July 24, 2009
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A Religious Portrait of Mormons in the U.S.
In Utah, July 24 is Pioneer Day, a state holiday commemorating the day in 1847 when the first Mormon settlers, led by Brigham Young, entered the Salt Lake Valley. A new analysis based on the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey offers an in-depth look at the demographic characteristics, religious beliefs and practices and social and political views of Mormons. Go to the analysis »

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July 19 - The State
A Kinder, Gentler American Atheism
An editorial on atheism in the U.S. cites data from the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey showing that 1.6% of Americans identify themselves as atheists.

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July 24 - The Associated Press
Ore. Faith-Healing Pair Acquitted of Manslaughter

July 22 - The Associated Press
Ex-Christian Coalition Firebrand Looking for Redemption With Broader Venture

July 21 - The Associated Press
Wisconsin Court: Religious Teachers Can't Claim Bias

July 21 - The Boston Globe
Church Ponders Next Step on Gay Vows

July 21 - The Times Online
Non-Muslims Turning to Sharia Courts To Resolve Civil Disputes

July 20 - The Associated Press
A Divide in American Shiism

July 18 - The Times of India
Blow to Sikhs: European Court Upholds French Turban Ban

July 18 - McClatchy Newspapers
Atheists Sue To Keep 'In God We Trust' Off Capitol Visitor Center

July 18 - Los Angeles Times
U.S. Attorney General Engages L.A.'s Muslim American Youths

July 17 - The Washington Post
A Shiite Schism on Clerical Rule

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