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    One Nation, under Jesus Christ?

    The US Supreme Court has authorized Christian prayers at public meetings even if it offends non-Christians who feel excluded. What about separation of Church and State?

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    By Warren Olney • May 8, 2014 • 51m Listen

    The US Supreme Court has authorized explicitly Christian prayers at public meetings — even if it offends non-Christians who feel excluded. What's happened to the First Amendment separation of Church and State? Is it a victory for the religious freedom movement in the United States? Also, insurgents bomb and army outpost in Aleppo, Syria, and Vermont today becomes the first state to require labeling of genetically modified food.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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