Dr. Esteban Rodriguez, spokesman for the organization Right to Life (Derecho a Vivir) in Spain, responded yesterday to comments by the country?s Minister of Justice, Francisco Caamano, who said there was no room for a conscience clause in the new law on abortion. ?We are willing to go to jail rather than following a criminal law, Rodriguez said, ?and we are willing to commit the supposed crime of disobedience before the crime of abortion.?
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August 20th, 2009
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August 20th, 2009
The world's first Muslim cartoon superheroes have taken the Arab world by storm, and now they are headed for British television screens.
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August 20th, 2009
A new study shows that homosexuals and lesbians seek mental health counseling far more than heterosexuals.
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August 20th, 2009
The ongoing persecution of Christian minorities in Pakistan has brought condemnation from Anglicans and Muslims worldwide who are calling for a revision to the country's law that has been used to justify recent attacks by extremists.
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August 20th, 2009
Scientists have uncovered a vital link in the chain of events that gives stem cells their remarkable properties.
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August 20th, 2009
The Primer, as the booklet is known, now has a neutral tone that no longer promotes the idea that fundamentalist Mormons, many of whom practice polygamy, are "victims" of groups who experience more domestic violence or abuse than other populations, said Pat Merkley, Safety Net Committee director.
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August 19th, 2009
According to the United Copts of Great Britain, Father Estefanos Shehata was also banned for one month from entering his home village of Ezbet Dawood Youssef in Minia Governate.
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August 19th, 2009
Two Christian psychologists who have advised a number of churches and community groups on the sex-related problems that plague society have released a book that chronicles the problem of addiction to Internet pornography among Christians, including pastors, and describes problems that this type of addiction can create.
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August 19th, 2009
A nurse sacked from a leading public school after smacking her son in her home has lost her appeal for unfair dismissal.
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August 19th, 2009
Imagine the scenario. You are lucky enough to have one of those 9-5 jobs that everyone talks about even though they don?t seem to exist in the real world. You have a beautiful home, a wonderful family and you are happy in your work.