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September 22, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: An evangelical is back from exile, lifting Romney
Ralph Reed is clearly relishing his revival.
September 22, 2012 - Deseret News
Deseret News: Religious liberty emerges as sensitive political issue
Earlier this month, in nearly identical benedictions at the two national political conventions, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York talked about the importance of religious liberty.
September 20, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Prophet film puts spotlight on U.S. copts
The anti-Islamic movie trailer inflaming the Middle East opens with Muslims ransacking a Christian medical clinic and then segues into a flashback of Muhammad’s life. “Set the place on fire! We’ll burn out these forsaken Christians!” cries one Muslim character.
September 20, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Worries over violence against churches in Israel
After a series of attacks by vandals on Christian holy sites in Israel, normally tight-lipped Roman Catholic officials are beginning to speak out, publicly appealing to authorities to take a stronger stand against the violence.
September 20, 2012 - McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy: Outrage over anti-Islam video threatens to reignite blasphemy debate at U.N.
The divide in world opinion over what constitutes free speech will be on display again next week at the United Nations, where heated arguments over a proposed blasphemy law were an annual feature for the past decade.
September 19, 2012 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Star Tribune: Both sides in marriage fight appeal to faithful
The two sides slugging it out over the marriage amendment took their battle to the pews Tuesday, with both sides making bold, public pleas to people of faith.
September 17, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Some black pastors are telling their flocks to stay home Election Day
Some black clergy see no good presidential choice between a Mormon candidate and one who supports gay marriage, so they are telling their flocks to stay home on Election Day.
September 16, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Murfreesboro mosque response not typical in Tenn.
The two-year struggle between the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro and a group of residents who have fought a losing battle to keep it from being built paints a distorted picture of Muslim life in Tennessee, where several other mosques have opened in recent years with little or no controversy.
September 16, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Furor fades a year after military's gay ban lifted
They are images Americans had never seen before. Jubilant young men and women in military uniforms marching beneath a rainbow flag in a gay-pride parade.
September 15, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: A comedian and a cardinal open up on spirituality
The comedian Stephen Colbert and Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York bantered onstage Friday night before 3,000 cheering, stomping, chanting students at Fordham University, in what might have been the most successful Roman Catholic youth evangelization event since Pope John Paul II last appeared at World Youth Day.
September 13, 2012 - The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Sun: Maryland's same-sex marriage campaign looks to New York – and elsewhere – to raise money
In one corner, comedian Sandra Bernhard, wearing a sparkly black skirt, chatted with a longtime fan.
September 13, 2012 - The Washington Post
Wash. Post: Origins of controversial anti-Muslim video remain a mystery
Scenes from the crudely made anti-Muslim video are explicit: Men dressed in head coverings and robes beat and slash a girl wearing a cross and burn the homes of “forsaken Christians” as Egyptian police do nothing.
September 12, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Egyptian court overturns conviction of popular comedian of offending Islam
An Egyptian appeals court has overturned the conviction of one of the Arab world's most famous comedians, who had been sentenced to jail for insulting Islam in his movies.
September 12, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: American Muslim leaders condemn attacks

American Muslim leaders and organizations rushed on Wednesday to condemn the attacks on American diplomatic outposts in Libya and Egypt, issuing news releases and giving interviews that seemed aimed as much at an American audience as at Muslims overseas.

September 11, 2012 - The Boston Globe
Boston Globe: Massachusetts religious communities divided over doctor-assisted suicide measure
The state’s religious communities are divided over what is perhaps the most profound question on this year’s ballot: Should people nearing the end of terminal illnesses be allowed to obtain a prescription drug to end their lives?
September 11, 2012 - The Star
The Star: Stock letter asks school to warn when sensitive subjects arise
A number of conservative Christian and Muslim parents — unusual political allies — suddenly are asking schools across the GTA to notify them when their child’s class will discuss topics ranging from homosexuality and birth control to wizardry, evolution and “environmental worship,” so they can withhold their child from classes that contradict their religious beliefs.
September 10, 2012 - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Clinics dispense faith with care
Janet Rhodes-Meadors hadn't seen a dentist in 20 years when she sought help at the free health clinic at Samaritan Community Center.
September 09, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: McCaskill silent on Akin abortion stance
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill has been traveling Missouri highlighting stark policy differences with her Republican challenger, Rep. Todd Akin.
September 09, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: 400 years later, still revered in Cuba (and Miami)
As the statue of La Virgen de la Caridad, Our Lady of Charity, completed its 30-minute journey across a stretch of the Biscayne Bay for her 400th anniversary celebration here on Saturday, a rainbow burst into view to frame her arrival.
September 05, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Democrats change platform to add God, Jerusalem
Needled by Mitt Romney and other Republicans, Democrats hurriedly rewrote their convention platform Wednesday to add a mention of God and declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel after President Barack Obama intervened to order the changes.
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