Jonathan Moormann

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• Mar 12, 2012

  Episcopal Church Releases Draft of Same-Sex Union Rites

  The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church has released the first draft of the rites for consecrating same-sex unions, although the final draft probably will not be completed for many years.

• Mar 7, 2012

  Utah Bill Makes Sex-Ed Optional, Bars Instruction on Contraception, Homosexuality in Class

  Utah's Senate has passed a bill that allows school districts to eliminate sexual education instruction, but also prohibits any classroom instruction on contraception use or homosexuality.

• Mar 7, 2012

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

  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. 

• Mar 7, 2012

  Playground Bible Study Case Heads Back to Tenn. Court Over 'Unfair' Trial

  The U.S. Sixth District Court of Appeals will hear the case of a Tennessee fourth grader who claims he was barred from holding a Bible study during recess at school, with the legal group representing his case insisting that the original trial was unfair.

• Mar 6, 2012

  Same-Sex Custody Battle Challenges Fla. Motherhood Rights

  A lesbian couple in Florida have taken their custody battle to the state's Supreme Court, where the final decision could change the rights of sperm and egg donors and potentially ignite a debate over the definition of motherhood.

• Mar 6, 2012

  Trial Begins in NASA Intelligent Design Discrimination Case

  A lawsuit between Jet Propulsion Labs and a NASA mission specialist who claims he was demoted for his beliefs begins Wednesday, the latest in a series of court cases featuring intelligent design proponents suing former employers.

• Mar 5, 2012

  Heart of Dublin's Patron Saint Stolen, Literally, From Church

  The heart of St. Laurence O'Toole, patron saint of Dublin, has gone missing from Christ Church Cathedral in Ireland, leaving cathedral officials distraught and perplexed.

• Mar 5, 2012

  Limbaugh Chided by Cardinal Dolan for Sandra Fluke 'Slut' Comments

  Cardinal Timothy Dolan said Sunday that opponents of the White House birth control policy should avoid being "pugnacious," rather than follow the example of embattled media personality Rush Limbaugh.

• Mar 3, 2012

  Could New Hampshire Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Law?

  A bill that would repeal New Hampshire's same-sex marriage law appears likely to pass through the state's House and Senate, but it is unclear if the legislation has enough support to overturn a veto from the governor.

• Mar 2, 2012

  School Prayer at Public Events Likely to Become Fla. Law

  A bill that would allow "inspirational messages" at public school events in Florida only needs Gov. Rick Scott's signature before it can become a law, but opponents worry that there will not be enough control over what students can say.