First Links – 11.15.11

Obama turns his back on Catholics
Washington Post , Michael Gerson

Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obama’s health-care overhaul
Washington Post , Robert Barnes

In West Virginia, snake handling is still considered a sign of faith
Washington Post , Julia Duin

Studies: Adult stem cells reverse heart damage
CNN , Miriam Falco

Bishops Open Religious Liberty Drive
New York Times , Laurie Goodstein

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