July 17, 2008
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McCain's Lead Among Evangelicals Smaller Than Bush's in '04

Belief Obama Is Muslim Is Durable, Bipartisan

Special Report: Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Resource Page: Anglicanism

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McCain's Lead Among Evangelicals Smaller Than Bush's in '04

John McCain has a smaller lead among white evangelical Protestants than George W. Bush had at a similar point in the 2004 campaign, even though Barack Obama has made few inroads into this key constituency. Meanwhile, there still is a divide in candidate preference between those who regularly attend worship services and those who seldom or never attend. Read the analysis »
Belief Obama Is Muslim Is Durable, Bipartisan

The inaccurate belief that Barack Obama is Muslim appears to have virtually no effect on Republican voters. But Democrats who share the misperception are significantly less likely to support him. Read the analysis at pewresearch.org »
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Special Report: Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Recent advances in technology have intensified the moral and political debates surrounding embryonic stem cell research in the U.S. The Pew Forum provides an overview of the issue, explains the science behind stem cell research and analyzes public opinion trends. Read the report »
'98 Lambeth Conference


Resource Page: Anglicanism

At the once-a-decade Lambeth Conference, ongoing through Aug. 3, leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion are deliberating the future of a church in deep internal conflict. The Pew Forum has assembled a variety of resources, including new graphics that show the social and political views of American Anglicans and Episcopalians. Go to the resource page »
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July 12 - St. Petersburg Times
Obama Openly Woos Voters of Faith
Senior Fellow John Green talks about the different approaches to religious outreach employed by the McCain and Obama campaigns.

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Top Religion Headlines
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July 17 - The Associated Press
McCain Hasn't Ignited the Passions of Evangelicals

July 16 - The Independent
Pope Rides to Rowan's Rescue

July 15 - USA Today
Mag Satire Panned; Depicts Obamas as Muslim, Terrorist

July 15 - The Associated Press
Hope, Skepticism Precede Saudi-Sponsored Interfaith Conference in Spain

July 14 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Governments in Wisconsin, Amish Clash Over Religious Freedom

July 14 - Agence France-Presse
Bush Praises Dalai Lama's 'Courage'

July 13 - Chicago Tribune
Obama Has Long Record of Backing Faith-Based Charities

July 13 - The Washington Post
Colorado Voters Will Be Asked When 'Personhood' Begins

July 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Defunct FCC Policy Is Raised as an Election Issue

July 11 - The New York Sun
Opinion: The First Freedom

July 10 - The Boston Globe
Obama's Man of Faith

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