Late last week, I got what could only be described as a gut punch when I learned that the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), the group that governs all the Unitarian Universalist churches in the country, had signed a new affiliation agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The UUA had broken with the BSA over its policy of excluding atheists and LGBT scouts and leaders. The agreement is just more proof that the so-called non-creedal religion really dislikes atheists.
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Fearing Abuse From Religious Foster Parents, Teen Still Denied Permission For Abortion
The Nebraska Supreme Court, ruling 5-2 on Friday, denied a teen permission to have an abortion. The girl feared retribution from her extremely religious foster parents and also admitted she wouldn’t be able to adequately provide for a child. Nebraska requires written consent of parents for a minor to get an abortion or the child can ask a judge if they fear retribution from their parents. It seems the court disregarded the teen’s situation in reaching their decision.
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