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	Religion, Politics, and the State URL: http://www.crosscurrents.org/Demerath.htm ODP description: Subtitled "Cross-Cultural Observations", an article by N.J. Demerath and Karen S. Straight in Cross Currents that discusses various religion-state models in "Eastern" and "Western" countries. Page title: Religion, Politics, and the State: Cross-Cultural Observations by N.J. Demerath and Karen S. Straight Page description: Religion, Politics, and the State: Cross-Cultural Observations by N.J. Demerath and Karen S. Straight, an article in Cross Currents
	First Amendment Religion: The Intent of Our Founding Fathers URL: http://www.geocities.com/ldjandl/thesis/articles_dobbs_freedomofreligion.html ODP description: A paper that discusses and analyzes the thoughts of the founding fathers upon drafting the First Amendment's freedom of religion. Page title: 1st Amendment Separation of Church and State: Freedom of Religion and the Intent of our Founding Fathers Page description: The First Amendment & Freedom of Religion: A behind the scenes analysis behind the intent of the framers of the constitution. What was their intent & what were their motivations?
	Religion and Politics URL: http://www.frontiernet.net/~kenc/relandpo.htm ODP description: Interesting essay which clarifies the difference between "the question of religion and politics" and "the question of church and state". Page title: Church and State, Politics and Religion Page description: essay on religion and politics and church and state
	The Religious Liberty Archive URL: http://www.churchstatelaw.com/ ODP description: An extensive repository of laws, cases, news, and historical materials pertaining to religious freedom in the United States. Page title: Religious Liberty Archive : Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP, Colorado Springs, CO - State and federal laws pertaining to religious freedom in the United States Page description: The Religious Liberty Archive is an extensive repository of laws, cases, news, and historical materials pertaining to religious freedom in the United States.
	Doctrinal Errors of Dignitatis Humanae, The URL: http://www.cmri.org/95prog2.htm ODP description: A group of self-described traditional Catholics take issue with the Second Vatican Council's teachings on religious freedom. Page title: A Study of the Doctrinal Errors of Dignitatis Humanae Page description: False Religious Liberty: A study of the doctrinal errors of Dignitatis Humanae
	International Coalition for Religious Freedom URL: http://www.religiousfreedom.com/ ODP description: A non-profit, non-sectarian, educational organization dedicated to defending the religious freedom of all, regardless of creed, gender or ethnic origin.
	No to Political Islam, Yes to Human Rights URL: http://www.ntpi.org/ ODP description: An online petition to oppose Political Islam, its agenda, and its barbaric interpretation of Sharia law. Page description: NO to Political Islam, YES to Human Rights Campaign
	Church, State, Rock and Roll URL: http://www.angelfire.com/mn2/positively4thstreet/ ODP description: A monthly update on state and federal litigation concerning the First Amendment's religion clauses.
	Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty URL: http://www.childrenshealthcare.org/ ODP description: CHILD is a nonprofit US organization fighting religion-based medical neglect. Includes case histories of children who died after receiving faith-based healing instead of medical care, examples of religious exemptions to public-health regulations, and legal news.
	National Committee For Amish Religious Freedom URL: http://www.holycrosslivonia.org/amish/ ODP description: Committee of non-Amish individuals working to preserve religious freedom for the Old Order Amish. Information on the Amish including a question and answer feature and articles on a 1972 court case.
	J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies, Baylor University URL: http://www.baylor.edu/church_state/ ODP description: Site focused on church-state relations in the United States and around the world. Back issues of the Institute's "Journal of Church and State" are available for browsing. Also includes a list of links to online resources, including primary source material. Page title: Baylor University \|\| J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies
	Godless Americans Political Action Committee URL: http://godlessamericans.org/ ODP description: The non-believer PAC that grew out of the 2002 "Godless Americans March on Washington" informs about activities and history. Page title: GAMPAC - Home Page description: Godless Americans Political Action Committee.
	Lady Liberty League URL: http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/ ODP description: News and updates from a Pagan activism organization. Page title: Circle Network Page description: A guide to Circle Sanctuary, it's resources and Pagan/Nature Religious practices
	Biblical Theocracy URL: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~ppp/bth/toc.html ODP description: A book which presents theocracy as a biblically sound form of Christian politics. Distinguishes between theocracy (the rule of God) and ecclesiocracy (the rule of the church). Page title: BIBLICAL THEOCRACY
	Earth Religions Assistance URL: http://www.conjure.com/ERAL/eral.html ODP description: Index of resources for practitioners of Earth religions who are experiencing religious discrimination. Page title: Earth Religions Assistance Pages
	Religious Freedom in Islamic Countries. 1998 Report URL: http://www.alleanzacattolica.org/acs/acs_english/acs_index.htm ODP description: Surveys freedom of religious minorities, as well as widespread harassment, torture, murder, and interference from government and police. Page title: Religious freedom in islamic countries. 1998 Report Page description: Religious freedom in islamic countries. 1998 Report. It offers a comprehensive overview on how religions different from Islam are accepted by muslims
	Nonbeliever Antidiscrimination Project URL: http://www.nonbeliever.org/index.atheism_antidiscrimination.html ODP description: Discusses theistic oaths for public office holders, mandated participation in religious substance abuse programs, Boy Scouts of America policy mandating theistic oath and statement of religious principle, and veterans' organizations religious membership restrictions. Page description: State religious oath/belief requirement for public office. Boy Scouts of America policy denying membership to atheistic families. State mandated participation in religiously oriented addiction group counseling sessions. Veterans organizations that deny me
	Witches' Voice White Pages, The URL: http://www.witchvox.com/xwhite.html ODP description: A list of legal reference documents and form letters that witches can use in their local fights for religious freedom. Includes references for Australia, Canada, the United States, and a few individual states. Page title: xwhite Page description: The Witches' Voice offers the latest (updated daily) in news and networking for the Modern Witch, Wiccan and Pagan Community.
	Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights URL: http://www.catholicleague.org/ ODP description: Fights anti-Catholicism and is the U.S.'s largest Catholic civil rights organization. Web site contains articles on conflicts between government and the Catholic Church and/or individual Catholics. Page title: CATHOLIC LEAGUE for Religious and Civil Rights
	Church-State Academic Papers URL: http://www.churchandstate.us/ ODP description: Political science papers dealing with the relationship of church and state, and religious liberty. Page title: Church and State