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...time since the congressional dispute over his nomination by Lyndon Johnson for Chief Justice. Said Fortas: "There is and can be no doubt, that the First Amendment does not permit the state to require that teaching and learning must be tailored to the principles or prohibitions of any religious sect or dogma...
...dispenses pocket money to him. She pays all the big bills. If they eat out, it is generally the wife who discreetly picks up the restaurant tab. When she throws a temper tantrum, her husband speaks of "flying saucers" at home. In the Hoa Hao sect, a wronged or thwarted wife has been known to tie her husband's hair to a bedpost while he is sleeping, then wake him up and beat him until her wishes are granted...
Inefficient Omission. Unfortunately for Campbell's dream, the Disciples evolved into just another sect, with a more-or-less Congregational theology and structure that united a number of like-minded churches in a voluntary association. But as the Disciples grew in numbers (membership is now about 1,250,000) and expanded their activities, they found it difficult to get along without some kind of central authority. Today the churches operate 117 autonomous missionary and social agencies and 23 colleges, all of which are supported by voluntary contributions. Leaders of the Disciples have long deplored the lack of a policy...
...burned at the stake as a heretic. Taking the chalice as their symbol, his followers founded the Hussite sect, which was based on secular religion and nationalism. In 1618, after Emperor Matthias tried to check the growth of Protestantism, Czech patriots in Prague tossed two imperial officials from the windows of Hradcany Castle. In retaliation, the Habsburg armies crushed the Hussites, executed their leaders, burned Czech Bibles and outlawed the language. Though overwhelmed, the Czechs and Slovaks waged a passive resistance. As Friedrich Schiller later reflected...
...taken firmer control of his party than ever. In a major defeat, Sato's chief opponents, the Socialists, lost at least eight seats. At their expense, gains were made by the small parties, notably the "clean government" Komeito Party (tour seats), which is backed by the Soka Gakkai sect of Buddhists, the Communist Party (three) and the independents (five). It was the last group-plus a trio of reform-minded members of Sato's party-that accounted for the most interesting new faces in Japanese politics...