Religion & Politics
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The United States has a long tradition of separating church from state, yet a powerful inclination to mix religion and politics. Throughout our nation's history, great political and social movements – from abolition to women's suffrage to civil rights to today's struggles over abortion and gay marriage – have drawn upon religious institutions for moral authority, inspirational leadership and organizational muscle. In recent years, religion has been woven more deeply into the fabric of partisan politics than ever before.
The Pew Forum offers a variety of resources that probe the relationship between religion and politics, including reports, event transcripts, polling data and news clips.
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Pew Forum Resources on Religion & Politics
TranscriptsReligion and Race: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective Will Obama Win the White Catholic Vote? Will the Culture War Matter on Election Day? Candidate Preferences of Religious Voters Similar to 2004, But Economy a Higher Priority Pastors to Protest IRS Rules on Political Advocacy |
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PublicationsFaith on the Hill Congressman Dalip Singh Saund Graphic: The Religious Makeup of Congress Many Americans Say Other Faiths Can Lead to Eternal Life |
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Religion NewsBurris at church rally: 'I am now the junior senator' For Goodness Sake? Congress Looks Like the People Other ResourcesGeneral Information |
