Oct. 15, 2009
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Majority Continues To Support Civil Unions
A new poll report finds that a clear majority of Americans favor allowing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. Over the past year, support for civil unions has grown significantly among those who oppose same-sex marriage while remaining stable among those who favor same-sex marriage. At the same time, opponents of same-sex marriage continue to outnumber supporters overall. Read the report »
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Oct. 8 - The Guardian
One in Four People Is Muslim, Says Study
Peter Beaumont reports on the Pew Forum's recent study on the global Muslim population, emphasizing a key finding that the majority of the world's Muslims do not reside in the Middle East.


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Oct. 15 - The Wall Street Journal
Lethal Injection Draws Scrutiny in Some States

Oct. 14 - The Daily Star
War in Sudan - Not Only Darfur

Oct. 14 - The Toronto Star
Conservatives Sweeping 'Liberal Bias' from Bible

Oct. 13 - Religion News Service
Schwarzenegger Angers Sikhs by Vetoing Kirpan Bill

Oct. 13 - The Christian Science Monitor
Report: Abortions Decline Worldwide

Oct. 13 - USA Today
Poll: In Bad Times, Folks Find Ways To Help

Oct. 12 - St. Petersburg Times
Religions That Rely On Prayer To Heal Add Twist to Health Care Reform Debate

Oct. 9 - The Washington Post
In Saudi Arabia, a Campus Built as a 'Beacon of Tolerance'

Oct. 9 - Religion News Service
Religious Groups Praise Obama's Nobel Prize

Oct. 9 - Los Angeles Times
House OKs Measure To Make Anti-Gay Violence a Hate Crime


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