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March 9th, 2010
11:16 AM ET

Freed from Haiti, missionary returns 'with mixed emotions'

After more than a month in a Haitian jail, American missionary Charisa Coulter - seen above leaving a Port-au-Prince police station - was free Monday night, looking forward to a hot shower and a long night in bed on home soil.

But Coulter's heart remains in Haiti, her father said, because her best friend, Laura Silsby is now alone behind bars. "She came back with mixed emotions," Mel Coulter told CNN affiliate WSVN in Miami, Florida.

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- CNN Belief Blog

Filed under: Uncategorized

March 9th, 2010
11:09 AM ET

Groups protest decision not to re-enroll child of lesbians

A group of about 30 people protested outside the church during Mass.

Gay and lesbian groups are attacking a decision by the archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, not to re-enroll a child in a Catholic school in Boulder, Colorado, next year because the child's parents are lesbians.

The issue centers on the Sacred Heart of Jesus School, where the pre-schooler is currently enrolled.

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- CNN Belief Blog

Filed under: Culture & Science

March 9th, 2010
11:05 AM ET

Who prays before bedtime? Survey sheds light on routines

Your racial and ethnic background can shape many aspects of your life: the type of food you eat, where you live, and your political views.

Now a new survey suggests that how you sleep and what you do before you hit the hay - whether it's pray, watch TV or have sex - varies by ethnic group as well.

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- CNN Belief Blog

Filed under: Culture & Science

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The CNN Belief Blog covers the faith angles of the day's biggest stories, from breaking news to politics to entertainment, fostering a global conversation about the role of religion and belief in readers' lives. It's edited by CNN's Daniel Burke with contributions from Eric Marrapodi and CNN's worldwide news gathering team.

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