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For Romney, His Mormon Faith Is Both a Blessing — and a Political Curse (Religion News)

Posted by Jose on 13 Oct 2007 | Tagged as: Wiccan

For Romney, His Mormon Faith Is Both a Blessing — and a Political Curse
Snagging the cover of a well-read magazine is a big bump for any presidential candidate, but when Mitt Romney found his chiseled face on Newsweek’s cover, he was less than thrilled.
Source: pewforum.org

Prayer Optional, Silence Required, Lawmakers Say
State lawmakers moved Illinois to the forefront of the national school-prayer debate Thursday, requiring public schools to provide students with a brief moment of silence at the start of classes.
Source: pewforum.org

Scholars Say Evangelicals and Their Votes Are Shifting
The face of evangelicalism is changing, two authors at the Pew Research Center said Thursday (Oct. 11), and with that change comes uncertainty about who evangelicals will vote for in next year’s presidential election.
Source: pewforum.org

US Cardinal: Catholic Church Must Speak Louder Against Abortion
The retired archbishop of Washington said Thursday that the prospect of both major party presidential candidates favoring abortion rights is evidence the Catholic Church must more forcefully preach on the issue.
Source: pewforum.org

IRS Clears California Church, But Dispute Isn’t Over
The IRS closes its investigation of All Saints Episcopal church in Pasadena, Calif. The church will keep its tax-exempt status despite a sermon that prompted the probe. But the church is dissatisfied with the resolution.

The IRS closes its investigation of All Saints Episcopal church in Pasadena, Calif. The church will keep its tax-exempt status despite a sermon that prompted the probe. But the church is dissatisfied with the resolution.