Lawrence D. Jones

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• Sep 17, 2010

  Pope Decries 'Marginalization' of Religion

  Religion has a \"legitimate\" role to play in the public square, Pope Benedict XVI stressed Friday in addressing members of Britain\'s two houses of parliament.

• Sep 15, 2010

  French Senate Passes Ban on Full Muslim Veils

  France\'s Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Tuesday banning \"clothing intended to hide the face\" in public space.

• Sep 14, 2010

  U.K. Evangelical Body Urges 'All' Christians to Welcome Pope's Visit

  The largest body of evangelicals in the United Kingdom says Christians of all denominations should \"wholeheartedly welcome\" this week\'s visit by Pope Benedict XVI.

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  Sep 12, 2010

  On 9/11 Anniversary, Americans Encouraged to Overcome Evil

  At least for a while, Americans across the nation felt a sense of togetherness in recalling the blows that were dealt to the nation nine years ago and the acts of courage and selflessness that followed within minutes.

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  Sep 11, 2010

  Hundreds in NYC Hold Vigil to Show Solidarity for Muslims, Mosque

  Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered Friday night in support of religious freedom, diversity, equality, and the rights of Muslims to build a community center near Ground Zero.

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  Sep 11, 2010

  Obama: We are Not at War Against Islam

  One day before the nation was to observe the ninth anniversary of the infamous 9/11 terror attacks, President Obama stressed to the American people that they are \"not at war against Islam.\"

• Sep 7, 2010

  Runaway Christian Convert Gains Legal U.S. Residency

  A lawyer for a runaway Christian convert from Ohio says the 18-year-old Sri Lanka native has gained permanent residency in the United States.

• Sep 3, 2010

  Conservative Leaders Mobilizing Christians to 'Pray & A.C.T.' for America

  Christians across America are being called on to unite in prayer and fasting for the nation from Sept. 20 to Oct. 30 as America faces \"unprecedented challenges.\"

• Sep 2, 2010

  N.Y. School District Changes Its Anti-Rosary Policy

  A school district in New York has decided to eliminate a policy that prohibited students from wearing rosary beads following a months-long battle with a Christian legal group.

• Sep 2, 2010

  Va. School Principal Rebuked Over 'Candid' Response to New Christian Club

  A middle school principal who sought to avoid controversy over the formation of a Christian club on campus created some when he sent a "candid" e-mail to his staff.