Holy Relics

Scientists say they’ve created embryonic stem cells by stimulating unfertilized eggs, a significant step toward producing transplant tissue that’s genetically matched to women. read more…

In a survey released on June 4, Pew found that most Americans are still largely ignorant of Giuliani’s stance on abortion. “Because this whole issue had come to our attention, the respondents were specifically asked if they knew Giuliani’s position on abortion. Some did, but the larger portion didn’t,” says John C. Green, a senior fellow at the Pew Forum for Religion and Public Life. read more…

Politically, though, the search for a middle ground on abortion could bear fruit for Clinton or any other Democrat who attempts it in the presidential race, said John C. Green, a University of Akron political scientist and senior fellow with the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. read more…

There’s a split in John Edwards’ household over gay marriage, but he says his difference of opinion with wife Elizabeth hasn’t created any awkward moments. read more…

A 2006 Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life study of Pentecostal and charismatic movements in 10 countries found that in three nations studied – Guatemala, Kenya and Brazil – more than half the population engages in religious worship that fits what Pew called the “renewalist” movement. read more…

“States can and should pass state partial-birth abortion laws in the model of the federal law,” said anti-abortion activist Cathy Cleaver Ruse of the Family Research Council at a recent event sponsored by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. read more…

The three leading Democratic presidential contenders — New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, Illinois Sen. Barak Obama and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards — sat down with liberal religious leaders Monday evening to talk about faith.

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