Weekly Update
oct. 4, 2012
Preaching Politics From the Pulpit
Preaching Politics From the Pulpit 
During every election cycle, some churches and other religious groups wonder what role, if any, they can play in the political process. This guide explains the IRS limits on political activity by tax-exempt organizations, including religious ones. READ THE FULL REPORT >
Key States in the 2012 Presidential Election
    
See how seven "swing" states voted in the last presidential election . . . and explore the religious makeup of the electorate in those states, based on 2008 exit polls. (Because the exit poll questions on religion varied from state to state, more detailed information is available for some states than for others.) EXPLORE 2008 EXIT POLL DATA >
SEPT. 30 - PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Presidential politics and the spectrum of Catholic thought
An article on Catholicism and the 2012 presidential election cites several Pew Research Center surveys. According to a September Pew Research Center poll, 54% of Catholic registered voters support President Barack Obama, while 39% back his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney.
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OCT. 2 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liberals struggling to prevent Islamist domination in writing of Egypt's new constitution
OCT. 2 - THE DES MOINES REGISTER
Ryan courts Catholics during Dubuque stop
OCT. 1 - DAILY STAR
Armenian Christians torn in Syria's civil war
OCT. 1 - LOS ANGELES TIMES
Daystar, TBN ready for Messiah in Jerusalem
OCT. 1 - REUTERS
Germany resumes ritual circumcisions after bitter dispute
SEPT. 29 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top Islamic group calls for ban on offending Prophet Muhammad, equating it with hate speech
SEPT. 28 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
No tax, no blessing: German church insists on levy
SEPT. 27 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian right election-year rally set for Philly
SEPT. 27 - NPR
Catholic bishops ramp up same-sex marriage fight
SEPT. 26 - THE NEW YORK TIMES
Republicans intensify drive to win over Jewish voters
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