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Thursday, June 30
View Article  The Scandal of Steve Camp's Mind
by Mike McLoughlin on Thu 30 Jun 2005 09:48 PM PDT

My wife took a year out from her medical training to attend Bible School in California. During her time she encountered a sect of Christians who believed Jesus' return was imminent. When they found out she was in medical training, they asked her, "Why waste your time becoming a Doctor when you ought to be preaching the gospel?"

That's the sort of thinking that is motivating Steve Camp's latest rant ...   more »

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Tuesday, June 28
View Article  God and Country - Forty percent of Americans support mixing Faith and Politics but the Supreme Court can't make up its mind.
by Mike McLoughlin on Tue 28 Jun 2005 07:15 PM PDT

The Associated Press reports on an AP-Ipsos poll showing more North Americans supporting faith in the public square than in other countries. (AP Poll: Religion Key in American Lives). Boston.com turned the results into a graphic. (Poll: 61% in US say politics, religion shouldn't mix. )

This poll ought to be good news for the National Association ...   more »

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Monday, June 27
View Article  There is no Religious Bias at the Air Force Academy.
by Mike McLoughlin on Mon 27 Jun 2005 11:40 AM PDT

The Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) asserted " systematic and pervasive religious bias and intolerance at the highest levels " of the Air Force Academy.

There is no evidence for this assertion. Otherwise, the AU would launch a lawsuit. In their statement responding to the release of the report investigating this case, all the AU have the courage to do is  "to remain involved ...   more »

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Saturday, June 11
View Article  Faith at Work Movement gaining Momentum
by Mike McLoughlin on Sat 11 Jun 2005 04:49 PM PDT

A national debate is developing in America on the role of religion in the public square especially in the workplace.  Since the start of this year, PBS has done a special report on Faith in the Workplace.  ABC News reported on Corporate Chaplaincy programs.  CNBC TV did an assignment on God and Money hosted by Tyler Mathisen.  Articles have appeared in major newspapers, the ...   more »

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Thursday, June 9
View Article  Time to protect Religious Freedom for Public Officials at work in Canada
by Mike McLoughlin on Thu 09 Jun 2005 07:38 PM PDT

The time has come for Canada to legislate protection for the religious freedom of public officials. According to a CP article, "Ottawa can't ensure religious protection in all same-sex fights: Cotler", Justice Minister Irwin Cotler stated "it is beyond his legal reach to protect provincial marriage commissioners" from sanction if they refuse services to homosexuals because of religious conscience.

Previously, Prime Minister Paul Martin had said, " "No ...   more »

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