Weekly Update oct. 27, 2011 Resources on Mormonism and the LDS Church in America How do Americans view the Mormon faith and its followers? What is the public's attitude toward Mormon presidential candidates? Explore the Pew Research Center's resources on Mormonism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a poll on the public's perceptions of a Mormon candidate, a profile of Mormons based on survey data, a discussion with a Mormon scholar and a Q&A interview with two leaders in the LDS Church. EXPLORE RESOURCES ON MORMONISM > PEW FORUM IN THE NEWS OCT. 26 - RELIGION NEWS SERVICE Activists bemoan low priority given to religious freedom Religious freedom advocates, academics and government officials expressed concern about religious persecution around the globe at a recent event sponsored by the Family Research Council, Religion News Service reports. At the event, Georgetown University professor Thomas Farr cited a 2011 Pew Forum report that found that nearly 70% of the world's 6.9 billion people live in countries where governments imposed high restrictions on religion or where there were high levels of religious hostilities in society. READ MORE PEW FORUM IN THE NEWS > TOP RELIGION NEWS ON THE WEB oct. 26 - the associated press Pope won't take part in common prayers oct. 24 - The irish times Sharia law surprise for secular-minded Libyans oct. 24 - The new york times Push for 'personhood' amendment represents new tack in abortion oct. 23 - The associated press Religion claims its place in Occupy Wall Street; some faith leaders cautious about involvement oct. 23 - los angeles Times In China, self-immolations add radical bent to Tibetan protests Oct. 23 - The news & observer 'Choose Life' license plate sales to fund centers oct. 22 - los angeles Times GOP candidates appeal to Iowa's evangelical voters at forum oct. 20 - The washington post Democratic Party names Derrick Harkins to lead faith outreach efforts oct. 20 - los angeles Times Vatican signs deal to collaborate on adult stem cell research oct. 19 - The New York Times Islamist imagines a democratic future for Tunisia READ MORE RELIGION NEWS ON THE WEB > Photo Credit: Paul Grebliunas In This Issue Resources on Mormonism and the LDS Church in America Pew Forum in the News Top Religion News on the Web Follow us: About the Forum Contact Information Subscribe Analyzing religious change and its impact on societies around the world. Read More...