RELIGION
Addresses
Address to the People of Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, S574-S577 [11FE]
National Prayer Breakfast: President Bush, S540 [8FE]
Tribute to New York City Firefighters: Joseph Finley, E129 [12FE]
Amendments
Clergy: ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits (S. 2431), S3975 [7MY]
Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism (S. Res. 253), S4979 [4JN]
Pledge of Allegiance: reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'' (S. 2690), S10628 [17OC], H6984 [2OC]
Articles and editorials
Beards Were Tied Up, Blue Discarded, E1989 [12NO]
Central Asia Resists Pressure From West To Improve Human Rights, E2080 [15NO]
Christians Face Many Obstacles in Sudan, S9578 [30SE]
Europe's Anti-Israel Excuse, S6243 [27JN], H4382 [9JY]
Evangelist, Christian Radio Host of Answerline, Dies of Heart Attack, E1747 [3OC]
48 Hours in a Chinese Detention Center, E1335 [24JY]
Godforsaken Ruling, H4122 [27JN]
Great Monsignor, E737 [7MY], E881 [22MY], E1263 [16JY]
Gujarat Pogrom Aimed at Reducing Muslims to Second Class Citizens, E1708 [30SE]
Gujarat Riot Toll Could Be Up to 5,000, E1645 [25SE]
In God We Trust Threatened by Pledge Suit—Under the Glass, E1437 [29JY]
In Saudi Arabia, an Extreme Problem, E750 [8MY]
India, Meet Austria-Hungary, E198 [26FE]
India—Allies or Instigators?, E974 [6JN]
Indian Soldiers Kill 376 Kashmiris in January 2002—107 Women, Children Among Killed in Police Custody, E80 [5FE]
Judge Orders Changes in Abstinence Program, E1433 [29JY]
Kashmir Govt. Says Sikh Massacre Samples Faked, E365 [14MR]
Muslims Suffer Bias Even After the Riots, E502 [11AP]
`New' China—Same Old Tricks—Top Communists, Despite Their Denials, Endorse Arrest and Torture of Chinese Christians by the Thousands, E287 [6MR]
New Spate of Attacks Targets Christians, E200 [26FE]
One Nation Under Blank, H4122 [27JN]
``One Nation Under God'', H4122 [27JN]
Police Enters Golden Temple Complex, E2049 [15NO]
Police—Hindu Extremists Hit Church, E194 [26FE]
POTO Misused by Police in Bhat Case, E755 [8MY]
Return of an Ancient Hatred, E652 [29AP]
Sawdust Trail for Low-Caste Hindus?, E2048 [15NO]
Snyder Dies at 53, Advocated Christian Freedom Abroad, E1580 [17SE]
Teng Chunyan—I Am Pleased To Shake Off the Spiritual Shackle of the Falun Gong Cult, H5063 [22JY]
Terrorism of the Indian Government, E1553 [11SE]
Truth About the Train Incident, E328 [12MR]
Try the Sudan Model for Inspections in Iraq, S9578 [30SE]
Bills and resolutions
Arab countries: urge Egypt and other Arab governments not to allow their government-controlled television stations to broadcast any program that lends legitimacy to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion (see S. Con. Res. 158), S11214 [15NO] (see S. Res. 366), S11736 [20NO] (see H. Con. Res. 521), H9128 [22NO]
Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 50), S10677 [17OC]
China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 447), H5453 [24JY]
Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see S.J. Res. 43), S7900 [1AU] (see H.J. Res. 108), H5790 [25JY]
———religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 2572), S4839 [23MY]
———restore first amendment protections of religion and speech (see H.R. 4922), H3513 [12JN]
Clergy: ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits (see S. 2431), S3625 [1MY]
———tribute to the contributions that military chaplains make to members of the Armed Forces and their families (see H.R. 5016), H3927 [25JN]
Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 1924), S545 [8FE]
———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), complete congressional action (see H. Res. 539), H6418 [19SE]
Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 315), H201 [6FE]
Constitutional amendments: reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see S.J. Res. 39), S6127 [26JN]
Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 5064), H4350 [8JY]
Dept. of State: enhance U.S. diplomacy in predominantly Muslim countries (see S. 2458), S3900 [6MY]
———promote national security by expanding international educational and cultural exchange programs with the Islamic world (see S. 2505), S4199 [10MY]
Discrimination: condemn all acts of discrimination and violence and support the No Room for Racism campaign (see H. Res. 345), H227 [7FE]
Eddy, Mary Baker: tribute (see S. 145), S9033 [23SE] (see H. Con. Res. 458), H5997 [26JY]
Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 335), H78 [24JA]
Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 248), S3165 [23AP] (see S. Res. 253), S3435 [25AP] (see H. Res. 393), H1483 [18AP]
Iran: encourage respect for rights of religious and ethnic minorities, and deter support for international terrorism and furthering its weapons of mass destruction programs (see H.R. 5540), H6983 [2OC]
Israel: acceptance of existence of Israel by Arab leaders (see H. Con. Res. 369), H1090 [20MR]
Law enforcement: provide incentives for State laws mandating the reporting of child abuse by certain individuals (see H.R. 5313), H5996 [26JY]
Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Society, Inc.: tribute (see S. 145), S9033 [23SE] (see H. Con. Res. 458), H5997 [26JY]
National Day of Prayer and Fasting: designate (see S. Con. Res. 155), S10844 [12NO] (see S. Res. 340), S10443 [15OC]
Native Americans: protect sacred Native American Federal lands from significant damage (see H.R. 5155), H4930 [18JY]
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against recent escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination directed against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Res. 469), H4325 [27JN]
Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 292), S6127 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 430; H. Res. 459, 466), H4069 [26JN]
———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 459), consideration (see H. Res. 463), H4064 (see H. Res. 463), H4067 [26JN]
———constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 102), H4068 [26JN] (see H.J. Res. 103, 104), H4325 [27JN]
———reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'' (see S. 2690), S6250 [27JN]
———urge the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of recitation (see H. Con. Res. 428), H4068 [26JN]
Russia: condition any bilateral trade agreements on the protection of religious freedoms and emigration, within the context of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment (see S. Res. 234), S2485 [10AP]
Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (see S. 3075), S10117 [8OC] (see H.R. 5531), H6982 [2OC]
Taxation: clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property (see S. 2200), S2950 [18AP] (see H.R. 4156), H1200 [10AP]
———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see S. 2886), S7900 [1AU]
———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3685), H141 [5FE]
Ten Commandments: defend (see H.R. 3895), H780 [7MR]
Turkey: reopening of Orthodox Theological School of Halki in order to promote religious freedom (see H. Con. Res. 345), H833 [12MR]
Broadcasts
Profile—The Vishwa Hindu Parishad: Rajyasri Rao, BBC, E797 [14MY]
Essays
Letter From the Balcony: Gabriel Erem, E833 [17MY]
Homilies
Red Mass: Wilton D. Gregory, E1821-E1823 [11OC]
Hymns
``When Sudden Terror Tears Apart,'' Carl P. Daw, Jr., E683 [2MY]
Letters
Civil liberties violations of Sikhs by India: Council of Khalistan, E1707 [30SE]
Cultural Bridges Act: Alan Kumamoto and Sherry L. Mueller, National Council for International Visitors, S4205 [10MY]
———Alex J. Plinio, AFS-USA, Inc., S4204 [10MY]
———Dan E. Davidson, American Councils for International Education, S4204 [10MY]
———Institute of International Education, S4205 [10MY]
———John Wilhelm, World Study Group, S4205 [10MY]
———Kenton W. Keith, Alliance for International and Cultural Exchange, S4203 [10MY]
———Robert Chase, World Learning (organization), S4205 [10MY]
———Robert J. Brennan, American Institute for Foreign Study, S4204 [10MY]
———Stephen F. Moseley, Academy for Educational Development, S4204 [10MY]
———Tim Honey, Sister Cities International (organization), S4205 [10MY]
———William A. Rugh, America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., S4203 [10MY]
Hostilities between India and Pakistan: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1080 [18JN]
Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act: D. James Kennedy, Coral Ridge Ministries, H6246 [12SE]
———Daniel Lapin, Toward Tradition (organization), H6246 [12SE]
———Floyd H. Flake, H6246 [12SE]
———James C. Dobson, Focus on the Family (organization), H6246 [12SE]
———Raymond L. Flynn, H6247 [12SE]
———Richard D. Land, Southern Baptist Convention, H6247 [12SE]
Human rights violations in Kazakhstan: several Senators and Representatives, E74 [5FE]
Indian civil liberties violations of religious minorities: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1386 [25JY]
Normal trade relations status for Vietnam contingent upon free emigration policies: Felice Gaer, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H5105 [23JY]
Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers' Benefit Act: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, S3976 [7MY]
———Steve Young, Fraternal Order of Police, S3975 [7MY]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S3976 [7MY]
Religious opposition to legalized gambling: several religious leaders, H2205-H2207, H2209-H2211 [8MY]
Lists
Alliance for International and Cultural Exchange member organizations, S4203 [10MY]
Chaplains who served with the Chaplain Emergency Response Team (CERT) at the World Trade Center, H836 [13MR]
Guam San Dimas Catholic Church pastors, E1714 [2OC]
Original cosponsors of S. 2690, reaffirmation of Pledge of Allegiance reference to ``one Nation under God'', S6225 [27JN]
Pamphlets
Khalistan Martyrs Day, E1275 [16JY]
Poems
``Look, God I Have Never Spoken to You,'' Bev Freeman, E1034 [13JN]
``Our American Birthright,'' Roy S. Moore, E1254 [15JY]
Press releases
Declare India a Terrorist Nation—It Sponsors Domestic and International Terror: Council of Khalistan, E133 [12FE]
5 Dalits Murdered on Rumor of Cow Killing: Council of Khalistan, E1992 [12NO]
In Memory of S. Sukhbir Singh Osan: Council of Khalistan, E79 [5FE]
In Memory of Those Killed in Last Year's Attack on the U.S.: Council of Khalistan, E1589 [17SE]
India Police Fire at Peaceful Sikh Protestors: Council of Khalistan, E1645 [25SE]
Killing of Over 540 Muslims by Hindu Militants Parallels 1984 Massacre of Sikhs: Council of Khalistan, E324 [12MR]
Mail Censorship in ``World's Largest Democracy'': Council of Khalistan, E1877 [17OC]
S. Gurtej Singh Exposes Indian Tyranny at Seminar: Council of Khalistan, E1706 [30SE]
Sikh Activist Arrested in Canada and England at Behest of Indian Government—India Terrorizing Sikhs Internationally: Council of Khalistan, E426 [21MR]
Sikhs Observe Khalistan Martyrs Day—Sikhs Never Forgive or Forget Attack on Golden Temple: Council of Khalistan, E1032 [13JN]
Sikhs Suffered the Most After the Attacks—Council of Khalistan Condemns Attacks, Calls for End to Violence Against Minorities: Council of Khalistan, E1594 [17SE]
Proclamations
Tribute to Trinity Christian Academy: Representative Ney, E1019 [12JN]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: tribute to opening of schools to girls, E428, E431 [21MR], E446, E452, E453 [9AP], E514, E519 [12AP]
Albany, KY: anniversary of Clear Fork Baptist Church, E451 [9AP]
Albany, NY: anniversary of Maimonides Hebrew Day School, E1000 [7JN]
Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1015 [12JN]
Arab countries: urge Egypt and other Arab governments not to allow their government-controlled television stations to broadcast any program that lends legitimacy to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, E2123 [22NO]
Asia: hostilities between India and Pakistan, E1080 [18JN]
Azerbaijan: re-registration campaign for religious organizations, E436 [21MR]
Bay City, MI: anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church-Amelith, E1121 [21JN]
Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of Temple Emanu-El, E1018 [12JN]
Bellomo, Anthony J.: Ministry and Liturgy (publication) Liturgical Artist of the Year award recipient, E609 [23AP]
Bethesda, MD: dedication of Covenant Hall, E718 [3MY]
Bronx, NY: anniversary of Epworth United Methodist Church, E1997 [14NO]
Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Cedar International Fellowship Church, E956 [5JN]
———tribute to ``What I Shall Render Ministries'', E298 [7MR]
Broussard, Kristie: Diocese of Lafayette, LA, Spirit of America Award recipient, E1652 [25SE]
Carrollton, IL: anniversary of Carrollton First Baptist Church, E1214 [9JY]
Catholic Home Bureau: tribute, E1637 [23SE]
Catholic Schools Week: observance, E6 [23JA], E26 [24JA], E61 [29JA], E145 [14FE]
Center for Spiritual Renewal (organization): tribute to National Solemn Assembly, E1870 [15OC]
China, People's Republic of: persecution of Christians, E286 [6MR]
———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, E426 [21MR], E466 [9AP]
———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (H. Con. Res. 188), H5059-H5064 [22JY], H5096 [23JY], E1322 [24JY], E1370 [25JY], E1468 [29JY]
Cincinnati, OH: anniversary of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, E1642 [25SE]
———tribute to Archbishop Moeller High School, E1948 [21OC]
———tribute to Archbishop Moeller High School Student Government, E1943 [21OC]
Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (H.J. Res. 108), E1374 [25JY]
———restore first amendment protections of religion and speech (H.R. 4922), E1036 [13JN]
Clergy: ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits (H.R. 3297), H3393-H3395 [11JN], E1030, E1036 [13JN]
———ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits (S. 2431), H3399 [11JN]
Cleveland, OH: anniversary of St. Nicholas Croatian Byzantine Church, E1669 [26SE]
Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Wilkerson Chapel, E698 [3MY], E746 [8MY]
Columbia, SC: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, H6789 [1OC]
Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), H1750 [30AP], E1741 [3OC], E1872 [15OC]
Congress: legislative priorities, H1344 [17AP]
———National Prayer Breakfast, H204 [7FE], E129 [12FE]
———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (H. Con. Res. 315), H2091 [2MY], E1693 [30SE]
Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ``separation of church and state'', H4659-H4664 [15JY]
Council of Khalistan: anniversary, E1865 [11OC]
Courts: order of Federal judge to cover the plaque of the Ten Commandments in the Chester County, PA, courthouse, H1772 [1MY]
Crawfordsville, IN: dedication of Ten Commandments monument to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1693 [30SE]
Crime: condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, E1594 [17SE]
———exempt adult siblings, grandparents, and religious persons from prohibition on taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H1370-H1372 [17AP]
Dacula, GA: tribute to Hebron Baptist Church children's theater group, E817 [16MY]
Dept. of Labor: tribute to efforts to integrate community and faith-based organizations into Federal employment and training services, E1741 [3OC]
———tribute to efforts to integrate faith-based and community organizations into employment and training services, E1872 [15OC]
Detroit, MI: anniversary of Fellowship Chapel, E977 [6JN]
———tribute to Perfecting Church, E967 [6JN]
Dickinson, TX: anniversary of Faith United Methodist Church, E1301 [18JY]
Discrimination: condemn all acts of discrimination and violence and support the No Room for Racism campaign (H. Res. 345), E117 [7FE]
Donaghy, James and Colleen: Catholic Home Bureau Child of Peace Award recipient, E1637 [23SE]
DuBois, IL: anniversary of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, E1228 [10JY]
East Chicago, IN: anniversary of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, E363 [14MR]
East Orange, NJ: anniversary of Imani Baptist Church of Christ, Inc., E1983 [12NO]
Eddy, Mary Baker: tribute (H. Con. Res. 458), H6527, H6528 [24SE]
Education: teaching of evolution as fact or theory, H4527 [11JY]
———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 335), H92-H96 [29JA], E63, E65 [4FE]
Eggertsville, NY: anniversary of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1767 [4OC]
Eid ul-Adha: observance of Muslim holiday, E205 [26FE]
Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism, E652 [29AP]
———condemn rise in anti-Semitism (H. Res. 393), H4380-H4387 [9JY], E1226, E1228 [10JY], E1235 [11JY], E1248 [12JY], E1286 [17JY], E1308 [22JY], E1398 [25JY]
Falls Church, VA: anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, E1062 [14JN]
Finucane, Patrick: release of British police report on murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, E2126 [22NO]
Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, H59-H62 [24JA]
Frederick, MD: display of Ten Commandments in city-owned park, H4659 [15JY]
Frederick, Penny: Diocese of Lafayette, LA, Spirit of America Award recipient, E1652 [25SE]
Gambling: religious opposition to legalized gambling, H2205, H2208 [8MY]
Gary, IN: tribute to First Baptist Church, E157 [14FE]
Guam: celebration of San Dimas Feast Day in Malesso, E1700 [30SE]
———rededication of San Dimas Catholic Church in Malesso, E1714 [2OC]
Hamtramck, MI: tribute to firefighters' St. Florian celebration, E870 [22MY]
Harrisburg, PA: anniversary of Calvary United Methodist Church, E1521 [5SE]
Hartford, CT: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy (organization), E779 [10MY]
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion: tribute to first rabbinic ordination, E711 [3MY]
Henry, Patrick: religious beliefs, H1270 [11AP]
Hilton Head, SC: anniversary of Queen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1244 [11JY]
Holland, MI: anniversary of Holland Christian Schools, H1610 [24AP]
Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Armenian Evangelical Church, E1663 [26SE]
Hopewell, VA: anniversary of St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church, E1586 [17SE]
Hourani, Jameel: Los Angeles, CA, St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral Man of the Year award recipient, E1782 [8OC]
Houston, TX: anniversary of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E235 [28FE]
———anniversary of New Faith Church, E289 [6MR]
———anniversary of Woodland Christian Church, E224 [28FE]
———tribute to South Post Oak Baptist Church Fountain of Praise, E1461 [29JY]
Iceland: human rights violations, E1215 [9JY]
India: anniversary of attack on Sikh temples in Amritsar, E1032 [13JN], E1275 [16JY], E1391 [25JY]
———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, H3612 [18JN], E85 [5FE], E133 [12FE], E194, E198, E200 [26FE], E324, E328 [12MR], E502 [11AP], E755 [8MY], E796 [14MY], E1385 [25JY], E1417 [29JY], E2048 [15NO]
———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E88 [5FE], E364 [14MR], E426 [21MR], E1705, E1706 [30SE], E1867 [15OC], E1877 [17OC], E1988 [12NO], E2049 [15NO]
———condemn attack on Swaminarayan Temple in Gujarat, E1671 [26SE], E1682, E1708 [30SE]
———elections in Jammu and Kashmir, H7890 [10OC]
———elections in Kashmir, H6242 [12SE]
———human rights violations, E1552 [11SE]
———human rights violations of Dalits, E1992 [12NO]
———human violations of religious minorities, E1620 [19SE], E1645 [25SE]
———mail censorship against Council of Khalistan, E1877 [17OC]
———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E457 [9AP], E479 [10AP]
———U.S. policy, E974 [6JN], E1535 [10SE], E1550 [11SE]
Iran: human rights violations of Bahais, E1906 [17OC], E2020 [14NO]
J.R. United Industries: tribute to contributions toward uniforms relative to opening of schools to girls in Afghanistan, H1342 [17AP]
Jenkintown, PA: anniversary of Jenkintown United Methodist Church, E1861 [11OC]
Jews: treatment in the Middle East and Europe, E833 [17MY]
Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E74 [5FE], E918 [24MY], E2080 [15NO]
Kurland, Edwin (Max): Chicago, IL, St. Patrick Academy Crystal Shamrock Award recipient, E1832 [11OC]
Kyrgyzstan: human rights violations, E430 [21MR]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart, E1139 [24JN]
Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to Knights of Columbus St. Cabrini Council Number 3472, E1453 [29JY]
Luotto, Marilyn: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1870 [15OC]
Lutheran Fellowship Association of the Saginaw Valley: anniversary, E2033 [14NO]
Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Macomb County Interfaith Caregivers (organization), E2040 [14NO]
Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Society, Inc.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 458), H6527, H6528 [24SE]
McKenna, Joan: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1873 [15OC]
Melgoza, Zenaida: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1869 [15OC]
Miami, FL: tribute to Interfaith Solidarity With Israel Rally, H4074 [27JN]
Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, E615 [24AP]
Money: support continued use of ``In God We Trust'' on U.S. currency, E1437 [29JY]
Montrose, CO: tribute to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Relief Society, E1904 [17OC]
Murry, Michael J.: Milwaukee, WI, St. Josaphat Basilica Franciscan Hope Award recipient, E1756 [4OC]
Napolitano, George: Holy Name Society Immaculate Conception Parish Man of the Year award recipient, E791 [14MY]
Nashville, TN: anniversary of St. Edward Church and School, E206 [26FE]
National Bible Week: observance, E2061 [15NO]
National Day of Prayer: observance, H2091 [2MY], E696, E711 [3MY]
Native Americans: protect sacred Native American Federal lands from significant damage (H.R. 5155), E1293 [18JY]
———protect sacred sites located within the Valley of the Chiefs, MT (H.R. 2085), H1472 [18AP], E605 [23AP]
———protection of sacred sites on Federal lands, E578, E592 [18AP]
New Britain, CT: anniversary of Congregation Tephereth Israel, E1806 [9OC]
New Brookland, SC: anniversary of Brookland Baptist Church, H1293 [16AP]
New Haven, CT: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1676 [30SE]
New York, NY: anniversary of Church of the Blessed Sacrament, E2000 [14NO]
———anniversary of Unity Fellowship Church Movement of New York, E773 [10MY]
———anniversary of YMCA, E901 [24MY]
Nobel Prize: nomination of Thich Quang Do and Van Ly for peace, H40 [24JA]
Northern Ireland: anniversary of ``Bloody Sunday'' incident between Catholic protesters and British soldiers, E54 [29JA]
Oakland County, MI: tribute to Mar Addai Chaldean Church Festival, E1185 [28JN]
Pakistan: condemn terrorist bombing of Protestant church in Islamabad, E416 [21MR]
———presence of Islamic alliance members in parliament, E2130 [22NO]
———treatment of domestic terrorism, H2516 [16MY]
Pasadena, CA: anniversary of First Lutheran Church, E925 [24MY]
Peoria, IL: anniversary of St. Francis Medical Center, E1264 [16JY]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of Church of the Epiphany, E1360 [25JY]
Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H4024, H4030, H4045-H4051, H4056-H4058 [26JN], H4078 [27JN], H4659 [15JY], E1169 [27JN], E1187 [28JN], E1217-E1219 [9JY], E1254 [15JY], E1278 [16JY], E1437 [29JY]
———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 459), H4073, H4074, H4075, H4125-H4136 [27JN], E1200 [8JY], E1217 [9JY]
———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 459), consideration (H. Res. 463), H4121-H4125 [27JN]
———constitutional amendment on recitation (H.J. Res. 103), H4130 [27JN]
———reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'', E1899 [17OC]
———reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'' (S. 2690), H6885 [1OC], H7028-H7030 [7OC], E1799 [8OC]
Pomerleau, Daniel: detainment by Chinese Government, E1335 [24JY]
Pontiac, MI: anniversary of All Saints Episcopal Church, E1702 [30SE]
Pottstown, PA: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E594 [22AP]
Public welfare programs: expand participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, E977 [6JN], E1433 [29JY]
Pueblo, CO: anniversary of St. John Neumann Catholic School, E883 [22MY]
Richmond, CA: anniversary of Salesian High School, E675 [2MY]
Rosh Hashanah: observance, E1519 [5SE]
San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Network Ministries, E1786 [8OC]
San Mateo, CA: anniversary of Temple Beth El, E243 [28FE]
Santa Ana, CA: tribute to First Baptist Church picnic and barbecue honoring veterans, H4359 [9JY]
Saudi Arabia: impact of religion on human rights conditions, E750 [8MY]
Smyrna, TN: anniversary of Stones River Baptist Church, E1619 [19SE]
Sudan: civil liberties violations of religious minorities, H944 [19MR]
———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 5531), H7102-H7109 [7OC], E1835, E1836 [11OC]
———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), H2095-H2098 [2MY], H6408 [19SE], H6544 [24SE], H6770 [26SE], E1626 [19SE]
Swansea, IL: anniversary of Catholic Knights and Ladies of Illinois, E1510 [5SE]
Taxation: clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property (H.R. 4156), H1299-H1302 [16AP], E560 [17AP]
———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (H.R. 2357), H6133 [10SE], H6245-H6248 [12SE], H6298-H6301 [17SE], H6413-H6416 [19SE], H6771-H6773 [26SE], H6780 [30SE], H6912-H6920 [1OC], E1735, E1738, E1744, E1746 [3OC], E1751 [4OC], E1798 [8OC]
———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools, H2448-H2453 [14MY], H2502, H2509 [15MY], H2934-H2940 [22MY]
———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 3685), E84 [5FE]
Ten Commandments: defend, H646 [28FE]
———defend (H.R. 3895), H1204 [11AP]
Toledo, OH: anniversary of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, E1089 [18JN]
United Way: tribute to support of Boy Scouts, H1076 [20MR]
Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1181 [28JN]
Valley Stream, NY: anniversary of Congregation Tree of Life, E1488 [4SE]
WALK-Radio (Patchogue, NY): anniversary, H1310 [16AP]
WAYM-Radio (Nashville, TN): anniversary, E207 [26FE]
West Columbia, SC: anniversary of Brookland Baptist Church, E1115 [20JN]
Whiting, IN: anniversary of St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church, E518 [12AP]
WJR-Radio (Detroit, MI): anniversary, E700 [3MY]
Woodbridge, CT: anniversary of Congregation B'nai Jacob, E1878 [17OC]
Woodmere, NY: tribute to the Woodmere Sisterhood (organization) of Congregation Sons of Israel, E745 [8MY]
World Sabbath Day: observance, E51 [29JA]
Youth Need Prime Time (organization): tribute, H1750 [30AP]
Remarks in Senate
Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S5533 [13JN]
Arab countries: urge Egypt and other Arab governments not to allow their government-controlled television stations to broadcast any program that lends legitimacy to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion (S. Res. 366), S11790, S11791 [20NO]
Blackwood, NJ: tribute to Knights of Columbus St. Jude's Council Number 12092, S2178 [20MR]
China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, S9226 [25SE]
———U.S. policy, S9839 [2OC]
Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (S.J. Res. 43), S7858, S8020 [1AU], S8036 [3SE]
———religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 2572), S4865 [23MY]
Clergy: ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits (S. 2431), S3627 [1MY], S3975, S3976 [7MY], S4486 [16MY], S5252 [7JN], S5442 [12JN]
Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), S7843 [1AU], S8914 [19SE], S9093-S9095 [24SE], S10993-S10997 [14NO]
———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (H.R. 7), unanimous-consent request, S6230 [27JN], S9094 [24SE], S10993-S10996 [14NO]
———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 1924), S546 [8FE], S10604 [17OC]
Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, S537 [8FE]
Constitutional amendments: reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (S.J. Res. 39), S6107, S6108 [26JN]
Dept. of State: enhance U.S. diplomacy in predominantly Muslim countries (S. 2458), S3901 [6MY]
———promote national security by expanding international educational and cultural exchange programs with the Islamic world, S5192 [6JN]
———promote national security by expanding international educational and cultural exchange programs with the Islamic world (S. 2505), S4200, S4202 [10MY]
Detroit, MI: anniversary of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, S11210 [15NO]
Eddy, Mary Baker: tribute (H. Con. Res. 458), S9350 [25SE]
———tribute (S. Con. Res. 145), S9049 [23SE]
Europe: condemn rise in anti-Semitism, S6243 [27JN]
———condemn rise in anti-Semitism (S. Res. 248), S3173 [23AP]
———condemn rise in anti-Semitism (S. Res. 253), S4979, S4980 [4JN]
Faith: role of faith in people's lives, S537-S540 [8FE]
Foreign policy: congressional delegation trip to Brazil, South Africa, Mauritius, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Italy, S9573-S9578 [30SE]
Georgia, Republic of: human rights violations, S3300 [24AP]
Israel: historical and theological basis for territorial claims, S1427-S1430 [4MR]
Jewish Heritage Week: observance, S3162 [23AP]
Jewish National Fund (organization): anniversary, S8616 [13SE]
Kentucky Refugees Ministries, Inc.: tribute, S4384 [15MY]
Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Society, Inc.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 458), S9350 [25SE]
———tribute (S. Con. Res. 145), S9049 [23SE]
Musharraf, Pervez: address by President of Pakistan, S574 [11FE]
National Bible Week: observance, S11569 [19NO]
National Day of Prayer and Fasting: designate (S. Con. Res. 155), S11147 [14NO]
Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S6084, S6089-S6091, S6100-S6105 [26JN], S6231, S6233, S6237 [27JN], S6306-S6309, S6311 [28JN], S6731 [15JY]
———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 292), S6105-S6112 [26JN]
———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 292), unanimous-consent request, S6105 [26JN]
———reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'' (S. 2690), S6225-S6228 [27JN], S10628, S10629 [17OC]
———reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'' (S. 2690), unanimous-consent agreement, S6224 [27JN]
Russia: condition any bilateral trade agreements on the protection of religious freedoms and emigration, within the context of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment (S. Res. 234), S2490 [10AP]
San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Third Baptist Church, S10670 [17OC]
Stratford, CT: anniversary of First Baptist Church, S2575 [11AP]
Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (H.R. 5531), S10232 [9OC]
———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 180), unanimous-consent request, S380 [5FE], S3972 [7MY]
Taxation: clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property (H.R. 4156), S3836, S3887 [2MY]
———clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property (S. 2200), S2957 [18AP]
———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (S. 2886), S7952 [1AU]
Thanksgiving Day: observance, S11687-S11689, S11693 [20NO]
Wilmington, DE: tribute to Big Quarterly independent black church festival, S7885 [1AU]
Reports filed
Community Solutions Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 7) (S. Rept. 107-211), S6867 [16JY]
Condemn Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 253), S4838 [23MY]
Consideration of H. Res. 459, Circuit Court Decision on Pledge of Allegiance Inclusion of Phrase ``Under God'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 107-538), H4064, H4067 [26JN]
Pledge of Allegiance Reaffirmation of Reference to ``One Nation Under God'': Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 2690) (H. Rept. 107-659), H6302 [17SE]
Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers' Benefit Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 107-384), H1151 [9AP]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2431), S3842 [2MY]
Resolutions by organizations
Anti-Semitic Violence in Europe: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, H4383 [9JY]
Statements
How the Words ``Under God'' Came To Be Added to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Knights of Columbus, E1899 [17OC]
Human Rights in China and Tibet: Tracy Zhao, H5064 [22JY]
Indian Government Genocide Against the Sikh Nation Continues to This Day: Council of Khalistan, E1391 [25JY]
Sangh Parivar Actions Communalising Adivasi Area: Joseph D. Souza and John Dayal, All India Christian Council, E85 [5FE]
Tribute to George G. Higgins: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E881 [22MY]
———U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, E880 [22MY]
Vaisakhi Message to the Sikh Nation: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E457 [9AP], E479 [10AP]
Summaries
Charity Aid, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act (S. 1924), S555 [8FE]
Tables
Political candidates appearing before religious congregations, H6918 [1OC]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 188, persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by the People's Republic of China, H5059 [22JY]
H. Con. Res. 458, tribute to Mary Baker Eddy and the Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Society, Inc., H6527 [24SE]
H. Res. 335, tribute to Catholic schools, H92 [29JA]
H. Res. 393, condemn rise in anti-Semitism in Europe, H4380 [9JY]
H. Res. 459, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H4125 [27JN]
H. Res. 463, consideration of H. Res. 459, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H4121 [27JN]
H.R. 2357, Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act, H6913 [1OC]
H.R. 3297, Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers' Benefit Act, H3393 [11JN]
H.R. 4156, Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act, H1299 [16AP]
H.R. 5531, Sudan Peace Act, H7102-H7104 [7OC]
S. 1924, Charity Aid, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, S546-S555 [8FE]
S. 2431, Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers' Benefit Act, S3976 [7MY], H3399 [11JN]
S. 2458, enhance U.S. diplomacy in predominantly Muslim countries, S3901 [6MY]
S. 2505, Cultural Bridges Act, S4201 [10MY]
S. 2690, reaffirm Pledge of Allegiance reference to ``one Nation under God'', S6227 [27JN], H7028 [7OC]
S. 2690, reaffirm reference to ``one Nation under God'' in Pledge of Allegiance, S10628 [17OC]
S. Con. Res. 145, tribute to Mary Baker Eddy and the Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Society, Inc., S9048 [23SE]
S. Con. Res. 155, National Day of Prayer and Fasting, S10845 [12NO], S11147 [14NO]
S. Con. Res. 158, urge Egypt and other Arab governments not to allow their government-controlled television stations to broadcast any program that lends legitimacy to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, S11215 [15NO]
S. Res. 234, condition any bilateral trade agreements with Russia on the protection of religious freedoms and emigration, within the context of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, S2489 [10AP]
S. Res. 248, condemn rise in anti-Semitism in Europe, S3173 [23AP]
S. Res. 253, condemn rise in anti-Semitism in Europe, S3449 [25AP], S4980 [4JN]
S. Res. 292, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S6105, S6132 [26JN]
S. Res. 340, National Day of Prayer and Fasting, S10449 [15OC]
S. Res. 366, urge Egypt and other Arab governments not to allow their government-controlled television stations to broadcast any program that lends legitimacy to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, S11740, S11791 [20NO]
S.J. Res. 43, constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto, S8020 [1AU]
S.J. Res. 50, encourage Central Asian countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations, S10728 [17OC]
Transcripts
James David Ford Memorial Service, E1407-E1411 [29JY]
Tributes
Mother Teresa, E1969 [31OC]