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Religion & Public Life
January 15, 2020
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** Many churchgoers in U.S. don’t know the political leanings of their clergy ([link removed])
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During election years, many Americans hear at least something about politics ([link removed]) at their place of worship. But a recent Pew Research Center survey ([link removed]) finds that most churches and other houses of worship are not strongly political environments, at least according to the people in the pews ([link removed]) . Among U.S. adults who attend religious services a few times a year or more often, almost half say they’re not sure whether the clergy at their congregation are Democrats or Republicans, and roughly a quarter say their clergy are a mix of both. Nevertheless, the majority of churchgoers share the opinions of their clergy when politics are discussed.
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** MEDIA MENTIONS
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** Can spirituality exist without God? A growing number of Americans say yes ([link removed])
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Jan. 13 - WBUR
** Recent polls indicate sharp decline in American adults who identify as Christian ([link removed])
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Jan. 11 - Bristol Herald Courier *
** IN THE NEWS
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** Tennessee governor says he will sign anti-LGBT adoption bill ([link removed])
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Jan. 14 - The Associated Press
** Two popes, and one big furor after Benedict weighs in on priestly celibacy ([link removed])
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Jan. 14 - The New York Times *
** Trump looks to reward conservative Catholics for their loyalty ([link removed])
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Jan. 14 - Politico
** Every Catholic bishop in Texas is slamming Gov. Abbott’s decision to bar refugees ([link removed])
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Jan. 13 - CNN
** France to deploy more soldiers to West Africa, where terrorist groups are growing ([link removed])
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Jan. 13 - The Washington Post *
** White House considering dramatic expansion of travel ban ([link removed])
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Jan. 11 - The Associated press
** Defying the rabbis, Tel Aviv rolls out Sabbath bus service ([link removed])
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Jan. 10 - The New York Times *
** Iran tensions could fulfill prophecies about the end of the world, some religious teachers say ([link removed])
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Jan. 10 - The Washington Post *
** A decade after the earthquake, Haiti’s church bells are starting to ring again ([link removed])
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Jan. 9 - The Miami Herald *
** Child molester’s wife sues Mormon church for $9.5 million, says husband is in prison because clergy reported his confession ([link removed])
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Jan. 8 - The Oregonian *
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