Public Religion
In his speech at the Republican National Convention, Romney will need to discuss his Mormon faith without delving into the specifics of Mormon theology. Read more
In his speech at the Republican National Convention, Romney will need to discuss his Mormon faith without delving into the specifics of Mormon theology. Read more
Another sign that religious unaffiliation is taking root in America, especially among the younger generation: now children are going away to atheist summer camp. Read more
This Friday, on NPR's "Tell Me More," Dr. Robert P. Jones discussed the Catholic vote. For the first time, both major political parties have Catholic vice presidential Catholics Read more
The Romney campaign wants to expand its Hispanic voting base. To do so, however, they may need to talk more about immigration and less about social issues. Read more
Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan will offer the closing blessing at the Republican National Convention (assuming it's not derailed by Hurricane Isaac), suggesting that the U.S. Catholic Bishops' denunciation of VP candidate Paul Ryan's proposed bu... Read more
Strong majorities of religious Americans support abortion rights in four of seven circumstances. Read more
The GOP platform will include a plank supporting a ban on the use of foreign law (including Shari'a, or Islamic law) in U.S. courtrooms. Read more
One college professor says that Facebook is inspiring his students to overshare. Read more
How socially conservative are Hispanic Americans, how persuadable are Hispanic Americans on social issues, and how important are these issues to Hispanic American voters? Read more
GOP Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin threw the political world into a tizzy on Sunday morning, when he declared that women could not get pregnant from "legitimate rape," and that abortion should therefore be illegal in all circumstances. Read more
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