Supreme Court Rules Against Christian Group That Bars Gays

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Mon, 06/28/2010 - 11:06am

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A university can legally deny recognition to a Christian student group that bars gays and nonbelievers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday in a case that pitted anti-discrimination principles against religious freedom.

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