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Republican, Nontheist to Head Atheist Organization

ourchristiancountry — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:58:23 +0000

The Secular Coalition of America announced that Republican lobbyist Edwina Rogers has been named executive director of the largely atheist and nontheistic lobbying organization.

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Gay Republican Group Founder Says Romney Is Against Same-Sex Marriage

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:59:14 +0000

The founder of the gay political action group Log Cabin Republicans asserts that Mitt Romney does not support gay marriage, even though Romney won support from the group in his 1994 bid for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.

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Q&A: Todd Snider on His New LP, ‘Jock Republican Christian’ Roots – RollingStone.com

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:29:01 +0000

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Q&A: Todd Snider on His New LP, 'Jock Republican Christian' Roots
RollingStone.com
By Christian Hoard "I've always avoided the notion that I'm smart because I know three chords and somehow managed not to get a real job," says Todd Snider. "I mean, I smoke more dope before 9 am than most people do in a whole day.

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Top 5 Rick Santorum Moments of the 2012 Republican Presidential Nomination

ourchristiancountry — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:58:21 +0000

Now that Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign to become the Republican nominee for president of the United States, it is worthwhile to reflect on the important role he played in the process.

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Republican Congressional Leaders Get Cold Feet on Marriage

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:07:16 +0000

Republican leaders in the House are avoiding legislation dealing with traditional marriage, Congressional Quarterly (CQ) and Politico report. The economy—not social issues—will be the focus of the congressional agenda.

At the beginning of March, House conservatives introduced the Marriage Protection Act, which would kick all marriage cases from federal courts to states. A second bill would amend the Constitution to define marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Both pieces of legislation are now off the table.

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) cosponsored the federal marriage amendment, but he acknowledged that the issue is not front-and-center on the agenda. “That’s not something we’re focused on now,” Gohmert told Politico.

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Republican hopefuls woo Christian vote – AFP

ourchristiancountry — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:29:03 +0000

AFP

Republican hopefuls woo Christian vote
AFP
A Roman Catholic denouncing abortion, gay rights and mandatory insurance coverage for contraception, Santorum ticks important boxes for America's conservative Christian voters. "Santorum has all the values a lot of us are looking for," said Tonya …
Santorum says US 'equality' comes from Judeo-Christian ethicmsnbc.com (blog)
Bible-Belt Republicans Skeptical of Romney May Revive RivalsBloomberg
Ralph Reed handicaps the Republican presidential raceCBS News
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Md. Republican Criticized for ‘Senseless’ Overnight Flip-Flop on Gay Marriage

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:58:16 +0000

Maryland lawmakers passed a same-sex marriage law with a vote of 72-67 last week, and one of the Republicans who switched from supporting traditional marriage to a pro-gay marriage stance in less than 24 hours has left the public and some of his peers confused.

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Christian conservatives bankrolling US Republican candidate Santorum – Ottawa Citizen

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:28:52 +0000

Christian conservatives bankrolling US Republican candidate Santorum
Ottawa Citizen
WASHINGTON — Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum's brand of conservative Catholicism is not only helping rally a key part of the Republican base, but also has proved an asset in drawing deep-pocketed Christian donors to an independent campaign …

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Arizona Republican Proposes Holiday for White People (VIDEO)

ourchristiancountry — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:58:53 +0000

An Arizona representative stated that his state should have a holiday for white people, if they ever become the racial minority in the state.

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Gay Republican Candidate Accuses Conservative Conference of ‘Discrimination’

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:58:09 +0000

Fred Karger, the first openly gay Republican presidential candidate, has filed a discrimination complaint against a major conservative group for barring him from their conference.

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Westboro Baptist Member Endorses Obama Over ‘False Christian’ Republican Candidates

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:58:44 +0000

The Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, KS, famous for preaching a fiery gospel saying that all those it identifies as ‘sinners’ will go to hell, have said that even President Barack Obama would be a better choice in the 2012 presidential elections than the Republican candidates.

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First Christian Church celebrating 150th anniversary this year – Mt. Carmel Daily Republican Register

ourchristiancountry — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:28:54 +0000

First Christian Church celebrating 150th anniversary this year
Mt. Carmel Daily Republican Register
The year 2012 has special meaning to the congregation of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mt. Carmel: They will be celebrating all year the 150th anniversary of the church's founding. First Christian Church, located at the corner of 8th …
First Christian Church celebrates first centuryMaryville Daily Times

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Republican Candidates Vie for Evangelical Vote at S.C. Prayer Breakfast

ourchristiancountry — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:59:02 +0000

Rick Santorum, who just received the endorsement of a group of some 150 influential Christian conservatives on Saturday, addressed a packed room of over 400 Christian activists Sunday at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s prayer breakfast.

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Republican candidates decry “war on religion” – CBS News

ourchristiancountry — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:29:10 +0000

Washington Times (blog)

Republican candidates decry "war on religion"
CBS News
MANCHESTER, NH — Taking a brief pause from attacking each other, the Republican presidential candidates took a moment in a Saturday night debate to attack the media and President Obama for what they called anti-Christian bigotry. …
Gingrich: Media has anti-Christian bias on marriageWashington Blade
Newt Gingrich schools ABC on anti-Christian bigotry in New Hampshire debateExaminer.com
Gingrich blasts 'anti-Christian bigotry', Perry promises to end 'war on religion'Daily Caller
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God Chooses Republican Presidential Candidates – The Point

ourchristiancountry — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:32:16 +0000

A point by comedian Dean Obeidallah on God and Republican Presidential candidates is discussed by Cenk Uygur (host, The Young Turks), Richard Eskow (Huffington Post), Ana Kasparian (co-host, The Young Turks and host, TYT University), and Michael Shure (host, 2012). Watch more points: www.youtube.com Watch More Dean: deanofcomedy.com

Gay GOP Group ‘Proud’ of Outing Republican Strategist

ourchristiancountry — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:58:38 +0000

GOProud, a conservative homosexual group who espouses Republican principals of limited government and individual liberty, has found themselves at the center of controversy for revealing the sexual identity of a GOP campaign strategist who worked for Texas Gov. Rick Perry, causing one of their more prominent board members to resign in protest.

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Donald Trump Hints Iowa Republican Debate May Be Canceled

ourchristiancountry — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:59:20 +0000

Donald Trump has suggested he might have to cancel his upcoming Republican presidential debate in Iowa considering only two candidates have confirmed their attendance.

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Republican Supercommittee Members: Failure Not Our Fault

ourchristiancountry — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:58:33 +0000

The Republican members of the supercommittee are fighting back against charges that the supercommittee failed because they opposed tax increases.

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Aurora Christian 34, Mt. Carmel 7 Golden Aces fall in state finals – Mt. Carmel Daily Republican Register

ourchristiancountry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:28:55 +0000

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Aurora Christian 34, Mt. Carmel 7 Golden Aces fall in state finals
Mt. Carmel Daily Republican Register
Aurora Christian (13-1) outscored Mt. Carmel (12-2) 34-7 to deny Mt. Carmel Head Coach Darren Peach a first-place title at University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium. This was Peach's third trip to the big show as head coach, and Mt. Carmel fell behind …
Aurora Christian wins 3A football championshipChicago Daily Herald
Aurora Christian defense rises to the occasionChicago Sun-Times
Aurora Christian 34, Mt. Carmel 7Chicago Tribune
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Mitt Romney, Kelly Ayotte to Form Republican Presidential Team? (VIDEO)

ourchristiancountry — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:58:35 +0000

Republican Presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney named a possible running mate for his 2012 campaign Monday when he suggested that New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte might be a match for his candidacy.

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