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Southern Baptists target same-sex marriage in vote
Southern Baptists plan to vote this week on acting to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruling that…
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Texas GOP passes Ten Commandments classroom bill
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to sign a bill into law that requires all public school classrooms in the state to prominently display the Ten Commandments, the latest move from…
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Divided Supreme Court rejects religious charter school
The Supreme Court court split 4-4 to reject Oklahoma’s attempt to open a charter school that opponents say would discriminate against students and families…
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LifeWise Bible classes spark controversy in public schools
When you think about Bible study, images might pop into your head of kids learning principles like forgiveness or loving thy neighbor, and that’s just what…
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Gay couple photobombs Pope Leo with a kiss on live TV
As news broke that the papal conclave had elected American Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, cameras panned across a cheering crowd and…
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NYT: New pope’s views on gay Catholics spark cautious optimism
Pope Leo XIV ascended to the papacy on Thursday with little public record on L.G.B.T.Q. issues, a signature concern of his predecessor, Pope Francis, as well as…
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Religious charter schools may divert public school funds
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, in what could be the most consequential case for public education since the court started requiring…