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Religious leaders in North Carolina are being arrested in growing numbers to protest new laws they say adversely affect the poor, the aging, and children. \u201cThere is great biblical precedent for people being arrested,\u201d says Rev. Richard Edens. \u201cIt\u2019s a great heritage to be a part of.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Religious leaders in North Carolina are being arrested in growing numbers to protest new laws they say adversely affect the poor, the aging, and children. \u201cThere is great biblical precedent for people being arrested,\u201d says Rev. 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