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Chicken-Fried News: Religious freedom?
Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed charges against a New Jersey woman accused of blocking an entrance and trespassing on private property.
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Chicken-Fried News: Dead right
Speculations abound about the death of the religious right when it comes to politics.
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Chicken-Fried News: He’s a man-eater
A religious painting in the office of Kenneth Cooper Middle School, part of the Putnam City School District, is causing controversy.
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Deportation is too steep a penalty
This issue that weighs heavily on my mind and heart is that of immigration reform. As Christians, we are called into relationship. We are called into a relationship of love. This calling is summarized in the two great Commandments that we hear about in the Law and the Prophets: We are called to love God […]
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Walk this way
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first diagnosed case of AIDS, adding additional significance to Sunday’s AIDS Walk. Since 1981, the disease has claimed more than 25 million people. Currently, more than 4,600 Oklahomans are living with the disease. The AIDS Walk raises money for in-state AIDS services organizations. Serving as grand marshal […]
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Kid stuff
The seventh annual “Back Yard Bash” takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Flats, west of historic downtown Guthrie. Activities and attractions will include candy fishing, face painting, a petting zoo, Bible storytelling booths and inflatable slides and obstacle courses. Participants will also receive […]
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CFN Mailbag
Recently, in your fine publication, I’ve read a number of letters from Christians addressing what a terrible threat Islam is to “Christians and Jews,” specifically one that was posted in the Chicken-Fried News (CFN Mailbag, Penelope M. Blair, Jan. 19, Oklahoma Gazette). I find it an interesting irony in that in all the letters I’ve […]