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Pennsylvania Predator Priest David Poulson Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Two Boys

Pennsylvania Predator Priest David Poulson Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Two Boys


clock icon 15 Jan 2019
author icon Nathan Glover


Priest David Poulson was sentenced to 2 1/2 - 14 years in prison. Reverend David Poulson, now 65-years-old, forced one victim to go to confession and confess the molestation to him. The priest...

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Wave of States Investigating Catholic Abuse, Utah Lists Names of Priests Accused

Wave of States Investigating Catholic Abuse, Utah Lists Names of Priests Accused


clock icon 19 Dec 2018
author icon Corey Barnett


45 states have requested documents from the Vatican on abuse by clergy. Now 45 states have sought information regarding child abuse and other forms of misconduct, with some going back decades to find...

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L.A. Archdiocese Releases Updated List of Clergy Accused of Abusing Children

L.A. Archdiocese Releases Updated List of Clergy Accused of Abusing Children


clock icon 07 Dec 2018
author icon Corey Barnett


The L.A. Archdiocese has paid $740 million in settlements. This action was a direct fallout after there was an uproar about how the Vatican responded to allegations of abuse against their own flock....

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Court Rules Not to Release the Names of 11 Priests Accused of Sexual Assault

Court Rules Not to Release the Names of 11 Priests Accused of Sexual Assault


clock icon 05 Dec 2018
author icon Corey Barnett


The ruling was passed 6-1. A judgment by the and are currently under a grand jury investigation. The names of the disgraced clergy will not be publicly released. The highest court ruled secrecy constitutes...

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Why A Hindu Man Left Brooklyn to Start A Cow Sanctuary in Pennsylvania

Why A Hindu Man Left Brooklyn to Start A Cow Sanctuary in Pennsylvania


clock icon 02 Dec 2018
author icon Derek Welch


Balancing the world's karma Sankar Sastri is undertaking a great effort in hopes that he will be making the world a better place than before. He starts each day by trudging out into the fields of his cow sanctuary...

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The Fallout Continues in The Pennsylvania Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal

The Fallout Continues in The Pennsylvania Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal


clock icon 23 Sep 2018
author icon Elisa Meyer


Victims have filed a class action lawsuit. There have been calls for resignations, imprisonments, and reformation from all over the nation as groups descend on the church’s chaos to make demands....

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Freedom From Religion Foundation Denounces Catholic Church

Freedom From Religion Foundation Denounces Catholic Church


clock icon 27 Aug 2018
author icon Nathan Glover


FFRF stands up to hold child sexual abusers accountable. A recent grand jury report has revealed some of the worst abuse known in the Catholic Church, once again rocking the religious organization...

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Church Still Thrives Even After Decades-Long Fire Turns Area Into A Ghost Town

Church Still Thrives Even After Decades-Long Fire Turns Area Into A Ghost Town


clock icon 27 Jan 2018
author icon Derek Welch


The Ukrainian church is now declared a pilgrimage site Centralia in Pennsylvania was once a thriving, coal-mining town with over a thousand residents. But today, all that’s left are six people who call...

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Pennsylvania Allowing Students to Receive Religious Instruction During School Hours

Pennsylvania Allowing Students to Receive Religious Instruction During School Hours


clock icon 28 Nov 2017
author icon Gary Nguyen


Joy El claims this program enables the students' personal development. A number of Pennsylvania school children participate in “Released Time,” a program permitting school students to go for religious...

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Can Atheists Deliver Opening Prayer in Pennsylvania House of Representatives?


clock icon 27 Feb 2017
author icon Derek Welch


Debate as to why atheists and non-believers should be barred from deliver opening invocations Challengers are asking how a person who doesn’t believe in a higher power can appeal to a higher...

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