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Articles:

Protecting the Church's Freedom in Colorado
Colorado HB08-1080, pushed by the Anti-Defamation League after failing in a similar attempt last year, presents itself as an effort to bar discrimination. But the so-called discrimination HB08-1080 targets is actually the legitimate freedom of religiously affiliated nonprofits to hire employees of like faith to carry out their mission. In practice, H08-1080 would strike down the freedom of Catholic Charities to preferentially hire Catholics for its leadership jobs if it takes state funds.

It's OK to say 'Merry Christmas'
Historically, students and teachers across America have celebrated the Christmas season by decorating classroom bulletin boards and Christmas trees. In recent years, secular groups have spread misconceptions about the legalities of Christmas celebration within public schools. As a result, many school officials have removed nearly all references to Christ from Christmas and have begun a new "tradition" of violating the constitutional rights of students and teachers to seasonal religious expression within public schools.

Rep. Schultheis Responds to Constituent on Pledge of Allegiance
This country is great. This country is good. Loving it deeply enough to advocate public ceremonies which reflect that love is not dangerous, but healthy.

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The Politics of Religion and Fr. Bill Carmody's Prayer Before the CO Legislature