Sentences with phrase «outs for religious organizations»
Saland was instrumental in crafting the religious exemption amendment that provided greater carve outs for religious organizations — which he went through in thorough detail in the floor debate on Friday.
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Given these new rules, the religious organization would have no mechanism for kicking these troublemakers out of their groups.
Well I sometimes use the Christian label so as not to be oppressed by people like you — for example, when filling out religious preferences for organizations like the Boy Scouts.
Why do you think religious organizations can be tax exempt???? Because the can opt out of the federal tax regulations if they meet certain criteria for religion.
«All we ask is that it be fair and the church not be singled out for a horror that has cursed every culture, religious organization, institution and family in the world,» he said.
A concern I have is that since Hobby Lobby is not a church or church affiliated organization, but rather a for profit corporation, if Hobby Lobby does win out and can get away with not paying certain health costs due to their religious beliefs, just exactly where would the line be drawn?
With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator of civic engagement currently available shows the same pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage of income; working on community projects; giving blood.
I would never give money to a religious organization that doesn't pay taxes — that is like giving money to my kids — and they need it more than the church... I think faith is a wonderful thing for a lot of people — including myself (I have faith in myself)-- I just wish others would keep their «faith» personal, and out of politics and government.
«The government must stay out of hiring and firing decisions by a religious organization, even if a minister sues for employment discrimination, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.
I get it that this is a coming out of the «theological closet» initiative for the American Atheist organization intended to reach like - minded individuals in concentrated cultural and religious neighborhoods.
«As several of the dissenting opinions pointed out, though, the majority opinion did not very strongly affirm the religious freedom of persons and organizations that for religious reasons believe in the historic conception of marriage,» said Carlson - Thies.
Christians living in better circumstances, however, need to take up the cause of their suffering brethren: they need to educate themselves about what is happening, spread the news, ask their own religious leaders to speak out, support reputable organizations that are working for religious freedom, and appeal to their political leaders to do far more in their contacts with key diplomats and oppressive governments.
«What has happened is, is that there has been a carve - out, dating back to President Clinton's presidency, for religious organizations in their hiring for particular purposes.»
Washington (CNN)-- An atheist organization known for being provocative plans to take that reputation to the next level this week by putting up seven billboards that call out prominent politicians and religious leaders.
For my wife and me we felt led out of the organization because for us, we found a better way of community and fellowship without the religious part and the doctrine and denominational aspeFor my wife and me we felt led out of the organization because for us, we found a better way of community and fellowship without the religious part and the doctrine and denominational aspefor us, we found a better way of community and fellowship without the religious part and the doctrine and denominational aspect.
The second objection to the religious use of mass media from within the church arises out of concern for the implications of the organization of the mass media themselves.
If you're in need of support in order to allow your child the opportunity to attend overnight camp, there is help out there for you, through your local religious organization or one of the various charitable initiatives such as Muskoka Woods Youth Foundations».
Sen. Andrew Lanza, who has sought greater religious protections for religious organizations, was spotted coming out of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office earlier today and would not comment on the meeting.
Nonchargeable activities: lobbying and ballot initiatives; external public relations; litigation, «unless specifically related to collective bargaining, contract administration or organizational maintenance»; get - out - the - vote activities; contributing to charitable, religious, or ideological causes; supporting political organizations or candidates for public office; organizing or recruiting new members and «defending against challenges to exclusive bargaining representative status»; and «monitoring and opposing activities of groups and individuals whose purpose is to undermine public education.»
They actively communicate with stakeholders, build meaningful relationships, galvanize community resources, and reach out to business, religious, political and service agencies and organizations for the purpose of enhancing the learning opportunities for all students.
Begin searching for your pet's new home within your networks: Your workplace, community association, religious organization, neighborhood, or any other group you are affiliated with; you can do this by advertising in an internal newsletter, sending out a mass email, or posting flyers with a description and photos of your pet.
More recently, there have been several cases in which class actions have been certified for claims arising out of historical sexual abuse and, in particular, sexual abuse claims against private schools, religious organizations and government - run facilities.