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New Books, Politics/Law, RD10QJune 18, 2013

America Does Not Have a Religious Identity

By Dennis J Goldford

A new book by a Constitutional scholar argues that the founding document does not protect religion—it protects religious freedom.

Lauri LeboMarch 21, 2011

Virginia High School Says Students May Post Ten Commandments on Lockers

By Lauri Lebo

Meanwhile, folks in nearby community still missing the point.

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"The overturning of Roe v. Wade and the proliferation of anti-abortion laws isn’t just about babies, it’s about legislating bodies," writes @miheekimkort. "It’s about bodies that don’t seem white, or American, or Christian enough." Read more: https://t.co/H0XIOkmoZ9

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In 2012, Todd Akin stated that "If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." 10 years later, Republican Yesli Vega echoes the claim that women can not get pregnant from rape. What drives this bizarre belief? https://t.co/r3btjlwdzo

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- 2 days ago

"We [must] acknowledge the power of conspiracy woven into the language of religion and God’s work to stop the hemorrhaging of our rights," writes @PhilofWrite. "The movement behind these decisions stands on a revisionist history of nostalgia, hate, & fear."https://t.co/6spQLQX3AL

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