Aug. 28, 2008
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May the Government Invoke a Deity?

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Joe Biden

Joe Biden's Religion and Politics

The Pew Forum's Religion & Politics '08 has profiled Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden. The profile includes a concise religious biography, a summary of where Biden stands on a dozen values-laden issues and more.  Go to the Joe Biden profile »
Ceremonial Deism

May the Government Invoke a Deity?

As children return to the nation's public schools, many will utter the phrase "one nation under God" as part of the Pledge of Allegiance. Research Associate Jesse Merriam explains how the courts have interpreted the constitutionality of this and other acts of "ceremonial deism." Read the report »
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Aug. 21 - The Associated Press
Conservatives Grow Wary of Mixing Church, Politics
A survey by the Pew Forum and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press has found that conservatives are growing more wary of church involvement in politics, joining moderates and liberals in their unease about blurring the lines between pulpit and ballot box.

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Aug. 28 - The Associated Press
Pelosi Gets Unwanted Lesson in Catholic Theology

Aug. 27 - Religion News Service
Interview: Archbishop Charles Chaput

Aug. 26 - The Associated Press
Southern Baptists Lead Get-Out-the-Vote Prayer

Aug. 25 - Christianity Today
Getting People Excited About John McCain

Aug. 25 - Religion News Service
Biden Pick Provides Catholic Link, but Renews Abortion Debate

Aug. 25 - NPR
Democratic Convention Is a Faith-Based Initiative

Aug. 24 - Los Angeles Times
California Churches Plan a Big Push Against Same-Sex Marriage

Aug. 24 - U.S. News & World Report
McCain and Obama Largely Avoid Abortion, Gay Marriage

Aug. 24 - The New York Times
Chief Cleric of Iran Defends President

Aug. 22 - The Wall Street Journal
Rules Let Health Workers Deny Abortions

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