[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES related term(s) Religion
  Amendments
    Freedom of religion:  constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
        Res. 78), H4101 [4JN]
    Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring:  establish (H.R. 2431),
        H3288 [14MY], H3290 [14MY], H3292 [14MY]
    ----- establish (H.R. 3806), H3107 [12MY]
    ------ establish (H.R. 2431), S11993 [8OC], H10434 [10OC]
  Analyses
    Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment (H.J. Res. 78),
        H2405-H2412 [28AP]
  Articles and editorials
    Armenian Journey to Worcester, H3369-H3371 [19MY]
    Borough Park Mourns Jewish Luminary, S5242 [20MY]
    Church and/or State--In the Name of Freedom, Court Takes Away
        Religion, E2180 [15OC]
    Clinton Argues for ``Flexibility'' Over Sanctions--U.S. Tempted To
        ``Fudge'' on Repressive Nations, H2344 [28AP]
    Congress Soon To Vote on Religious Freedom Amendment--Refuting Seven
        RFA Myths, H3088-H3090 [12MY]
    Dinner To Honor Nazarene Pastor, E2209 [15OC]
    Governing God--A Judge's Reflections on Religious Freedom, H2412
        [28AP]
    Piecework, E34 [28JA]
    Rabbi Moshe Sherer, 76, Who Contributed to Rise of Orthodoxy's Right
        Wing in U.S., S5242 [20MY]
    Righteous Indignation, H2413-H2415 [28AP]
    Saving Memory--Rabbi's Response to the Vatican, S8416 [16JY]
    Spiriting Prayer Into School, H2927 [6MY], H3237 [13MY]
  Bills and resolutions
    Freedom of religion:  constitutional amendment on protection, (see
        S.J. Res. 48), S5634 [4JN]
    ------ constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78),
        consideration, (see H. Res. 453), H4054 [3JN]
    ------ protect religious liberty, (see S. 2148), S5787 [9JN], (see
        H.R. 4019), H4324 [9JN], (see H.R. 4154), H5403 [25JN]
    Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring:  establish, (see H.R.
        3806), H3013 [7MY]
    ------ establish (H.R. 2431), consideration, (see H. Res. 430),
        H3246 [13MY]
    Panama:  commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
        (organization) workers held hostage, (see H. Con. Res. 277),
        H3312 [14MY]
    ------ commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
        (organization) workers held hostage, (see S. Con. Res. 116),
        S10207 [10SE]
    Remy, France:  tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group
        for restoration of stained glass windows, (see S. Con. Res. 79),
        S1336 [4MR]
    Taxation:  designate renewal communities, (see S. 1995), S3709
        [28AP], (see H.R. 3865), H3311 [14MY]
  Cloture motions
    Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring:  establish (H.R. 2431),
        motion to proceed, S11807 [7OC]
  Explanations
    Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H.R. 2431), S13000 [12NO]
  Factsheets
    Constitutional Amendment of Freedom of Religion Protection:
        Southern Baptist Convention (organization), H3088 [12MY]
  Homilies
    Red Mass Celebration:  Francis Cardinal George, E2268 [21OC]
  Letters
    Constitutional amendment on protection of freedom of religion:
        Aryeh Spero, American Conference of Jews and Blacks, E1058 [5JN]
    ------ Beverly LaHaye, Concerned Women for America (organization),
        E1056 [5JN]
    ------ Christian Coalition, H4028 [3JN]
    ------ D. James Kennedy, Coral Ridge Ministries, E1057 [5JN] Dal
        Shealy, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, E1057 [5JN] Daniel
        Lapin, Toward Tradition (organization), E1058 [5JN] David
        Barton, WallBuilders, Inc., E1057 [5JN]
    ------ Gary L. Jarmin, Christian Voice (organization), E1056 [5JN]
    ------ Keith A. Fournier, Catholic Alliance, E1057 [5JN]
    ------ Martin Mawyer, Christian Action Network, E1056 [5JN]
    ------ Patrick A. Trueman, American Family Association, E1056 [5JN]
    ------ Randy Tate, Christian Coalition, H4088 [4JN], E1056 [5JN]
        Richard D. Land, Southern Baptist Convention, E1056 [5JN] Roger
        Cross, Youth for Christ (organization), E1057 [5JN]
    Freedom From Religious Persecution Act:  Christian Legal Society,
        H3268 [14MY]
    ------ David Saperstein, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
        (organization), H3269 [14MY]
    ------ Howard P. Berkowitz and Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation
        League of B'nai B'rith, H3270 [14MY]
    ------ Jefrey L. Fiedler, Food & Allied Service Trades
        (organization), H3270 [14MY]
    ------ John Cardinal O'Connor, H3269 [14MY]
    ------ Mary Beth Markey, International Campaign for Tibet
        (organization), H3269 [14MY]
    ------ Robert A. Watson, Salvation Army, H3270 [14MY]
    ------ Theodore E. McCarrick, H3269 [14MY]
    ------ Wei Jingsheng, H3269 [14MY]
    Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act:  Douglas
        Laycock, H4001 [3JN]
    ----- Douglas Laycock, University of Texas at Austin School of Law,
        S4770 [13MY]
    ------ Michael Farris, Home School Legal Defense Association, H4001
        [3JN]
    ------ Steven T. McFarland, Christian Legal Society, H4001 [3JN]
  Lists
    Coalition for the Defense of Human Rights Under Islamization, H3267
        [14MY]
    Groups and organizations supporting H.J. Res. 78, constitutional
        amendment on protection of freedom of religion, E1058 [5JN]
    Organizations supporting H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious
        Persecution Act, H3267 [14MY]
  Motions
    Freedom of religion:  constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
        Res. 78), H4110 [4JN]
  Poems
    ``Barn That Became a House of Worship,'' Edward Brender, E1679 [9SE]
  Press releases
    Constitutional amendment on protection of freedom of religion:
        Focus on the Family (organization), E1057 [5JN]
  Remarks in House
    A Safe Place (organization):  tribute, E1879 [2OC]
    Accokeek, MD:  anniversary of Christ Church, E1867 [1OC]
    Ansonia, CT:  Holy Rosary Parish anniversary, E2067 [11OC]
    Astoria, NY:  tribute to St. Irene Chrysovalantou monastery, E970
        [22MY]
    Barrett Station, TX:  anniversary of Shiloh Missionary Baptist
        Church, E1924 [6OC]
    Bates, Robert E., Jr.:  Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC, Man
        of the Year honoree, E1177 [19JN]
    Bay City, MI:  anniversary of First Church of the Nazarene, E2317
        [12NO]
    ------ anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E664 [23AP]
    Beaver Township, MI:  anniversary of St. Valentine's Parish, E1395
        [23JY]
    Belgium:  human rights violations, E883 [19MY]
    Berkeley, CA:  anniversary of McGee Avenue Baptist Church, E1782
        [23SE]
    Berkey, OH:  anniversary of Farley United Methodist Church, E1953
        [8OC]
    Bethel, NY:  anniversary of Temple Beth-El, E1678 [9SE]
    Bronx, NY:  anniversary of Butler United Methodist Church, E1221
        [25JN]
    ------ anniversary of Emmanuel Baptist Church, E1220 [25JN]
    ------ anniversary of St. Frances of Rome, E1232 [25JN]
    Brooklyn, NY:  anniversary of Catholic War Veterans St. Elias Post
        1618, E2040 [10OC]
    ------ anniversary of Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy
        Transfiguration, E1684 [10SE], E1793 [24SE]
    Cheltenham, MD:  anniversary of United Methodist Church, E833 [12MY]
    Chester, NY:  anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E712 [29AP]
    Chicago, IL:  anniversary of Southwestern Missionary Baptist Church,
        E363 [12MR]
    Cleveland, OH:  anniversary of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, E1107
        [11JN]
    ------ anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, E1808 [25SE]
    ------ anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, E557 [2AP]
    ------ anniversary of Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, E1974 [9OC]
    ------ anniversary of St. John Cantius Church, E1016 [4JN]
    ------ anniversary of St. Joseph Congregation, E775 [6MY]
    ------ anniversary of St. Leo the Great Parish, E1968 [8OC]
    ------ anniversary of St. Patrick's Parish, E447 [24MR]
    ------ anniversary of St. Procop Parish, E1710 [14SE]
    ------ anniversary of St. Wendelin Church, E1737 [16SE]
    ------ dedication of La Sagrada Familia Parish, E1169 [18JN]
    ------ tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for observance of St.
        Wenceslaus Day, E1805 [25SE]
    Colchester, CT:  anniversary of Congregation Ahavath Achim, E1860
        [1OC]
    Collinsville, IL:  anniversary of First United Presbyterian Church,
        H2612 [30AP]
    ------ anniversary of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, H5638 [16JY]
    Cuyahoga Falls, OH:  anniversary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
        Golden Agers Club, E1748 [17SE]
    Dallas, TX:  anniversary of St. Paul United Methodist Church, E1746
        [17SE]
    District of Columbia:  anniversary of Kelsey Temple Church of God in
        Christ, E1295 [14JY]
    ------ anniversary of Lane Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal
        Church, E1904 [5OC]
    ------ anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E1548 [5AU]
    ------ anniversary of National Church of the Nazarene, E822 [12MY]
    ------ anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, E448 [24MR]
    ------ anniversary of Sixth Presbyterian Church, E294 [4MR]
    ------ anniversary of St. Augustine Catholic Church, E834 [12MY]
    ------ celebration of Red Mass at St. Matthew's Cathedral, E2268
        [21OC]
    ------ tribute to Shiloh Baptist Church, E949 [22MY]
    Dover, MO:  anniversary of Dover Christian Church, E1777 [23SE]
    Fairview Park, OH:  anniversary of St. Angela Merici Catholic
        Church, E815 [12MY]
    Floyd County, GA:  anniversary of Floyd Springs United Methodist
        Church, E2012 [10OC]
    Flushing, NY:  anniversary of Israel Center of Hillcrest Manor, E833
        [12MY]
    Forest Hills, NY:  anniversary of Congregation of Georgian Jews,
        E1082 [10JN]
    Fort Collins, CO:  tribute to Open Door Mission, E1704 [11SE]
    Frankenlust Township, MI:  anniversary of St. Paul Lutheran Church,
        E1213 [24JN]
    Freedom of religion:  constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
        Res. 78), H742 [3MR], H1008-H1014 [10MR], H1439-H1443 [24MR],
        H1512 [25MR], H1770-H1774 [30MR], H1838-H1845 [31MR],
        H2400-H2415 [28AP], H2775 [5MY], H2797-H2803 [5MY], H2925-H2927
        [6MY], H3004-H3011 [7MY], H3083-H3090 [12MY], H3234-H3236
        [13MY], H3592 [20MY], H4028 [3JN], H4066 [4JN], H4067 [4JN],
        H4068 [4JN], H4069 [4JN], H4078-H4112 [4JN], H4253 [9JN], E1039
        [5JN]
    ----- constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78),
        consideration (H. Res. 453), H4069-H4078 [4JN]
    ------ prohibit discrimination against certain beliefs and
        traditions, H4101-H4110 [4JN]
    Fresno, CA:  anniversary of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, E1759
        [18SE]
    Garfield, NJ:  anniversary of Saint Ciro Society, E209 [24FE]
    Graafschap, MI:  anniversary of Christian Reformed Church, H312
        [4FE]
    Harrisburg, PA:  anniversary of the Twenty-Ninth Street United
        Methodist Church, E1836 [28SE]
    Houston, TX:  anniversary of Airline United Methodist Church, E1510
        [31JY]
    Indian Orchard, MA:  anniversary of Evangelical Covenant Church,
        E441 [23MR]
    Indonesia:  human rights violations, H9647 [6OC]
    Kell, IL:  anniversary of Donoho Prarie Christian Church, H8976
        [26SE]
    Knox, IN:  anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, E1488 [31JY]
    Los Angeles, CA:  anniversary of Stephen S. Wise Temple, E323 [9MR]
    Macomb County, MI:  anniversary of Macomb County Rotating Emergency
        Shelter Team (MCREST), E2308 [12NO]
    Miami, FL:  anniversary of First Presbyterian Hispanic Church, E275
        [3MR]
    Michigan:  anniversary of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, E616
        [22AP]
    Middletown, NY:  anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church, E1675 [9SE]
    Milwaukee, WI:  anniversary of St. Adalbert Church, E1784 [23SE]
    Montgomery County, MD:  tribute to Bethesda-Chevy Chase Meals on
        Wheels Program, E117 [5FE]
    Morris County, NJ:  anniversary of First Baptist Church of Dover,
        E576 [2AP]
    Morristown, NJ:  anniversary of Assumption Church, E247 [26FE]
    Mount Vernon, NY:  anniversary of Mount Vernon Heights
        Congregational Church, E30 [28JA]
    Nanuet, NY:  anniversary of Grace Baptist Church, E918 [20MY]
    National City, CA:  tribute to Community Food Bank of National City
        for receipt of Victory Against Hunger Award, E1244 [26JN]
    New Haven, CT:  anniversary of Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church,
        E829 [12MY]
    New Jersey:  Peapack Reformed Church anniversary, E2079 [11OC]
    New York, NY:  anniversary of Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, E46
        [28JA]
    ------ anniversary of Park Avenue Christian Church, E2258 [20OC]
    North Olmsted, OH:  anniversary of the Church of St. Clarence, E1609
        [7AU]
    Nuangola, PA:  anniversary of Nuangola Chapel, E1383 [22JY]
    Oakland, CA:  anniversary of Center of Hope Community Church, E1801
        [24SE]
    Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring:  establish (H.R. 2431),
        H2343 [28AP], H2697 [30AP], H2978 [7MY], H3018 [11MY], H3117
        [13MY], H3231 [13MY], H3262 [14MY], H3271-H3294 [14MY], H3358
        [18MY], E866 [14MY], E971 [22MY]
    ----- establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (H. Res. 430),
        H3263-H3271 [14MY]
    ----- establish (H.R. 3806), H2978 [7MY]
    ------ establish (H.R. 2431), H10434-H10447 [10OC], E2218 [16OC],
        E2223 [16OC], E2317 [12NO]
    ------ permit Presidential waiver relative to sanctions against
        Sudan, H3292 [14MY]
    Panama:  commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
        (organization) workers held hostage (H. Con. Res. 277),
        H7457-H7459 [3JN], H4038 [3JN], E835 [12MY]
    Reno, NV:  anniversary of Church of St. Therese of the Little
        Flower, E1868 [1OC]
    Rochester, NY:  anniversary of Our Lady of Victory Church, E1784
        [23SE]
    ------ anniversary of St. Casimir's Polish National Catholic Church,
        E1768 [18SE]
    Roseville, MI:  anniversary of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish,
        E1714 [14SE]
    Royal Oak, MN:  tribute to St. Paul Lutheran Church, E1933 [7OC]
    Saginaw, MI:  anniversary of Zion Baptist Church, E1750 [17SE]
    San Mateo, CA:  anniversary of Community Baptist Church, E1967 [8OC]
    Sheedy, Mateo:  Heart of Jesus Award recipient, E2083 [11OC]
    Sherman, CT:  tribute to Sherman Congregational Church for flood
        assistance to Kentucky residents, E169 [12FE]
    St. Louis, MO:  tribute to Cathedral Basilica, E34 [28JA]
    ------ tribute to Hindu Temple, E1291 [14JY]
    St. Stanislaus Church:  anniversary, E1835 [28SE]
    Sumter, SC:  anniversary of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal
        Church, E844 [13MY]
    ------ tribute to Reid Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church,
        E2034 [10OC]
    Toledo, OH:  anniversary of Third Baptist Church, E2014 [10OC]
    ------ anniversry of Emmanuel Baptist Church, E961 [22MY]
    U.S. Commission on International Religious Persecution:  establish,
        H3289 [14MY], H3290 [14MY]
    Uzbekistan:  human rights violations, E1818 [25SE]
    Vernon, WI:  anniversary of Reformed Presbyterian Church, E2206
        [15OC]
    West Allis, WI:  anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,
        E843 [13MY]
    West Oakland, CA:  anniversary of Greater Cooper African Methodist
        Episcopal Zion Church, E1285 [14JY]
    Williams, Stanley K.:  Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC, Man
        of the Year honoree, E1177 [19JN]
    Windber, PA:  anniversary of St. John Canitus Church, E1135 [16JN]
    Yorkville, NY:  tribute to Zion-St. Mark's Lutheran Church, E1135
        [16JN]
  Remarks in Senate
    Bolivar, MO:  tribute to Leadership Training Institute for Youth
        program, S5244 [20MY]
    Buffalo, NY:  anniversary of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church,
        S4561 [8MY]
    Catholic Schools Week:  observance, S182 [28JA]
    Detroit, MI:  tribute to Islamic House of Wisdom, S12657 [15OC]
    District of Columbia:  community support for school improvements,
        S3177 [2AP]
    Fraser, MI:  anniversary of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish,
        S10138 [9SE]
    Harrisburg, PA:  tribute to Devonshire Memorial Church youth group
        for assisting in the rebuilding of a burned-down church in
        Manning, SC, S8950 [23JY], S9147 [28JY]
    Jefferson City, MO:  tribute to Samaritan Center, S7292 [26JN]
    Kansas City, MO:  mortgage burning celebration of Zion Grove
        Missionary Baptist Church, S2567 [25MR]
    ------ tribute to Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church, S63 [27JA]
    Middletown, CT:  anniversary of Cross Street African Methodist
        Episcopal Zion Church, S6633 [18JN]
    New York, NY:  tribute to St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and Old
        Cathedral School, S2143 [17MR]
    Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring:  establish (H.R. 2431),
        S4882 [14MY], S5240 [20MY], S7520 [6JY], S7610 [7JY]
    ------ establish (H.R. 2431), S11907-S11910 [8OC], S11942-S11952
        [8OC], S11960 [8OC], S12091-S12100 [9OC], S12984 [12NO], S12999
        [12NO]
    ------ establish (H.R. 2431), unanimous-consent agreement, S11907
        [8OC], S11911 [8OC]
    ------ establish (H.R. 2431), unanimous-consent request, S11807
        [7OC]
    Panama:  commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
        (organization) workers held hostage (H. Con. Res. 277), S12947
        [21OC]
    ----- commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
        (organization) workers held hostage (S. Con. Res. 116), S10212
        [10SE]
    Pittsburgh, PA:  anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, S11292
        [1OC]
    ------ tribute to Bethel Church of God in Christ, S3659 [27AP]
    Religion:  protect certain charitable contributions (S. 1244),
        S4769-S4772 [13MY]
    ------ protect certain charitable contributions (S. 1244),
        unanimous-consent agreement, S4601 [8MY]
    Remy, France:  tribute to fundraising efforts of 364th Fighter Group
        for restoration of stained glass windows (S. Con. Res. 79),
        S1353 [4MR]
    Reno, NV:  anniversary of St. Theresa of the Little Flower Catholic
        Church, S9617 [31JY]
    Staten Island, NY:  anniversary of the Church of St. Joseph-St.
        Thomas, S7035 [24JN]
    Taxation:  designate renewal communities (S. 1995), S3715-S3720
        [28AP]
    Troy, MI:  tribute to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Grand
        Banquet, S6344 [15JN]
    Wilmington, DE:  anniversary of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church,
        S3796 [29AP]
  Reports
    True Facts Behind the Christian Coalition's ``Religious
        Persecution'' Claims:  People for the American Way
        (organization), H3236 [13MY]
  Reports filed
    Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on
        Protection of Freedom of Religion:  Committee on Rules (House)
        (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), H4054 [3JN]
    Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act:
        Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105-534),
        H3246 [13MY]
    Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion:
        Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-
        543), H3487 [19MY]
    Freedom From Religious Persecution Act:  Committee on International
        Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), H2051 [1AP]
    ------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-
        480), H3023 [11MY]
    ------ Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept.
        105-480), H3023 [11MY]
    Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act:  Committee
        on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105-556), H4054
        [3JN]
    ----- Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1244), S1069 [26FE]
  Revenue Procedure 
    IRS distribution of assets upon dissolution of tax-exempt
        organizations, H4001 [3JN]
  Sermons
    Black History Month:  Juanita Yates, S1029 [25FE]
    ------ Michael Bledsoe, S1025 [25FE]
  Statements
    Constitutional Amendment on Freedom of Religion:  Coalition To
        Preserve Religious Liberty, H3237 [13MY]
    Freedom From Religious Persecution Act:  Dalai Lama, H3269 [14MY]
    ------ Senator Nickles, S12999 [12NO]
  Texts of
    H. Con. Res. 277, commend efforts to obtain the release of New
        Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage, H7457 [9SE]
    H. Res. 430, consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious
        Persecution Act, H3263 [14MY]
    H. Res. 453, consideration of H.J. Res. 78, constitutional amendment
        on protection of freedom of religion, H4069 [4JN]
    H.J. Res. 78, constitutional amendment on protection of freedom of
        religion, H4078 [4JN]
    H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act, H3282-H3288
        [14MY], H10434-H10442 [10OC]
    H.R. 2604, Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act,
        H3999 [3JN]
    S. 1244, Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act,
        S4769 [13MY], H4005 [3JN]
    S. Con. Res. 79, tribute to citizens of Remy, France, for burial of
        Houston Braly and fundraising efforts of the 364th Fighter Group
        for restoration of stained glass windows, S1353 [4MR]
    S. Con. Res. 116, commend efforts to obtain the release of New
        Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage in Panama,
        S10212 [10SE]