Rival Camps Take Aim at Romney’s Religion
Over the past year, staff or volunteers from at least three opposing campaigns have, at times subtly and at times not, spread negative information about Mormons in an apparent effort to damage Romney’s bid for the presidency.
Source: pewforum.org

Evangelicals Make Inroads in Guatemala
A survey carried out last year by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life found that 34 percent of Guatemalans identified themselves as Protestant, compared to 48 percent Catholic.
Source: pewforum.org

Blair Appeals to Moderate Muslims
Speaking Monday at a conference on Islam, British Prime Minister Tony Blair promoted “the still, small voice of reason and moderation” that speaks out in opposition to extremism. A new government study paints a picture of Islamic studies departments at British universities as out of touch.

Speaking Monday at a conference on Islam, British Prime Minister Tony Blair promoted “the still, small voice of reason and moderation” that speaks out in opposition to extremism. A new government study paints a picture of Islamic studies departments at British universities as out of touch.

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Senate Panel Cuts Abstinence Funding
A Senate appropriations panel voted this week to cut the funding of a major abstinence program, setting up a battle with House appropriators, who voted recently to increase the funding.
Source: pewforum.org

McCain’s Iowa Campaign Chief Stirs Mormons’ Ire by Sniping at Romney’s LDS Faith
Prominent Mormon supporters of Sen. John McCain’s presidential bid were outraged at a campaign worker’s attempt to link the LDS Church to terrorists.
Source: pewforum.org

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