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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Joel Katcoff said yesterday they filed the suit in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, N.Y., because they believe that paying chaplains to lead servicemen in prayer is a form of governmental support of religious activity, and therefore unconstitutional. "The state should not take money from its citizens to support religion," Katcoff said...

Author: By Stephen R. Latham, | Title: Law Students File Suit Against Army | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

...Religion in the armed services should be run in a similar manner to the way it is run in the civilian community," Katcoff said...

Author: By Stephen R. Latham, | Title: Law Students File Suit Against Army | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

Gomes said the traditional existence of a chaplain for Congress, the use of religious terminology in the swearing in of presidents, and the references to deity on U.S. coinage are all examples of "the intimacy of government" with religion...

Author: By Stephen R. Latham, | Title: Law Students File Suit Against Army | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

Faust, a devout Catholic, insists on fortifying the three Rs of football-rushing, receptions and kick returns-with a healthy dose of religion. A sign in the locker room proclaims: GOD + EFFORT + DEDICATION BRINGS VICTORY. Although about 15% of Faust's players are non-Catholic, they all pray together after practice. On game days they attend benediction in the school chapel, then gather round a statue of the Virgin Mary to pray again. Before taking the field, at halftime, and again after the game, further prayers are offered. Admits Assistant Coach Jeff Liebert: "I think we do pray...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Moeller High's Holy Rollers | 11/26/1979 | See Source »

...center matches couples by hand according to what is important to each person, Schieck said. Religion, smoking and drinking habits are important primary factors, he added...

Author: By Stephen H. Malloy, | Title: MIT Juniors Start Service To Provide Dates for Students | 11/21/1979 | See Source »

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