2012 in religion

Overview of the events of 2012 in religion

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This is a timeline of events during the year 2012 that relate to religion.

## Events[edit]

* January 8 – The 3:16 game occurs, causing "John 3:16" to become the most searched term on Google.[1]
* January 11 – The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decides that federal discrimination laws do not apply to religious organizations' selection of religious leaders.[2]
* December 25 – In Northern Nigeria, two shootings occur at Christmas Day church services.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Lynch, Rene (January 9, 2012). "John 3:16 message delivered by Tim Tebow's arm". Los Angeles Times.
2. ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-discrimination-laws-do-not-protect-certain-employees-of-religious-groups/2012/01/11/gIQAIbO4qP_story.html
3. ^ Staff, C. N. N. (December 25, 2012). "12 killed in attacks on two churches in Nigeria". CNN.