1960's Religion | Important Events in Religion, 1960–1969
1960
The Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in America is created to coordinate actions among the various Eastern Orthodox groups in the United States.
On January 9, the Protestant Episcopal Church approves the use of artificial birth control.
On April 28, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. (Southern), declares that marital sexual relations without the intent of procreation are not sinful.
1961
On January 20, President John F. Kennedy is inaugurated; he becomes the first Roman Catholic to hold the office.
From January 22 to January 23, the National Council of Churches meets and decides to approve the use of birth control and family planning.
On May 29, in Two Guys from Harrison—Allentown, Inc. v. McGinley the Supreme Court rules that a Pennsylvania law, as presently written, that requires businesses to close on Sunday does not...
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