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Watchdog files complaint after judge gave Bible to Botham Jean murderer

By Adelle M. Banks — October 4, 2019
(RNS) — 'It is perfectly acceptable for private citizens to express their religious beliefs in court, but the rules are different for those acting in a governmental role,' said Freedom from Religion Foundation.

Jeff Sessions cleared in church complaint, perplexing some top Methodists

By Jack Jenkins — August 9, 2018
(RNS) — The dismissal of the case, several bishops and other leaders say, makes an unfounded distinction between personal behavior and political actions.

United Methodist bishop may face trial for presiding at gay wedding

By Renée K. Gadoua — March 13, 2014
(RNS) Retired Bishop Melvin G. Talbert is the highest clergyperson to have broken the church’s official laws and the only bishop known to have officiated at a same-sex wedding ceremony.
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