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Greek Orthodox rally to rebuild Ground Zero church
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Liechtenstein churches may lose government support
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Supreme Court to review obscenity policy
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Southern Baptists wrestle with gay hoax
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Muslims meet on response to Islamophobia
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Mormon leaders told to stay out of politics
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A church with any other name …
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Jewish concerns remain as Delta, Saudis deny discrimination
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Parochial schools not immune to bullies
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Lesbian minister suspended for 20 days
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Beatification of Nazi martyrs divides Lutherans, Catholics
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Churches call for U.S. to pull out of Afghanistan
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Americans distinguish between politicians' financial, sexual failings
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