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View Article  School Apologizes to Muslim Student Over Graduation Held in Church
by Riley Jones on Tue 10 Jun 2008 10:22 AM EDT


Bilal Shareef said he had to skip his 2006 graduation from West Side High School because his religious beliefs prohibit him from entering buildings containing icons of God.

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View Article  Government to pastor: Renounce your faith!
by Riley Jones on Tue 10 Jun 2008 08:31 AM EDT


The Canadian government has ordered a Christian pastor to renounce his faith and never again express moral opposition to homosexuality, according to a new report.

In a decision handed down just days ago in the penalty phase of the quasi-judicial proceedings run by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, evangelical pastor Stephen Boisson was banned from expressing his biblical perspective of homosexuality and ordered to pay $5,000 for "damages for pain and suffering" as well as apologize to the activist who complained of being hurt.

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View Article  How Seven Self-Made Titans Financed Their Success
by Riley Jones on Tue 10 Jun 2008 08:05 AM EDT


Capital is a constraint for many would-be entrepreneurs--or is it? These moguls came from humble origins. But with sweat, savings and good fortune, they launched incredible empires. Here's how they made it happen early on.

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