Tag: Church
Travers pushing for exception to state laws that allow clergy to hide abuse confessed
A first-term Democratic lawmaker wants to enact an exception to state laws that allow clergy to refuse to disclose what was told to them in confession or similar confidential communication....
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Imagine a world without hate
Tears of joy need to replace tears of sorrow! Wars that allegedly began in 624 AD sadly have not ceased to this day. Throughout the centuries, wars flourished and man’s...
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Kaiser pitches ban on political signs at street corners, medians, other public rights of way
Sen. Steve Kaiser, R-Phoenix, has introduced legislation that would ban political signs from street corners, medians and other public rights of way. (Photo by Tony Cani...
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Dems claim bill gives churches immunity from lawsuits
It’s promoted as a measure to ensure that no future governor shuts down religious services during an emergency. But some legislators worry that the actual wording of the legislation would...
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From New York to New Mexico, hard work and creativity pay off
In Saratoga Springs, reviving the wells that made it famous SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Ai??ai??i?? More than a century after scores of Saratoga Springsai??i?? famous mineral wells were capped in an...
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Court asked to rule on the definition of a church – and whether it really matters, anyway
Nostalgia, but no apologies: Senator explains church law comment
Horne to renew effort to abolish Colorado City police force
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Yuma church can sue city for damages in zoning denial, appeals court rules
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court Tuesday said a Southern Baptist church can sue the city of Yuma for damages after city zoning decisions prevented the congregation from worshiping at...
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Legislature swiftly passes, Brewer signs bill to restrict funeral protests
[caption id="attachment_32720" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Gov. Jan Brewer, seen here at her recent inauguration, signed SB1101 Tuesday evening, limiting protests at the upcoming funerals of Saturday's shooting victims. (Photo by Evan...
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Gov. Brewer signs bill on rights for siting churches
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a bill that restricts local governments’ ability to impose land-use restrictions where churches are located. The bill signed Tuesday generally prohibits a governmental...