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INSIDE THIS UPDATE The Blaine Game: Controversy Over Public Funding of Religion Issue Comparison: Faith-Based Initiatives Pew Forum in the News Top Religion Headlines QUICK LINKS >> Bioethics Death Penalty Gay Marriage Religion & Politics Religion & Public Schools Religion & Social Welfare Religion & the Law Religion & World Affairs U.S. Religious Landscape Survey	Former U.S. Rep. James G. Blaine The Blaine Game: Controversy Over Public Funding of Religion Lawsuits in Florida have drawn attention to state constitutional provisions known as Blaine Amendments, which restrict state aid to religious organizations. Law professor Ira "Chip" Lupu answers questions exploring the history of the amendments, their constitutionality and how they affect government funding of religion. Read the Q&A » Issue Comparison: Faith-Based Initiatives Barack Obama recently announced a plan to establish a Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. See how Obama and John McCain compare on faith-based initiatives and eleven other values-laden issues at Religion & Politics '08. Pew Forum in the News July 19 - The New York Times Uncertainties About the Role of Doubt in Religion In his weekly "Beliefs" column, Peter Steinfels explores the role of doubt in contemporary American religious practice -- with help from Research Fellow Greg Smith and the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. Read more Pew Forum in the News articles » Top Religion Headlines July 23 - The Hartford Courant Lieberman Affirms Pastor, Uses Religious Platform To Discuss Security July 23 - Agence France-Presse Obama Hails 'Miracle' of Israel, Reassures Palestinians July 22 - CNN Islam Subway Ads Cause Stir in New York July 22 - Religion News Service Iowa GOP: Grassley Probe Didn't Impact Delegate Spot July 22 - Religion News Service Muslims Begin To Copy the Megachurch Multi-Site Model July 21 - The New York Times Court Throws Out Super Bowl Indecency Fine July 21 - The New York Times McCain and Obama Agree To Attend Megachurch Forum July 20 - The Associated Press Dobson Shifts Positions, May Endorse McCain July 20 - The New York Times Can Leah Daughtry Bring Faith to the Party? July 18 - Religion News Service Churches Claim Victory With N.J. Housing Law Read more Religion News » Photo Credit: U.S. Library of Congress

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