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Bittersweet celebration as Mass. Senate passes ‘Christian’s Bill’ – NECN

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:28:51 +0000

Bittersweet celebration as Mass. Senate passes 'Christian's Bill'
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The Massachusetts State Senate passed Christian's Bill; it is named after 4-year-old Christian Frechette of Sturbridge, Mass. Christian drown while attending a local summer camp in July 2007. Christian's Bill would require summer caps to have Coast …

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NEWS: Faculty At Christian School Quit; Home HIV Test Approved; NE Passes Anti … – Queerty

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:29:11 +0000

NEWS: Faculty At Christian School Quit; Home HIV Test Approved; NE Passes Anti …
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We love Jesus Christ,” said Shorter President Donald Dowless, “and we want people who serve here to love Jesus Christ and be willing to not just sign the document, but enthusiastically endorse that in every aspect of their lives,” Mike Wilson, …

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Argentina Makes Sex-Change Surgery a Legal Right; Passes Euthanasia-Leaning Law

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:59:03 +0000

Argentina has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make sex-change operations a legal right of every citizen, mandating that public and private insurance providers cover such surgeries. The new legislation, backed by President Cristina Fernandez, who is expected to sign it, will also make it legal for a person to change his or her gender without a sex-change operation.

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Kansas House Passes ‘Anti-Abortion’ and ‘Anti-Sharia’ Bills

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:58:22 +0000

The Kansas House approved a bill Monday designed to ban tax breaks for facilities providing abortions and to ban writing off abortion costs as medical expenses. The House also passed a bill that prevents state courts from heeding any foreign or religious laws, such as Sharia.

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Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director, Passes Away

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:58:42 +0000

The Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director Tom White has passed away, the organization announced Wednesday April 18.

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Ariz. Senate Passes Bill Allowing Bible Classes in Public Schools

ourchristiancountry — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:59:14 +0000

The Arizona State Senate has passed a bill that allows school districts to create a high school elective course that would focus on the Bible and its influence on Western Civilization.

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Arizona Bill Banning Late-Term Abortions Passes Senate

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:58:29 +0000

Arizona’s tight abortion policies are set to be tightened ever more as lawmakers in the state Senate voted 20-10 this week in favor of banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill still needs to be approved in the House and signed by Gov. Jan Brewer before becoming law.

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Amish Buggy Bill Passes in Ky.

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:58:26 +0000

A bill was passed Tuesday that will keep the state of Kentucky from forcing its Amish population to put bright orange triangle decals on the bumper of their buggies.

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Tenn. Senate Passes Bill to Allow Debate Over Evolution in Classes

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:58:16 +0000

A bill that would allow teachers to encourage students to critique existing scientific theories such as evolution and global warming was passed by the Tennessee State Senate this week.

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Tenn. Senate Passes Bill to Allow Debate Over Evolution in Classes

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:58:16 +0000

A bill that would allow teachers to encourage students to critique existing scientific theories such as evolution and global warming was passed by the Tennessee State Senate this week.

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Okla. Senate Passes Fetal Heartbeat Bill; House Expected to Follow Suit

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:58:10 +0000

The Oklahoma State Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would require abortion providers to offer their patients a chance to hear the fetal heartbeat, but the final legislation is far from what either side of the debate originally argued for.

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Syria Passes New Constitution, Bars Non-Muslims From Presidency

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:58:20 +0000

Syria’s new constitution may have passed a referendum on Sunday, but Christians are protesting the inclusion of an article that would prevent a non-Muslim from being the country’s president.

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Va. Senate Passes ‘Conscience Clause’ Restricting Gay Adoption

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:58:14 +0000

The Virginia State Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill allowing private adoption agencies to consider religious and moral beliefs as a determining factor in placing children with adoptive parents. Gov. Bob McDonnell has indicated he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk.

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NJ Assembly Passes Gay Marriage Bill; Gov. Christie Vows to Veto

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:58:23 +0000

New Jersey’s Assembly passed a same-sex marriage bill late Thursday afternoon that would make it the eighth state to allow homosexual couples to marry. But Republican Gov. Chris Christie, promising “swift action,” has pledged to veto the measure.

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NY Senate Passes Bill to Reverse School Worship Ban

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:58:49 +0000

The New York Senate passed a bill Monday to reverse the New York City school district’s ban on worship services at its schools. Sponsored by Sen. Martin J. Golden, (R-Brooklyn), it passed 54-7.

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Washington Gay Marriage Bill Passes; Governor Vows to Sign

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:58:11 +0000

Washington is poised to be the seventh U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage after the state legislature passed the bill Wednesday evening and the governor has vowed to sign it.

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Va. House Passes ‘Tebow Bill’ Allowing Home-Schoolers to Play Varsity Sports

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:58:12 +0000

The Virginia House Education Committee has passed the “Tim Tebow Bill,” which would allow home-schooled children to play varsity sports for public schools, in a 14-8 vote Wednesday.

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Florida Senate Passes Student-Led Prayer Bill

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:58:40 +0000

The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday allowing student-led prayer or other inspirational messages at public school events, drawing mixed reaction from residents.

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NJ Gay Marriage Bill Passes Initial Vote; Gov. Seeks Referendum to Decide

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:58:31 +0000

As the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill allowing same-sex marriage on Tuesday, Gov. Chris Christie reiterated that he would veto the bill if it reached his desk, but also said he would welcome a referendum on the November ballot asking voters to decide on the issue.

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Prep boys basketball: Lakeview Christian’s Anders Broman passes 3000-point … – Duluth News Tribune

ourchristiancountry — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:28:56 +0000

Prep boys basketball: Lakeview Christian's Anders Broman passes 3000-point …
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“Bromania” hasn't reached Tebow-esque heights yet, but a parallel seems to exist between the Lakeview Christian Academy boys basketball scoring machine and the Denver Broncos quarterback. Lakeview Christian Academy's Anders Broman shoots over Nate …

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