a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:791:"<span style="font-size: larger;">The Michigan House will consider allowing faith-based agencies to deny adoptions on religious grounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">Under proposed legislation in the Michigan house faith-based organizations that accept state funding would not be required to perform or assist in adoptions that violate their religious teachings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">For and article on the legislation and the obstacles to passage click on the following story link:</span><br />
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