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Post-Gazette: Christians in Iraq forced to flee terror, archbishop says
Seeking to show universal concern for religious freedom, the nation's Catholic bishops discussed Thursday federal government policies that they say redefine ministry, but also heard a plea from an Iraqi archbishop who said his country's Christians are being killed or forced to flee.
Journal-Constitution: Atheists to start Georgia lobbying group
A new group will join the bevy of lobbyists trying to peddle influence over Georgia lawmakers next year. But it doesn't have a prayer.
Mother Jones: Chart of the day: God is dead—to Millennials, anyway
Evangelical Christians have long been the foot soldiers of the Republican Party. In 2010, they made up about 36 percent of Republican voters.
AP: Analysis: Dispute with US nuns began decades ago
A conflict that has entangled the Vatican, American bishops and the largest umbrella group for U.S. nuns may seem to have erupted suddenly, but it actually has its roots in decades-old disputes over Roman Catholic teaching.
Wash. Post: Some Mormons separate gay marriage rights from church rites
This summer, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the country will be marching in LGBT pride parades in nine cities, including in D.C.’s Capital Pride parade on June 9.
Baltimore Sun: Three Episcopal priests to be ordained Catholic
The Rev. Jason Catania was ordained an Episcopal priest a dozen years ago.
Star Tribune: Delays may be in past for St. Anthony Islamic center
A proposed Islamic center delayed for months by St. Anthony leaders faces less opposition now.
Huff. Post: Millennials losing faith in God: Survey
More young people are losing faith in God, according to a recent Pew survey.
WSJ: Path to high court clear for gay-marriage case
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday declined to rehear arguments over a California ballot measure banning gay marriage, after previously upholding a district court's rejection of the law.
NYT: Opinion: Hello, Heterogeneity
Between 1948, when American National Election Studies first surveyed the electorate, and 1970, the percentage of voters who were white didn’t change much, ranging from 89 to 91 percent.
CS Monitor: With 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevail
Now that Mitt Romney has officially secured enough delegates with his Texas primary victory to clinch the Republican nomination, Mormons seem like a block of voters the Republicans can count on come November.
RNS: Pulpits tread lightly on politics
With the 2012 election less than six months away, congregations are getting the message that most Americans want to keep houses of worship to keep out of politics (54 percent feel that way), according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Journal Sentinel: Brookfield council approves mosque
The Common Council gave final approval Tuesday for construction of a mosque, the first in Waukesha County.
AP: Shift on marriage energizes immigration activists
President Barack Obama's shift to support gay marriage is energizing young Hispanic voters who have been working side-by-side with gay activists in their push for immigration reform.
Baptist Press: Campbellsville grads hear U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, United States ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, addressed the 248 students who received undergraduate degrees May 5 at Campbellsville University.
LA Times: Mitt Romney makes his case to evangelicals
When it came to evangelicals in this year's primaries, Mitt Romney was most often the rejected suitor — struggling to overcome suspicions about his authenticity as a conservative and his Mormon faith.
WSJ: Shifting views on gay marriage
President Obama has famously said his views on gay marriage are “evolving.”
WSJ: President plants his feet on rapidly shifting terrain
Americans and their institutions have rapidly transformed their views on gay marriage in recent years.
Wash. Post: Advocates of same-sex marriage in Maryland hope to break losing streak
National polls show increasing acceptance of same-sex marriage.
Press Connects: Different ways to pray
Times are changing when the faithful gather to worship.
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