An investigative report by the Chicago Tribune has uncovered evidence of sexual abuse by Buddhist monks in Theravada temples throughout the U.S.
Buddhist Temples Caught Hiding Sexual Abuse of Minors
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
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Lawsuit Filed Against NY Same-Sex Marriage Law
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Alleging "flagrant violations" of New York State constitutional and legal procedures in the recent passage of the Marriage Equality Act, a lawsuit has been filed in the New York Supreme Court on behalf of several plaintiffs which could put a halt to same-sex marriages in the state as well as invalidate those that have taken place since the law went into effect on Sunday.
Campus Crusade for Christ to Drop "Christ" from Name
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Outrage is growing in the evangelical community over an announcement by Campus Crusade for Christ, one of the nation's most prominent Christian ministries, to take the name of Christ out of its name because it was "getting in the way" of accomplishing their mission.
"Devout Catholics" Sued for Refusing to Host Lesbian Wedding
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A lesbian couple is suing the Catholic owners of a Vermont inn for refusing to host their fall wedding reception, a suit that could establish a dangerous precedent that will allow Christian business-owners to be forced to participate in events that are opposed to their religious beliefs.
Obama Supports New Bill To Repeal DOMA and Allow Same-Sex Marriage
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
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President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind the Respect for Marriage Act, being introduced in Congress today, which willrepeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and allow same-sex couples the same rights and legal protections as heterosexual couples.
New York to Cash-in on Same-Sex Wedding Tourism
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
With the state's same-sex marriage law scheduled to go into effect this Sunday, New York is planning to cash in on what they predict will be a rush to marry by offering gay couples special wedding and honeymoon packages.
Potter Expert Criticizes Positive Review of Film in Vatican Newspaper
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Michael D. O'Brien, one of the world's foremost experts on Harry Potter, says the positive review of the latest Potter film published in last week's L'Osservatore Romano ignored the Pope's opinion of the series and raises questions about who is behind the editorial policies at the paper.
Study: As Unemployment Increases, So Does Belief in Bible
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Just three years after belief in the Bible hit a 35-year low in the U.S., an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics done by polling giant Gallup has found that as unemployment increased, so did belief in sacred Scripture.
Should Parents Lose Custody of an Obese Child?
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Outrage is building over a claim by a Harvard academician that some parents should lose custody if their children are severely obese.
Vatican's L'Osservatore Romano Praises Potter Film
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Contrary to earlier reviews in which Harry Potter was called the wrong image of a hero," a review of the latest Harry Potter film in the Vatican's L'Osservatore Romano says that while the movie may be too scary for young viewers, the story champions the values of friendship and sacrifice.
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