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on February 25, 2014 in World News

Bill to Allow Guns in Schools, Churches, Certain Gov. Buildings

                    Georgia House Passes Bill to Allow Guns in Schools, Churches, Certain Gov. Buildings On February 18 the Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a bill to allow guns at schools, churches, bars, and certain government buildings. The measure passed by a margin of 119 to 56. Titled the “Safe Carry Protection Act,” the legislation not only expands the number of places in which concealed carry permit holders can carry guns but also reduces the punishment permit holders face for carrying in a no-carry area unaware. According to the Associated Press, the bill… View Article

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on August 26, 2013 in World News

Churches changing bylaws after gay marriage ruling

Churches changing bylaws after gay marriage ruling Worried they could be sued by gay couples, some churches are changing their bylaws to reflect their view that the Bible allows only marriage between one man and one woman. Although there have been lawsuits against wedding industry businesses that refuse to serve gay couples, attorneys promoting the bylaw changes say they don’t know of any lawsuits against churches. Critics say the changes are unnecessary, but some churches fear that it’s only a matter of time before one of them is sued. “I thought marriage was always between one man and one woman,… View Article

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