Katherine Weber

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  Nov 7, 2013

  Texas Sheriff Chaplain Removes Tattoos to Help Ex-Cons Start on a New Path

  A sheriff's chaplain in Texas has found a new calling in the form of a side-job in which he removes the tattoos of ex-offenders to help them in their job hunt after being released from prison.

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  Nov 7, 2013

  Initial Obamacare Plan An 'Historical Breach' of Religious Liberty, Says Former Pastor-in-Chief Joshua DuBois

  Joshua DuBois, the former pastor-in-chief to President Barack Obama, has said in a recent interview that during his time serving as the head of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the White House, he disagreed with the president most on one issue: the violation of religious liberty in Obamacare's contraceptive mandate.

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  Nov 6, 2013

  Pastor Bans Fried Chicken and Soda From Church, Promotes Obamacare in Mississippi

  A Mississippi pastor is going on a health crusade for his congregation, first banning fried chicken and sugary drinks from church functions and now trying the get the state's uninsured residents to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Pope Francis Sends Out 'Modern Family' Survey Asking Bishops About Gay Marriage, Contraception

  Pope Francis is making headlines again for recently sending out a "modern family" survey to bishops around the world to ask what church leaders think about hot button issues such as gay marriage and surrogate mothers, among other topics relating to family life.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Atheist Group Sues Calif. City Over Chaplain's Prayer at City Council Meetings

  As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to take up the issue of prayer before government meetings this week, a major atheist group has filed a lawsuit against a California city, arguing the city allowed a chaplain to deliver sectarian prayers at city council meetings for the past several years.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Chris Christie Sued for Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy; NJ Parents Say It Violates Constitutional Rights

  A couple has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for enacting a ban on gay conversion therapy earlier this year, arguing the ban violates their rights to free speech, religious freedom, and equal protection under the constitution.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Veterans Defund Illinois Park District After Atheist Refuses to Stand for 'One Nation Under God' Pledge of Allegiance

  A major veterans' organization in Illinois has halted funding to a local park district after one of the park's atheist commissioners refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during board meetings, because the pledge includes the verse "One Nation, Under God."

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Maine Candidate for Governor Announces He's Gay, Asks 'Why Does It Matter'

  A gubernatorial candidate in Maine has penned an Op-Ed in which he announces he is gay and asks the question: "why should my sexuality matter" for the state's upcoming governor's race.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Atheist Richard Dawkins Criticized for Complaining After Airport Security Takes Jar of Honey - 'Bin Laden Won'

  Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins is receiving criticism on social media networks after publically expressing his outrage at an international airport security checkpoint for confiscating his jar of honey.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Teen Rips Up Bible at School, Receives 3 Day Suspension - Now Threatens Lawsuit Claiming He Was Bullied for Being Gay

  A Texas student is threatening to sue his school district for suspending him after he tore up a bible on campus last week. The student is claiming he ripped up the bible as a form of protest because he was being "bullied" for being gay.