http://pewforum.org/ The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. en-us Copyright: (C) Copyright 2005 The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. All rights reserved. info@pewforum.org (PewForum Info) info@pewforum.org (PewForum Info) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:10:01 -0400 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:10:01 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewforum.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewforum.org/ http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19100 In the wake of criticism that the national Catholic Campaign for Human Development has financed organizations that violate church teachings, leaders of the Chicago campaign have been scouring grantees for such violations and redefining who qualifies for funds. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19100 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19091 Some D.C. Council members and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton are reaching out to the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington to see whether they can find a compromise so the Church will not end its social services contracts with the city if the council legalizes same-sex marriage. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19091 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19090 Drive through Vallejo and you will see a once-proud Navy town clearly down on its luck. A motel room goes for $30.99 a night, including HBO. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19090 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19088 The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19088 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19040 The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homelessness and health care. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19040 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19036 At Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church, where most members are Chinese immigrants, the Rev. Benjamin Tzeng counsels members of the congregation on helping others and being a light in the community. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=19036 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18932 RENEE MONTAGNE, host: In the early days of his presidency, Barack Obama appointed 25 people to advise him on faith issues. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18932 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18909 I told a friend that I was off to DC this week for the third meeting of the President's Faith Council, and I got a chuckle and a snide comment in return: "So what do you do after meditating together and trading spiritual insights?" he asked. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18909 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18907 A task force charged with improving the White House’s faith-based initiative program has waded into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, raising eyebrows and concern among Jewish leaders. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18907 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18908 The first effort of President Obama's new faith advisory council sidesteps some of the most contentious issues, including what kind of lengths faith-based social service groups need to go in order to separate government work from proselytizing and whether supporting same-sex parents means recognizing gay marriage. Religion & Social Welfare http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=18908 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST