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Washington State Faces Legal Challenges Over Child Abuse Reporting Law That Impacts Clergy

On Monday, several Orthodox Christian churches, alongside Catholic leaders, filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Washington, challenging a newly passed law that mandates clergy to report child abuse or neglect even if the information is disclosed during the sacrament of confession. This lawsuit highlights a growing tension between religious freedom and mandatory reporting […]

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