Federal birth control ruling upsets religious groups
The Baltimore Sun reports church leaders and other faith groups oppose an Obama administration order requiring contraception coverage in employee health plans. Cardinal-designate Edwin E O'Brien criticizes the president’s stance as unwilling to compromise while Catholic scholars warn of a broader threat to church-state boundaries. Observers note potential court challenges, legislative exemptions, or delays tied to the 2010 election and Supreme Court review.
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O’brien
College of Cardinals
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State of the Union
David Cloutier
Mount Saint Mary's University
Catholic Church
Cloutier
Catholicmoraltheology.com
Congress
Supreme Court
Food and Drug Administration
House passes bill allowing religious symbols on war memorials
The House approved the War Memorial Protection Act to permit religious symbols on federal war monuments, amid a court ruling deeming Mount Soledad cross unconstitutional. Introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter after the 9th Circuit decision, the measure faces uncertain fate in the Senate and follows a separate vote to authorize a Roosevelt memorial prayer plaque.
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Senate
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Calif
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Congress
George W. Bush
Mount Soledad Memorial
Turkish film frames first gay honor killing story
Ahmet Yildiz, shot by his father after revealing his sexuality, becomes Turkey’s first officially recognized gay honor killing. The film Zenne Dancer, inspired by his life, opens nationwide, spotlighting gay life in a conservative society seeking EU membership while facing family and state pressure. It won multiple Antalya festival awards and features Erkan Avci in a lead role.
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Turkey
Ahmet Yildiz
Istanbul
Yildiz
Ahmet
Mehmet Binay
Caner Alper
Antalya
Erkan Avci
Marmara University
Binay
Religion calendar highlights from area churches
Amherst Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a German service at 7 p.m. February 11. Trinity Evangelical Free Church offers a free date night with dinner and film Courageous at 6:30 p.m. February 11 with childcare. Avon United Methodist plans 5:30 p.m. Sunday worship and Bible study. Trinity Cathedral features Bishop Michael B. Curry speaking at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. February 12. Elyria area churches host Missionary Sunday events and community meals with various speakers and programs through February and March.
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Amherst Congregational United Church OF Christ
S. Main St
Amherstcnce.org
Trinity Evangelical Free Church
Middle Ridge Road
Olive Branch
Wwwutrinityefree.org
Avon United Methodist Church
Detroit Road
God
Adam Hamilton
Avonumchurch Org
Trinity Cathedral
Euclid Ave
Michael B. Curry
North Carolina
Thomas Faulkner
Elyria Church OF the Rock
Broad St
Connie Moon
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Ninth Street
Arnett Thornton
Community A & E Church
Cleveland
First United Presbyterian Church
East Ave
Laporte United
Jesus
Mary
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
West River Road
North
Summit Workshop
Alan
Trinya Dale
NEW Life Baptist Church
East River St
Mark Allen Chapman
Original
Glorious Apostolic Church
Foster Ave
Young Levites Choir
Jason Thomas
Kim Roby
Allen Gibson
Devin Thomas
King’s Kitchen
True Vine Primitive Baptist Church
W. 18Th St
Larry D. Harville
Congregation of Good Shepherd
Grafton United Methodist Church
Mechanic St
Grace Community Church
Grafton Road
Covenant Players
Dan Pfeifer
Praying Heart
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Jimmy Thornton
Robert Guy
Lorain
First Evangelical, Lutheran Church
Washington Ave
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Wittenberg College
Second Baptist Church OF
Medina
Bronson St
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Chronicle
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Chroniclet.com
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