Public’s View on Evolution — The Pew Research Center’s 2013 update: six-in-ten Americans say that “humans and other living things have evolved over time,” while a third reject the idea of evolution, saying that “humans and other living things have existed in their present form since the beginning of time.”
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"Open Book" by R. Marxhausen: the Bible, the book open to us all
HHS “Relgious Employer” Definition
HHS “Religious Employer” Definition — GetReligion has been following the news accounts of the ACA cases regarding health care coverage, religion, and the current three-tier policy language. Here is another installment.
Celebrating Christmas Then and Now
Celebrating Christmas, Then and Now — Nine-in-ten Americans say they celebrate Christmas, and three-quarters say they believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. But only about half see Christmas mostly as a religious holiday, while one-third view it as more of a cultural holiday.
Polygamy Law Weakened
Polygamy Law Weakened — A federal judge has struck down parts of Utah’s anti-polygamy law as unconstitutional in a case brought by a polygamous star of a reality television series. Months after the Supreme Court bolstered rights of same-sex couples, the Utah case could open a new frontier in the nation’s recognition of once-prohibited relationships.
The Priest Who Faced Down the Federal Government
The Priest Who Faced Down The Federal Government — When the U.S. government told him he couldn’t hold services at a Georgia naval base during last month’s government shutdown, Fr. Ray Leonard filed suit against the Department of Defense, contending the directive violated his freedom of speech and his right to religious expression.
When I Die: Lessons From the Death Zone
When I Die: Lessons From the Death Zone — In this 9 min. video, Philip Gould shares his thoughts and insights as he confronts his impending death from oesophageal cancer. Filmed during the last 2 weeks of Philip’s life, this intimate portrait reveals his quest to find purpose and meaning in what he called “the […]
Views on End-of-Life Medical Treatment
Views on End-of-Life Medical Treatment — A growing minority says that medical professionals should do everything possible to save a patient’s life in all circumstances. the share of the public that says doctors and nurses should do everything possible to save a patient’s life has gone up 9 percentage points since 2005 and 16 points […]
Religion Trends in the U.S.
Religion Trends in the U.S. — Pew Research Center brings together leading experts in survey research on religion in the U.S. for a round-table discussion with journalists, scholars and other stakeholders on the rise of the religious “nones” and other important trends in American religion.
Looking to Get Married? Try a Christian College
Looking to Get Married? Try a Christian College — According to an analysis by Facebook, of the top 25 colleges where men are most likely to meet their spouse, all are private Christian institutions. For women, more than half (64 percent) of the top 25 colleges where they’re likely to find a husband are religious […]
The Religious Alternative to Obamacare
The Religious Alternative to Obamacare — For people who fall into a few select categories, the Affordable Care Act mandate doesn’t apply. Members of “health care sharing ministries,” is a way for individuals with a “common set of ethical or religious beliefs” to share medical bills.
