51. And under the plan, religious groups would not be beholden to the government. 52. Anxieties mounted when a coalition of religious groups brought in Saul Alinsky, already a legend as a white organizer who taught confrontational politics to ghetto activists. 53. Appealing the ruling, Cedar Bayou Baptist has joined with other religious groups across the nation who fear a trend allowing creditors to raid church collection plates. 54. As he has all week, Bush argued Thursday that current government policy unfairly denies federal aid to religious groups, and said he would change that. 55. As for the Promise Keepers, he noted that many orchestras, including the Atlanta, play for various religious groups. 56. As US Representative Barney Frank says, religious groups cite the religious message they impart as the very reason for their success. 57. Ashcroft is also likely to be questioned about reports he is considering expanding FBI powers to include more surveillance of religious groups and political organizations. 58. As in past years, the city will depend heavily on donations from foreign governments and religious groups. 59. Asserting that religious freedom is under attack, the Christian Coalition and other conservative religious groups rallied Monday behind a proposed constitutional amendment to revive school prayer. 60. At the same time, he said the Constitution requires the government to give equal access to all religious groups and non-religious groups seeking federal money. |