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Religious Intolerance

USCCB Leaders Denounce Acts of Intolerance Friday, September 10, 2010 Shortly before the pastor of a small Florida Pentecostal church appeared to back down from plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined in condemnation of any acts of religious intolerance.

Vatican Interreligious Council Condemns Quran Burning Wednesday, September 08, 2010 VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Plans by a small evangelical church in Gainesville, Fla., to publicly burn copies of the Islamic holy book, the Quran, represent "an outrageous and grave gesture," said the Vatican's interreligious council.

Interfaith Leaders Denounce Anti-Islamic Actions Wednesday, September 08, 2010 WASHINGTON (CNS)—Dozens of religious leaders across the spectrum of faiths issued a joint statement Sept. 7 denouncing past and planned attacks against Muslims and Islamic houses of worship and calling for a new era of interfaith cooperation.

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BANGALORE, India (CNS)—The 800-member Catholic community in a village in India is facing a social boycott for refusing to follow traditions to appease Hindus gods. Sunday, September 05, 2010 Hindus Boycott Catholic Villagers for not Honoring Traditions Sunday, September 05, 2010	BANGALORE, India (CNS)—Indian Catholic officials have demanded action against a legislator in Karnataka state for publicly urging people to "weed out Christianity" from the country. Friday, August 20, 2010 Indian Catholics Want Action After Lawmaker's Remarks Friday, August 20, 2010
WASHINGTON (CNS)—A small Florida Protestant church's plan to burn copies of the Quran has drawn international condemnation. Saturday, September 04, 2010 Plan to Burn Quran in Florida Draws Condemnation Saturday, September 04, 2010	VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Anti-religious commentary distributed by media outlets can create tensions and incite violence and therefore must be rejected, said Vatican and Muslim representatives. Wednesday, March 03, 2010 Religious Attacks by the Media Must Be Rejected, Say Officials Wednesday, March 03, 2010
WASHINGTON (CNS)—The controversy over plans to build an Islamic cultural center and mosque a couple of blocks away from ground zero in New York is but the latest manifestation of a historic cycle of distrust of immigrants—and their faith. Monday, August 23, 2010 Mosque Controversy Echoes Anti-Catholicism of Another Era Monday, August 23, 2010	VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Benedict XVI condemned the use of violence, especially when the name of God is used to justify aggression against others. Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Pope Condemns Violence Against Christians, Immigrants Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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background information
Click the link to read the full document. Monday, March 16, 2009 Dignitatis Humanae Second Vatican Council Declaration on Religious Freedom, 1965	Click the link to read the full document. Monday, March 16, 2009 The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship From U.S. Catholic Conference Bishops, November 2007
Click the link to read the full document. Monday, March 16, 2009 Background on Religious Liberty From U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of International Justice and Peace, February 2008	Click the link to read the full document. Monday, March 16, 2009 A Little More Extreme Might Help by Frank P. DeSiano, CSP From North American Institute for Catholic Evangelization, 2006
Click the link to read the full document. Monday, March 16, 2009 Testimony on International Religious Freedom From U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops before U.S. House of Representatives, November 2005