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EVENT TRANSCRIPT March 1, 2006

Religion and International Development: A Conversation with Andrew Natsios

There is growing recognition of the increasingly important role religion plays in U.S. foreign policy, including decisions regarding development aid and humanitarian assistance. What role is religion playing in international development? How are d...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT December 6, 2005

Spirit Wars: American Religion in Progressive Politics

Some of the nation's leading journalists gathered in Key West, Florida, in December 2005 for the Pew Forum's biannual Faith Angle conference on religion, politics and public life. Conference speaker Leigh Eric Schmidt, a professor of religion at P...

LEGAL REPORT December 5, 2005

Believing Without Belonging: Just How Secular Is Europe?

Some of the nation's leading journalists gathered in Key West, Florida, in December 2005 for the Pew Forum's biannual Faith Angle Conference on religion, politics and public life. Conference speaker Grace Davie, who has a chair in the Sociology of...

LEGAL REPORT December 1, 2005

Judicial Faith? Ideology, Religion and the Rule of Law: A Conversation with Noah Feldman

Just weeks before the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Samuel A. Alito, President Bush's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, the Forum held a discussion for journalists and other policy leaders on the role of religion in the judicial confirma...

INTERVIEW November 4, 2005

Islam and Democracy: Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Pew Forum interviewed Dr. Vali Nasr following a roundtable on Islam and democracy co-sponsored by the Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Nasr is a professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate ...

INTERVIEW October 21, 2005

In God's Name? Evaluating the Links between Religious Extremism and Terrorism

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life interviewed Dr. Robert A. Pape on Oct. 21, 2005, following the roundtable on "In God's Name? Evaluating the Links between Religious Extremism and Terrorism," co-sponsored by the Forum and the C...

POLL October 17, 2005

Reaction to Harriet Miers' Nomination: Less Support for Miers than for Roberts

Download this Fact Sheet (22K .pdf) Nearly two weeks after the announcement of the selection of Harriet Miers to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, controversy continues to surround the nomination. Recent polling, conducte...

October 6, 2005

Evangelicals and the New Global Mission

Speakers to include: Deborah Fikes, Midland Ministerial Alliance, Texas Professor Allen Hertzke, University of Oklahoma Dr. Paul Marshall, Center for Religious Freedom, a Division of Freedom House Ambassador Robert A. Seiple, Institute for Global ...

LEGAL REPORT September 26, 2005

Building a 'Harmonious Society' in China

During the past year, Chinese President Hu Jintao and the leadership of the Communist Party of China have emphasized "building a harmonious society" in the face of escalating social and economic challenges resulting from China's rapid ec...

POLL August 30, 2005

Public Divided on Origins of Life

Religion A Strength And Weakness For Both Parties August 30, 2005 Download the complete report Navigate this Report Executive Summary Contrasting Party Images: The Political Parties and Religion Evolution & Creationism Religion & Politics ...

INTERVIEW June 10, 2005

Vatican Foreign Policy in the New Pontificate

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life interviewed Dr. J. Peter Pham on June 10, 2005, following a roundtable on "Vatican Foreign Policy in the New Pontificate," co-sponsored by the Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Ph...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT May 24, 2005

The Islamic Paradox: Religion and Democracy in the Middle East

Some of the nation's leading journalists gathered in Key West, Florida, in May 2005 for the Pew Forum's biannual Faith Angle conference on religion, politics and public life. Conference speaker Reuel Marc Gerecht, a resident fellow at the American...

LEGAL REPORT May 23, 2005

With Ben Franklin's Blessings: A Primer on the Faith-Based Initiative

Some of the nation's leading journalists gathered in Key West, Florida, in May 2005 for the Pew Forum's biannual Faith Angle conference on religion, politics and public life. Conference speaker John DiIulio, a University of Pennsylvania professor ...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT May 23, 2005

Myths of the Modern Megachurch

Some of the nation's leading journalists gathered in Key West, Florida, in May 2005 for the Pew Forum's biannual Faith Angle conference on religion, politics and public life. Conference speaker Rick Warren, pastor of the largest church in America,...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT May 18, 2005

The Coming Religious Wars? Demographics and Conflict in Islam and Christianity

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Council on Foreign Relations co-hosted a roundtable to explore geopolitical implications of the growth, distribution and migration of Muslim and Christian populations. Population momentum - rapid...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT May 4, 2005

Faith at War: Reports from the Islamic World

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Council on Foreign Relations co-hosted a luncheon roundtable on "Faith at War: Reports from the Islamic World" on May 4, 2005, at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. With over...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT May 3, 2005

The Global Spread of Wahhabi Islam: How Great a Threat?

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Council on Foreign Relations co-hosted a luncheon roundtable on "The Global Spread of Wahhabi Islam: How Great a Threat?" on May 3, 2005 at the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C. T...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT April 29, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI and World Affairs

On April 19, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany became Benedict XVI, the 265th pontiff. Under the leadership of his predecessor, John Paul II, the Catholic Church gained remarkable global influence. From his role in the downfall of Communism to ...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT April 27, 2005

Islam and Democratization in the Middle East

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Pacific Council on International Policy co-hosted a meeting on "Islam and Democratization in the Middle East" on April 27, 2005, at the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los An...

EVENT TRANSCRIPT April 26, 2005

Faith, Politics & Progressives: A Conversation with John Podesta

Featured Speaker: John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress; former Chief of Staff to President William J. Clinton Moderator: Michael Cromartie, Vice President, Ethics & Public Policy Center With Additional Comments By: Lui...

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