Virginia's religious leaders blast church property bill

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[WAVY.com] February 2, 2005--Virginia's religious leaders today lambasted a bill that affects how property is split up when congregations secede from a church or diocese.

Senate Bill 1305 -- sponsored by Senator Robert Mims -- would give congregations that break away from their denomination leverage to retain control of church property.