Bush's faith-based initiative and pledge to build on it if elected. America is a better place when its "armies of compassion" are not treated as second-class soldiers.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 10, 2008 11:54am

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Pope Names New Head of Saint-Making Office

Religion – The Catholic Church's saint-making office has a new chief and is handling fast-track efforts that could lead to the canonization of Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict XVI appointed 70-year-old Monsignor Angelo Amato, the No. 2 in the Holy See's office safeguarding doctrinal orthodoxy, as prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 10, 2008 11:47am

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Indonesian Islamist Party Eyes Polls and Presidency

Religion – A small, influential Islamist party in Indonesia is alarming moderates who fear this secular but predominantly Muslim country may head for wider use of sharia law and become less tolerant of other religions and cultures.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 10, 2008 11:44am

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Caring Passionately for Foster Care Kids

Religion – Former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay and his wife Christine have a passion for foster kids, and they've turned their calling into action. They became foster parents themselves and together founded the DeLay Foundation for Kids to advocate for change in America's foster care system.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 10, 2008 11:42am

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Angry homosexual sues printers of bible for $60 million in damages

Religion – Christian publisher Zondervan is facing a $60 million federal lawsuit filed by a man who claims he and other homosexuals have suffered based on what the suit claims is a misinterpretation of the Bible.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 10, 2008 10:12am

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Pope clears way for leprosy minister to become saint

Religion – Pope Benedict XVI approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of a 19th century Belgian priest who ministered to leprosy patients in Hawaii opening the way for him to be declared a saint. Benedict declared that a Honolulu woman's recovery from terminal lung cancer was the miracle needed for canonization of the Rev. Damien de Veuster.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 09, 2008 09:37pm

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California United Methodists make strong pro gay rights statements

Religion – In a move likely to fuel controversy within the broader denomination, one United Methodist Church legislative body in California has gone on record supporting those who enter into same-sex marriage and another has commended pastors who agree to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 09, 2008 09:33pm

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Cambodians Celebrate World Heritage Status for Hindu Temple

Religion – Cambodians celebrated in the streets Tuesday after their country succeeded in having an 11th century Hindu temple declared a World Heritage landmark despite objections in neighboring Thailand, which claims territory around the site. Thousands danced, sang and waved Cambodian flags, chanting "Long live Preah Vihear temple!"

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Submitted and Voted for on July 09, 2008 09:25pm

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Group Helps Hispanics Explore Roots of Jewish Ancestry

Religion – Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Wendy Canelones was curious about the custom her grandmother and great-grandmother had of lighting candles on Friday afternoon. She assumed it was just an old habit. But she was unaware -- as were her relatives -- that they were carrying on a centuries-old Jewish tradition of welcoming the Sabbath.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 09, 2008 09:23pm

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US Catholic Bishops Defy Pope Over Changes to Mass

Religion – The nation's Catholic bishops have rejected a new translation of Mass prayers, a rare instance of U.S. prelates denying a Vatican-ordered liturgical change. While ballots are still coming in, it's clear they won't add up to the 166 needed to pass the new translation, said Sister Mary Ann Walsh.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 09, 2008 09:20pm

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Family plans lawsuit for waiting room death

Family – The relatives of a woman who died on the floor of a New York hospital say they plan to file a $25 million lawsuit against the city and the facility where Esmin Green died. Esmin Green's daughter, Tecia Harrison, says disciplinary action against hospital workers is not enough for her.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 09, 2008 11:15am

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