Q&A: The Plight of Iraq's Religious Minorities
Senior Research Fellow Brian Grim explains that sectarian violence, ambiguous legal protections for religious freedom, and other factors have contributed to a deteriorating situation for Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq. Read the Q&A »
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California Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage
Today the California Supreme Court struck down a state ban on same-sex marriage, ruling that the California Constitution guarantees all Californians the right to marry, whether they are homosexual or heterosexual. An April 2008 Pew Forum special report provides an overview of the national gay marriage debate, analyzes its constitutional dimensions and examines years of public opinion data. Go to the report »
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Religion & Politics '08 Updates
The Forum has updated the profiles of Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama to reflect the candidates' most recent statements on 12 values-laden issues. Go to Religion & Politics '08 »
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May 9 - Reuters
China's Religious Character May Be Deeper Than Thought
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recent analysis by Senior Fellow Brian Grim shows that 31% of Chinese citizens
consider religion to be very or somewhat important in their lives.
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