Tom Gjelten
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Politics
Economic Relief Provision For Churches Raises Debate Over Church-State Separation
Under one provision of the CARES Act, churches and other religious organizations will be able to apply for emergency loans. Critics see the provision as further weakening church-state separation.
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National
Some Religious Leaders Defy Shutdown Orders
Many houses of worship have canceled services in response to coronavirus shutdown orders. But some are continuing to gather, saying they should be able to do so as a matter of religious freedom.
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World
Is India's Citizenship Law A Tool For Oppression? U.S. Panel Holds Hearing
The bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is considering whether a law in India that excludes Muslims from immigrating to the country sets the stage for genocide there.
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Politics
Trump To Unveil New Guidance On School Prayer
President Trump is announcing an initiative to "safeguard" the right of students and teachers to pray in school. Court decisions will limit what he can do.
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Politics
President Launches 'Evangelicals For Trump' Coalition
President Trump has launched something he's calling an "Evangelicals for Trump" coalition in support of his re-election.
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Politics
Evangelicals Rally For Trump
Evangelicals supporting President Trump rallied in Miami Friday. It comes after a major Evangelical publication called for Trump to be removed from office.
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Trump's Executive Order On Anti-Semitism Sparks Debate
President Trump is signing an executive order clarifying that Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act applies to anti-Semitism. Critics say it could silence pro-Palestinian voices on college campuses.
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Balancing LGBTQ Rights And Religious Liberty
Two Republicans want to bridge the conflicting claims of religious liberty and LGBT rights. Their "Fairness For All" initiative is supported by some Christian leaders and conservative LGBT activists.
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National
Bishop Richard Malone Of Buffalo Resigns Because Of Role In Clergy Abuse Crisis
Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., has resigned in the wake of allegations that he failed to deal properly with abusive priests under his charge.
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National
With plans to pay slavery reparations, two seminaries prompt broader debate
Two seminaries with historic ties to slavery recently set aside money for reparations. Another rejected such a proposal. The moves have prompted a debate over how to make up for pro-slavery legacies.