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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Religion News: Indiana Republicans to amend 'religious freedom' law Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 7:40 AM Updated Apr 2, 2015 at 7:42 AM Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 7:40 AM Updated Apr 2, 2015 at 7:42 AM » Social News WEEK IN RELIGION Republican legislators in Indiana announced March 30 that they will be working to add language to the recently passed Religious Freedom Restoration Act to ensure that it does not allow for discrimination against gay people. The passage of the RFRA — which prohibits state laws that “burden” a person’s ability to follow his or her religious beliefs — was met with widespread criticism after Gov. Mike Pence signed the act late last month. SURVEY SAYS The 2015 Religious Understandings of Science survey conducted by researcher Elaine Ecklund and colleagues at Rice University’s Religion & Public Life Program found that 48 percent of evangelicals believe that science and religion can work together. The study polled 10,000 Americans on their religious beliefs, focusing on evangelical Christians. GOOD BOOK? ‘Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now’ by Ayaan Hirsi Ali Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a post at Harvard, the brilliant, charismatic and controversial New York Times and Globe and Mail No. 1 bestselling author of “Infidel and Nomad” makes a powerful plea for a Muslim reformation as the only way to end the horrors of terrorism, sectarian warfare and the repression of women and minorities. — Harper THE WORD Mennonite: Mennonites trace their origins to the Swiss Anabaptist movement of the 16th century. Today, there are several kinds of Mennonite communities in North America. Old Order Mennonites are quite similar to the Amish in dress and rejection of modern conveniences, but many other Mennonites wear contemporary clothing, live in urban communities and are distinguished chiefly by a commitment to social justice and a refusal to salute the flag, which they regard as idolatrous. — ReligionStylebook.com RELIGION AROUND THE WORLD According to the CIA World Factbook, the religious makeup of Switzerland is: • Roman Catholic: 38.2 percent • Protestant: 26.9 percent • Other Christian: 5.7 percent • Muslim: 4.9 percent • Other: 1.6 percent • None: 21.4 percent • Unspecified: 1.3 percent — More Content Now MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 7:40 AM Updated Apr 2, 2015 at 7:42 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501