Religious leaders react to Castro's death
Castro, who repressed the church for most of his life, may have wanted to rejoin it. Church leaders comment on the religious legacy of the dictator.
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Scorsese film about persecuted Japanese Christians will hit theaters at Christmas
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Putin a threat to religious liberty, commissioners claim in USA Today editorial
Two members of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, which advises Congress on matters related to persecution and religious violence abroad, have claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin is intent on destroying all but the Russian Orthodox Church in his country.
School pulls down American flag to 'mourn violence' after students burn it on Veteran's Day
School supposedly authorized by trustees to lower flag to "mourn" violence and loss of life due to hatred and bigotry abroad. Lowering coincided with Trump election win. The school has now removed the flag altogether.
UN approves first LGBT 'protector' despite nations' objections
Effort of African nations, Russia and countries of the Middle East to delay the appointment fails. UN pressing hard for worldwide for LGBT equality.
Anti-abortion bill would eradicate abortion completely
Bill uses current Indiana law, which describes life beginning at conception, to propose outlawing of all abortion in the state.
In the name of Christ, Oregon senator invited to jump off bridge
Letter that landed on doorsteps of neighborhood says second-most liberal senator in the U.S. Senate should commit suicide so there can then be a "grand feast of celebration on Christmas Day."
Thousands march in support of Christian governor accused of blaspheming Islam
Indonesians claim country is on the cup of taking a leap backward if hardline Islamists get a foothold in the country, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
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