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By John Witte Jr.
Professor of law, Emory University
The bold constitutional experiment of granting religious freedom to all remains in place, and in progress, in the United States. FULL STORY>



How Alaska court dealt with sincerity of religious belief
By Robert M. Bernstein In case involving marijuana juice, appeals panel took rare step of ordering a hearing for couple to explain religious nature of ritual. 02.09.10 		 
Jury award to fired Ore. pastor upheld
Appeals court finds that church can't use First Amendment defense against defamation lawsuit in case involving accusation of theft. 02.09.10


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