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August 14, 2012 - The Wall Street Journal
WSJ: Survey says Hindus thrive in U.S.
A study of the lifestyles and attitudes of Asian-Americans based on their religion has suggested that Indian-American Hindus are the most educated and best-paid group in the country.
August 06, 2012 - The Washington Post
WaPo: Opinion: Romney should not be afraid to highlight his faith
Concerning Mormons and Republicans, history offers a large helping of irony.
August 06, 2012 - The Detroit News
Detroit News: Michigan nuns ready for showdown with the Vatican
Nuns from Michigan and throughout the nation are assembling in St. Louis this week to prepare their response to a Vatican crackdown that criticized their loyalty and accused them of "radical feminism."
August 05, 2012 - The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun: Asians in North America: 42 percent Christian, 26 percent no religion
Metro Vancouver has been called “the most Asian city outside Asia.”
July 11, 2012 - The Christian Post
Christian Post: Study: Atheists have lowest 'retention rate' compared to religious groups
Those who grow up in an atheist household are least likely to maintain their beliefs about religion as adults, according to a study by Georgetown University's Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).
July 03, 2012 - The Christian Post
Christian Post: World report: Brazil evangelical population, US heat wave, health care, Canada border
According to research released by "Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life" at the end of 2011, Brazil has now become the second most Christian-populated country in the  world.
July 01, 2012 - The Christian Post
Christian Post: Evangelical population explodes in Brazil as Catholic Church shows signs of decline
The evangelical population of Brazil increased by 16 million people over the 10 year period from 2000 to 2010, to 42.3 million, according to census results from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) published Friday.
June 19, 2012 - CNN
CNN: 'Recovering Catholics' reveal spiritual journeys
Kristen Kelly was raised Roman Catholic, attended Catholic elementary school and considered herself a good Catholic, but when she was 21-years-old that changed.
June 18, 2012 - Religion News Service
RNS: Coptic Christian expatriates keep a wary eye on Egyptian elections
Abdel was born into a Muslim family in Egypt but embraced Christianity about 15 years ago. The decision eventually landed him in prison.
June 15, 2012 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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.
June 08, 2012 - The Washington Post
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.
June 08, 2012 - The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Sun: Three Episcopal priests to be ordained Catholic
The Rev. Jason Catania was ordained an Episcopal priest a dozen years ago.
May 30, 2012 - The Christian Science Monitor
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.
May 15, 2012 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Journal Sentinel: Brookfield council approves mosque
The Common Council gave final approval Tuesday for construction of a mosque, the first in Waukesha County.
May 14, 2012 - Baptist Press
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.
May 12, 2012 - Los Angeles Times
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.
May 06, 2012 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Democrat-Gazette: Mormons' numbers in Arkansas surge in past decade
Extensive missionary efforts and a nimble church structure have helped fuel a Southern-tinged "Mormon moment" in Arkansas as the church's numbers have nearly doubled over the past decade, say experts and church leaders.
May 06, 2012 - Press TV
Press TV: The fastest growing religion in America is Islam
Do you know what the fastest growing religion in America is? It isn't Christianity.
May 02, 2012 - The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun: Christians persecuted most, Muslims second: Study
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper is following the lead of the George W. Bush administration and preparing to set up an Office of Religious Freedom, to focus on religious hate around the world.
April 23, 2012 - Religion News Service
RNS: Arranged marriage for Hindus in 21st century America
Kamna Mittal and her husband moved to the Bay Area soon after they were married in India in 2000.
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