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Iranians' Views Mixed on Political Role for Religious Figures

A Pew Research survey shows that just 40% of Iranians think religious figures should play a large role in politics, while a quarter say religious figures should have some influence, and three-in-ten believe they should have little or no influence. But an overwhelming majority of Iranians say they back the use of Islamic law.
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LGBT Americans and Religion

A new Pew Research report on the attitudes, experiences and values of LGBT Americans finds that religion is a difficult terrain for many. One-third of religiously affiliated LGBT adults say there is a conflict between their religious beliefs and their sexual orientation. And most LGBT Americans see at least one religious institution as unfriendly toward them. The report is part of a larger Pew Research series on LGBT in changing times.
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Same-Sex Marriage in the Courts

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions soon in two potentially groundbreaking same-sex marriage cases. How did the cases get to the Supreme Court, and what could be the implications of the decisions? A December 2012 Pew Research legal analysis provides the context.