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(RNS) A coalition of 11 religious student groups at Vanderbilt University are insisting their leaders should be chosen based on shared faith -- the newest front in a growing battle over "religious freedom." By Annalisa Musarra.

Topics: Faith, Leaders & Institutions
Beliefs: Christian - Catholic, Christian - Protestant
Tags: colleges, religious freedom, vanderbilt university

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