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Debate: Tax-Exempt Churches Can't Endorse Candidates

Apr 6th 2010 – 5:03AM

(April 6) -- If you are on a drive in Gainesville, Fla., cruising down Northwest 37th Street, you might be a little surprised at a handwritten sign on the front lawn of the Dove World Outreach Center. It reads: "No homo mayor." Who would put up such an unpleasant message on the grass outside a Christian church? The...

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Pastor Ronnie Spriggs Urged Congregation To Vote Against Obama; Targeted By Americans United for Separation of Church and State

May 21st 2012 - 06:58PM

An eastern Kentucky Baptist pastor troubled by President Barack Obama's views on gay marriage violated federal law when he urged his followers to vote the president out of office in November, a Washington watchdog group said.

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Roxanne Coady: Notes From My (Book)shelf: Week of April 23, 2012

By Roxanne Coady Apr 24th 2012 - 05:53PM

As the owner of an independent bookstore, RJ Julia , and the founder of the online book service Just the Right Book , my starting point for learning, being charmed or just distracted, is first and foremost books.

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  • 05/23/12 Maiden church's sermon spurs possible IRS scrutiny... Source: Mooresville Tribune MAIDEN, N.C.--The Maiden church that has garnered nationwide attention because its pastor delivered a fiery sermon denouncing gays and lesbians may lose its tax-exempt status.
  • 05/23/12 Rev. Barry Lynn blasts religious politicking: Churches... Source: The Raw Story Rev. Barry Lynn, the Founder and Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, said Tuesday that people didn't go to church to learn who to vote for.
  • 05/22/12 Bishops' Lawsuits Seek To Impose Birth Control Ban... Source: YubaNet.com - Nevada City CA The Roman Catholic hierarchy's claim that its religious freedom is being violated by new health-care regulations is bogus, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
  • 05/22/12 Watchdog group goes after anti-Obama pastor in Ky. Source: NBC - WCNC NewsChannel 36 - Charlotte NC LOUISVILLE, Ky. An eastern Kentucky Baptist pastor troubled by President Barack Obama's views on gay marriage violated federal law when he urged his followers to vote the president out of office in November, a Washington watchdog group said.
  • 05/21/12 Watchdog group goes after anti-Obama pastor in Ky. -... Source: Windy City News - Chicago IL An eastern Kentucky Baptist pastor troubled by President Barack Obama's views on gay marriage violated federal law when he urged his followers to vote the president out of office in November, a Washington watchdog group said.

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