From Washington to Wyoming, leaders and locals prepare for prayer day
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“In the nation’s capital, the White House is expected to mark the day with a morning ceremony and the National Day of Prayer Task Force is hosting an evening observance at the U.S. Capitol” RNS
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Iowa legislature approves strictest abortion bill in nation
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“The Iowa legislature on Wednesday approved a measure to ban abortions once a heartbeat is detected, or as early as six weeks of gestation.” Jurist
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Alfie Evans' case shows that basic English rights are at risk
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“Everyone knows that resources are finite and demands can be great, and times may come when providers may feel that time and money spent in prolonging life in hard cases may be spent better in helping somebody else.
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Loneliness May Be a Bigger Public Health Threat Than Smoking or Obesity
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“During my years caring for patients, the most common pathology I saw was not heart disease or diabetes; it was loneliness” Governing
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“Seven-in-ten religious ‘nones’ say they believe in God or a higher power of some kind”
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Pew Research: Beliefs about the nature of God
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Poll Reveals the Least Religious Parts of America
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“The most religious state? Mississippi… According to the poll, 59% of Mississippi’s residents report being ‘Very religious,’ meaning that ‘religion is important to them, and they attend religious services weekly or almost weekly.’ And the least religious state?
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