RELIGION

Addresses

Introduction of Bono at the National Prayer Breakfast: Senator Coleman, E506 [4AP]

National Prayer Breakfast: Bono, E506-E508 [4AP]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H2595 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

Banned in Boston—The Coming Conflict Between Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty, S5417-S5419 [5JN]

Caleb Foote, Law Professor and Pacifist Organizer, 88, Dies, E530 [6AP]

Fremont Sikhs Recall Oppression, E1267 [23JN]

Radicals Raise Khalistan Slogans, E1266 [23JN]

Sikh, Catholic Leaders Meet in New York, E1179 [16JN]

Speaking From the Silence of the Friends of Alexandria Meeting—Quaker Friends at Woodlawn Experience the Continuing Revelation of History, Community, Spirituality, E1049 [8JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: call on government to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 421), S2800 [4AP]

———condemn legal action against citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions (see H. Res. 736), H1196 [28MR]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see S. Res. 444), S3506 [25AP]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 5382), H2585 [11MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops (see H. Res. 804), H2338 [9MY]

Christian Relief Services Charities: anniversary (see H. Res. 770), H1679 [6AP]

Civil liberties: commemorate anniversary and reaffirm the national motto (see H. Con. Res. 411), H3016 [22MY]

Colombia: promote local peace building efforts and recognize efforts of civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity (see H. Res. 822), H2833 [18MY]

Community of Sant'Egidio (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 775), H1742 [25AP]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2784), S4468 [11MY]

Education: encourage States to accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at houses of worship and faith-based organizations (see S. Con. Res. 92), S3894 [2MY]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see S. Res. 354), S211 [26JA] (see S. Res. 364), S446 [1FE] (see H. Res. 657), H24 [31JA]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see S. Res. 493), S5117 [24MY] (see H. Res. 734), H1130 [16MR] (see H. Res. 740), H1196 [28MR]

Hurricanes: commend efforts of faith-based and community organizations in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H. Res. 823), H2961 [19MY]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 101), S5874 [14JN] (see H. Con. Res. 415), H3226 [24MY]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see S. Con. Res. 98), S5659 [8JN] (see H. Con. Res. 412), H3016 [22MY]

Music and dance: recognize the African American Spiritual as a national treasure (see S. Res. 407), S2467 [28MR] (see H. Res. 790), H1980 [2MY]

National Year of the Bible: establish (see H. Con. Res. 431), H4423 [21JN]

Patriotism: commemorate, celebrate, and reaffirm the national motto of the U.S. on the 50th anniversary of formal adoption (see S. Con. Res. 96), S4967 [23MY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see S.J. Res. 35), S3704 [27AP] (see H.J. Res. 85), H2174 [4MY]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (see S. Res. 494), S5230 [25MY] (see H. Res. 848), H3308 (see H. Res. 848), H3361 [25MY]

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see S. Res. 500), S5490 [6JN]

Histories

Brief History of Sinai Temple, E696 [3MY]

Letters

Civil liberties violations of Sikhs: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E159 [15FE]

Full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries: Peter Cory, H2614 [16MY]

Modify travel restrictions to Cuba: Assembly To Promote Civil Society in Cuba, H3921 [14JN]

Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act: Thomas G. Wenski, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, E648 [27AP]

Protect right of military chaplains to pray according to their own beliefs: L.V. Iasiello, Dept. of Defense, H2362 [10MY]

Religious persecution in Afghanistan: Representative Schiff, E470 [30MR]

Removal of Jonathan Stertzbach from Army chaplain post: Representative Walter B. Jones, H197 [8FE]

Lists

Cuban-American Jewish Community members, E419 [28MR]

Volunteer workers assisting children in foreign countries, E501 [4AP]

Poems

``El Maley Rachamin'', E584 [25AP]

Press releases

Daljit Singh Bittu Arrested for Making Speech—Where Is Freedom of Speech in India? Council of Khalistan, E621 [26AP]

Desire for Khalistan Alive and Well in Punjab: Council of Khalistan, E429 [28MR]

Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc.—Faith at Work, E587 [25AP]

Hindu Militants Murdered 38 Sikhs in Cold Blood: Council of Khalistan, E1022 [6JN]

Sikhs Arrested in India for Speaking for Khalistan: Council of Khalistan, E428 [28MR]

Sikhs Commemorate Golden Temple Attack: Council of Khalistan, E1268 [23JN]

Sikhs Will Celebrate Vaisakhi Day: Council of Khalistan, E622 [26AP]

U.S. Muslims Launch Annual Volunteerism Campaign: Council on American-Islamic Relations, E1085 [8JN]

Proclamations

Tribute to Ursuline Sisters' Service to Laredo, TX: Representative Cuellar, E1111 [9JN]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: condemn legal action against citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions (H. Res. 736), H1281-H1283 [29MR], E470 [30MR]

Altadena, CA: anniversary of Metropolitan Baptist Church, E1134 [13JN]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary, E966 [26MY]

Angeli, Raymond S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E727 [4MY]

Arya Samaj Mandir (organization): tribute to Arya Swaranjali event, E702 [3MY]

Atherton, CA: anniversary of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart School, E890 [19MY]

Azusa, CA: anniversary of St. Frances of Rome Church, E349 [14MR]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, E766 [10MY], E957 [24MY]

Boulder City, NV: anniversary of Grace Community Church, E1190 [16JN]

Brentwood, CA: tribute to University Synagogue ``Heroes Among US'' honorees, E790 [10MY]

Capitol Heights, MD: anniversary of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, E289 [7MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (H. Res. 608), H3734-H3736 [12JN]

———condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops (H. Res. 804), H3732-H3734 [12JN]

Chumuckla, FL: consecration of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, E1070 [8JN], E1136 [13JN]

Civil liberties: meeting between U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and representatives of World Sikh Council-America Region, E1178 [16JN]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of St. Andrew Catholic Church, E576 [25AP]

———anniversary of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, E1285 [27JN]

———anniversary of Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E815 [12MY]

———tribute to Council on American-Islamic Relations, E601 [26AP]

Columbia, SC: anniversary of St. Peter's Catholic Church, E1243 [21JN]

Constitution—U.S.: separation of church and State, H1439 [4AP]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to ``Muslims Care'' campaign, E1085 [8JN]

Courts: prohibit funding to enforce district court decision in Hinrichs v. Bosma, H4768-H4770 [28JN]

Cuba: prohibit funding to modify travel restrictions relative to religious activities, H3920-H3922 [14JN]

Cuban-American Jewish Community: tribute, E418 [28MR]

Dept. of Defense: protect right of military chaplains to pray according to their own beliefs, H242 [14FE], H2516, H2563 [11MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for programs that target Muslim and Arab communities for national security investigations, H4768 [28JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, E562 [7AP]

DeWitt, AR: anniversary of Bayou Meto United Methodist Church, E811 [12MY]

Discrimination: recognize importance of free speech and condemn bigotry and religious intolerance in the wake of rioting over Danish newspaper cartoons, H196, H200 [8FE], H240 [14FE]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools, E60 [1FE]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 657), H163, H174-H180 [8FE], E75 [7FE], E172 [15FE], E178 [17FE]

Elizabethtown, IL: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E240 [1MR]

Farrell, PA: anniversary of Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle, Inc., E1131 [13JN]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (H. Res. 740), H2612-H2615 [16MY], E863 [17MY]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Jackson Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ, E883 [19MY]

———anniversary of South Flint Tabernacle, E858 [17MY]

Foley, AL: anniversary of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, E173 [15FE]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding to assist any country in enforcing religious laws having the effect of punishing a victim of sexual assault or rape, H3690, H3691 [9JN]

Freedom of religion: Federal district court ruling on faith-based prisoner rehabilitation program in Iowa, H3914 [14JN]

———protect and preserve, H441 [28FE]

From the Heart Church Ministries, Inc.: anniversary, E919 [22MY], E950 [24MY]

Gold, Philip M.: San Bernardino, CA, Congregation Emanu El Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1017 [6JN]

Greensburg, PA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Emma, E102 [8FE]

Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc.: anniversary, E587 [25AP], E725 [4MY]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, E847 [17MY]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E36 [31JA], E158 [15FE], E427, E429 [28MR], E620, E622 [26AP], E1022 [6JN], E1266, E1267, E1268 [23JN]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E622 [26AP]

Interfaith Older Adult Programs (organization): anniversary, E449 [29MR]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (H. Con. Res. 415), E947 [24MY]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Military Appreciation Day Service, E669 [1MY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E888 [19MY], E920, E921, E923 [22MY], E933, E941 [23MY], E975 [26MY], E1129 [13JN]

Jonesboro, GA: anniversary of Dixon Grove Baptist Church, E296 [7MR]

Lafayette, LA: tribute to Good Hope Baptist Church, E352 [14MR]

Lakewood, OH: anniversary of Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A., Inc., Post 579 of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, E324 [9MR]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, E626 [26AP]

Lincoln, VT: tribute to United Church Sunday School students for fundraising efforts benefiting Heifer International (organization), E48 [1FE]

Lindsborg, KS: anniversary of Messiah Festival, E510 [4AP]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Sinai Temple, E758 [9MY]

Marietta, GA: anniversary of Congregation Etz Chaim, E899 [19MY]

Miami, FL: anniversary of St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, E1256 [23JN]

———Bethel Apostolic Temple anniversary, E470 [30MR]

Mocanaqua, PA: anniversary of Ascension Church, E695 [3MY]

Monmouth, OR: anniversary of First Christian Church, E731 [4MY], E759 [9MY]

Morality and ethics: national objectives priority assignments, H1435-H1439 [4AP]

Nashville, TN: observance of Gospel Music Week, E474 [30MR]

National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc.: anniversary, E1202 [19JN]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H2156 [4MY], E711 [3MY], E737 [5MY]

Norristown, PA: anniversary of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1038 [7JN]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Havenscourt Community Church, E1021 [6JN]

Oklahoma: tribute to Muslims, E744 [5MY]

Orangeburg, SC: anniversary of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, E1162 [15JN]

Overtown, FL: anniversary of Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E333 [9MR]

Pace, FL: tribute to First United Methodist Church sanctuary opening, E1358 [10JY]

Peabody, MA: anniversary of St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, E233 [28FE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of St. Casimir's Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A., Inc., Post #652, E394 [16MR]

Pottstown, PA: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E650 [27AP]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 85), E737 [5MY]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 848), E973 [26MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H4799 [29JN]

Romania: U.S. policy, E335 [9MR]

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (H. Con. Res. 190), H888-H890 [14MR], E373, E380, E381 [15MR]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, E220 [28FE]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Catholic Charities of San Jose refugee resettlement program, E20 [31JA]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church, E699 [3MY]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Congregation Kodimoh, E1051 [8JN]

———anniversary of Sinai Temple, E696 [3MY]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, E1290 [27JN]

Stertzbach, Jonathan: condemn removal as an Army chaplain, H196 [8FE]

Succasunna, NJ: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E57 [1FE]

Thompson, Herbert, Jr.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E133 [14FE]

Volunteer workers: tribute to efforts of volunteers to assist children in foreign countries, E500 [4AP]

West Walworth, NY: anniversary of Zion United Methodist Church, E679 [2MY]

Wilmer, AL: anniversary of Trinity Baptist Church, E386 [16MR]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: call on government to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan (S. Res. 421), S2842 [4AP]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (S. Res. 444), S3524 [25AP]

Bay Area Council for Jewish Rescue and Renewal (organization): tribute to Climate of Trust Program, S976 [9FE]

Cambodia: observance of Khmer New Year, S3416 [24AP]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 677), S1407 [16FE]

Colombia: Lutheran World Relief (organization) observance of Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia, S4792 [18MY]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2784), S4471, S4472 [11MY], S5284 [25MY]

Easter: observance, S3368 [7AP]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S460 [1FE]

Freedom of religion: protect and preserve, S1407-S1409 [16FE]

Gold, Philip M.: San Bernardino, CA, Congregation Emanu El Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, S4330 [10MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain religious minorities from Iraq, S5190 [25MY]

International Women's Day: observance, S1882-S1884 [8MR]

Iran: human rights violations of women, S1884 [8MR]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (S. Con. Res. 98), S5713 [12JN]

Mormon Tabernacle Choir: tribute, S1785 [6MR]

Music and dance: recognize the African American Spiritual as a national treasure (S. Res. 407), S2473 [28MR]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S3997 [4MY]

Patriotism: commemorate, celebrate, and reaffirm the national motto of the U.S. on the 50th anniversary of formal adoption (S. Con. Res. 96), S7443 [12JY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (S.J. Res. 35), S3718-S3721 [27AP]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, S6274 [21JN]

Russia: human rights violations, S208 [26JA]

———protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (S. Res. 500), S5507 [6JN]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy, S5425 [5JN]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (S. Con. Res. 37), S976 [9FE]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarch, S2462 [28MR]

Reports filed

Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2784), S4963 [23MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries: Dail Eireann (lower house of Irish Parliament), H2614 [16MY]

Tribute to Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc.: New York State Assembly, E725 [4MY]

Statements

Faith Reflection on the Federal Budget: Interreligious Working Group on Domestic Human Needs, H1574 [6AP]

Jewish American Heritage Month: Laura Apelbaum and Peggy Pearlstein, Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington, E1130 [13JN]

Palestinian Elections: Israel Zoberman, E263 [2MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 190, protect freedoms of all religious communities in Russia without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards, H888 [14MR]

H. Res. 608, condemn escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China, H3734 [12JN]

H. Res. 657, tribute to Catholic schools, H174 [8FE]

H. Res. 736, condemn legal action against Afghanistan citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions, H1281 [29MR]

H. Res. 740, urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H2612 [16MY]

H. Res. 804, condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops by the People's Republic of China, H3732 [12JN]

S. 2784, Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act, S5285 [25MY]

S. Con. Res. 92, encourage States to accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at houses of worship and faith-based organizations, S3902 [2MY]

S. Con. Res. 96, commemorate, celebrate, and reaffirm the national motto of the U.S. on the 50th anniversary of formal adoption, S4972 [23MY], S7443 [12JY]

S. Con. Res. 98, anniversary of Jerusalem, Israel, reunification, S5672 [8JN]

S. Con. Res. 101, human rights violations of Iranian Bahais, S5879 [14JN]

S. Res. 354, tribute to Catholic schools, S230 [26JA]

S. Res. 364, tribute to Catholic schools, S454, S460 [1FE]

S. Res. 407, recognize the African American Spiritual as a national treasure, S2473 [28MR]

S. Res. 421, call on government of Afghanistan to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan, S2805, S2843 [4AP]

S. Res. 444, American Jewish Committee anniversary, S3516, S3524 [25AP]

S. Res. 493, urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries, S5125 [24MY]

S. Res. 494, condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation, S5257-S5259 [25MY]

S. Res. 500, protect freedoms of all Russian religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards, S5507 [6JN]

S.J. Res. 35, constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer, S3721 [27AP]