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Polish court slaps fine on singer for insulting the Bible [Jan 23, 2012] WARSAW, Poland - A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible ? the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland slaps fine on singer for bashing Bible [Jan 17, 2012] The Associated Press The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible ? the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. Dorota Rabczewska, a singer who uses the stage name Doda, said in a 2009 interview that she doubted the Bible ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland slaps fine on singer who bad-mouthed Bible [Jan 17, 2012] WARSAW, Poland - A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible -- the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bash the Bible, pay fine [Jan 16, 2012] WARSAW, Poland (AP) ? A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible ? the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly... [via YahooNews] More >>

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsPoland slaps fine on singer for bashing Bible [Jan 16, 2012] WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible - the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. [via YahooNews] More >>

Top News Headlines [Jan 16, 2012] WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible - the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland slaps fine on singer for bashing Bible [Jan 16, 2012] The Associated Press The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible ? the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. Dorota Rabczewska, a singer who uses the stage name Doda, said in a 2009 interview that she doubted the Bible ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish court slaps fine on singer for insulting the Bible [Jan 16, 2012] WARSAW, Poland - A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible ? the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland slaps fine on singer for bashing Bible [Jan 16, 2012] A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible ? the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish party wants crucifix in parliament removed [Nov 10, 2011] A new left-wing party in Poland demanded Wednesday the removal of a crucifix that hangs in parliament, a move seen by many citizens in the mainly Roman Catholic country as a provocative challenge to a cherished symbol. [via YahooNews] More >>

New Polish party demands removal of crucifix in parliament [Nov 10, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A new left-wing party in Poland demanded Wednesday the removal of a crucifix that hangs in parliament, a move seen by many citizens in the mainly Roman Catholic country as a provocative challenge to a cherished symbol. The party, Palikot?s Movement, filed its request with the new parliamentary speaker, Ewa Kopacz. It argues the crucifix violates a constitutional guarantee of a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish party wants crucifix in parliament removed [Nov 10, 2011] A new left-wing party in Poland demanded Wednesday the removal of a crucifix that hangs in parliament, a move seen by many citizens in the mainly Roman Catholic country as a provocative challenge to a cherished symbol. [via YahooNews] More >>

New Polish party demands removal of crucifix in parliament [Nov 09, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A new left-wing party in Poland has demanded the removal of a crucifix that hangs in parliament, a move seen by many citizens as a provocative challenge to a cherished symbol in the mainly Catholic country. The party, Palikot?s Movement, filed its request Wednesday with the new parliamentary speaker, Ewa Kopacz. It argues the crucifix violates a constitutional guarantee of a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland: Transsexual woman and openly gay man take seats in new parliament in historic change [Nov 09, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland?s newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. Anna Grodzka, who was born a man but underwent a sex change, entered the assembly hall to warm greetings. Several men and women shook her hand, while one male lawmaker kissed her on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Transsexual makes debut in Polish parliament [Nov 08, 2011] A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland's newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland: Transsexual woman and openly gay man take seats in new parliament in historic change [Nov 08, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland?s newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. Anna Grodzka, who was born a man but underwent a sex change, entered the assembly hall to warm greetings. Several men and women shook her hand, while one male lawmaker kissed her on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Transsexual makes debut in new Polish parliament [Nov 08, 2011] A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland's newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Jataka tales add to Buddhist books in Poland [Oct 09, 2011] Warsaw, Oct 9 (IANS) Poland is essentially a Catholic country, but of late the interest in Buddhist literature has been growing for two reasons. One, there is the immense popularity of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and, two, the translation of Buddhist literature into Polish language - the latest being the Jataka tales. [via YahooNews] More >>

AP Interview: Leader of new Polish party says time has come for his brand of liberalization [Oct 08, 2011] WARSAW, Poland ? A surprise in Poland?s election campaign has been the quick rise of a left-wing party that supports gay rights, liberalizing abortion laws, and the greater separation of church and state ? a sign of growing secularization in this conservative, Roman Catholic country. Janusz Palikot, the leader of the left-wing Palikot?s Movement, told The Associated Press Friday that the time ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland joyful as beatification nears [Apr 30, 2011] Warsaw, Poland ? Poles are already calling him John Paul the Great. Across the heavily Roman Catholic country, the faithful are voicing joy and pride as Sunday's beatification of Polish-born Pope John Paul II draws closer. [via YahooNews] More >>