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    Scientology asks SCOTUS to give the church freedom to handle rape cases in religious arbitration

    Mandating internal arbitration proceedings to settle disputes, is just a way to cover up; protect the organization, keeping the good image. At most i would agree with a 'possiblity' of internal trial. Never with an obligated one. Have seen too many stories where the organization's goal is just...
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    ‘If We Don’t Take a Stand Now’ against Hostility, the Church Could Become ‘Voiceless,’ Pastor Warns

    So do you deny that there are such Christians who accept the theory of evolution and believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God? Or do you mean that it does not make sense what those Christians believe, acknowledging that they do exist and thus that what BCP1928 said is actually correct?
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    ‘If We Don’t Take a Stand Now’ against Hostility, the Church Could Become ‘Voiceless,’ Pastor Warns

    Ironically, not answering a question is not a reason not to give them no credence. In the contrary.
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    Wow, Biden administration admits illegal secret flying program!

    If you don't know, why are you counting it? Silly, by your words.
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    ‘If We Don’t Take a Stand Now’ against Hostility, the Church Could Become ‘Voiceless,’ Pastor Warns

    While there may be many contributing factors to the rise in hostility, Rotola emphasized that most attacks are likely rooted in an increased and “general lack of respect for churches.” Respect is something that has to be earned. You would expect of Christian (and more generally, religious)...
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    More states are considering bills allowing medically assisted death this year

    And when corona waves peaked, they (some) suggested that old people not seek medical treatment when sick, have them die "voluntarily" just to keep more hospital beds open to younger people.
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    The 51st Annual March for Life

    There is a difference between human (adj) and human (noun). What do you celebrate on your birthday? The day that you were ... What does your age represent? The time you are alive since the moment you were ....
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    The 51st Annual March for Life

    Absolutely not. You are conflating human (adj) with human (noun). My hair is human. But it is not a human. A foetus is of course human (adj). But it is not a human until it is born.
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    Trump Mocked After Claiming Magnets Don’t Work Underwater at Rally

    Of course he doesn't need to be a scientist. But he MUST know that he IS NOT a scientist. It does show he can tell nonsense without a sign of doubt. I don't trust those people on anything.
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    Two Swedes shot dead by terrorist in Brussels

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67131128 "He was shot in the chest and sent to hospital, where he received intensive care treatment before dying from his wounds." Possibly his motivation came from this: "Sweden raised its terror threat alert to the second-highest level in August after a...
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    Texas judge still fighting to deny wedding ceremonies to gay couples

    Suppose this justice is allowed to deny this service, what happens when all justices each individually will deny this service? Or "not participate". Then the government fails in providing the service. What she is doing is discrimination. Don't call it freedom, it isn't, there is no freedom to...
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    Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire

    you mean "what billionaires with friends (of friends) with an economical / ideological concern in cases before the court".
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    Idaho Doctors can Refer Patients for Out-Of-State Abortions, Judge Rules

    Completely different with respect to the law. In one case a state prohibits people from traveling into its own state. When there was an ebola outbreak in africa you guys did not mind closing us borders to people from all those countries. That's a state minding its own business. In the other...
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    Kentucky’s ban on gender-transition care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction

    Hi Hark!, i have read this page and the last. You are right that you did not say that you know people who have been helped by Christian counseling on gender dysphoria. But that was misleading on your part. First of all the question was about evidence on Christian counseling on gender dysphoria...
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    Kentucky’s ban on gender-transition care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction

    Right, "I have known people who have been helped by Christian counseling" it doesn't matter which counseling, because counseling is counseling, whatever the problem is. I would argue that it is not even important that you have known those people. So you could have said "there are people who have...
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    Teacher rips Muslim students for skipping out on Gay Pride activities

    What i understand from the article the teacher is not calling them out for not attending events, but for skipping school. (at the moment that there is a focus on a specific theme) Students don't have the freedom to skip school because they are not interested in the subject or opposed to it...
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    Will it be justice if Abbot Pardons him?

    "Texas man who spit at police 70 years in prison". I have no words.
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    Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire

    No recourse needed. The billionaire gets enough quality time with the justice to be able to influence. Doesn't need to be always exactly what he wants. I know i can't influence you in one post but if we spent enough time together i am sure you will end up leaning a little bit more to my side...