News & Commentary Update   Friday, August 20, 2004

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 News
California's Hate Crimes Expansion: Dangerous to Christians?
Jody Brown, Agape Press
The "thought police" may soon be roaming the corridors of businesses and schools in California, in search of people who have been accused of uttering "hate speech" toward homosexuals. Several Christian activists in the Golden State are concerned that that indeed could be the scenario if Senate Bill 1234 becomes law.
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The End of Faith--Secularism with the Gloves Off
Albert Mohler
When it comes time to hang belief in God on the gallows of modern secularism, the theological liberals will be more than willing to sell the rope.
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 Religion Today
Barna Researches How Race and Religion Relate
Jenni Parker, Agape Press
A new study has revealed substantial differences between the beliefs and practices of various ethnic groups in the United States.
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 News
Outreach Goes Only so Far
Terry Eastland, The Weekly Standard
Are John Kerry and the Democrats religion-friendly?
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 News
Conservative Group to Watch Liberal Churches in Virginia for Tax Violations
Randy Hall, CNS News
A conservative religious organization is keeping an eye on liberal churches in Virginia, threatening to report any that endorse or disparage political candidates in violation of their nonprofit status.
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 Notable Quote
"This is a church rule, not God's will, and it can easily be adjusted to meet the needs of the people, while staying true to the traditions of our faith."

Elizabeth Pelly-Waldman, mother of 8-year-old Haley Waldman, who had her first Holy Communion declared invalid because the wafer contained no wheat -- in violation of Church doctrine. Haley suffers from a rare digestive disorder and cannot eat wheat, but her mother is pushing the Diocese of Trenton and the Vatican to make an exception.
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