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The scheduled executions of U.S. federal prisoners for the first time in nearly four decades, as well as the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the death sentence of a mentally retarded prisoner, have once again brought debate over capital punishment into the American public square. In light of recent events, the Pew Forum on Religion […]
In response to the recent introduction of legislation in Congress to prohibit human cloning, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life hosted a “rapid response” discussion of religious perspectives on the issue. Forum Co-Chair Jean Bethke Elshtain explained that the purpose was to allow scientific experts “to address the ethical underpinnings their own religious […]
A new survey presented jointly by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press shows that while religion plays a more prominent role in American public life, sharp divisions of opinion exist around issues such as the separation of church and state. Most notably, […]
Senator Lieberman Gives First Major Speech on Religion and Politics Since Campaign to Launch The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life Events of the past year, including the presidential campaign’s focus on religion and politics, attention given to Attorney General Ashcroft’s religious convictions, and President Bush’s establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based […]
Senator Lieberman Gave First Major Speech on Religion and Politics Since Campaign at Forum Launch “The challenge ahead of us now, if we hope to respond to the public’s yearning for a better balance between faith and freedom, is as much political as it is legal. Those of us who are seeking a suitable space […]
A diverse group of religious and civic organizations have issued a report, In Good Faith: A Dialogue on Funding Faith-Based Social Services (75k .pdf), discussing ways in which the government and religious groups may work together to serve those in need. The report comes at a time when policymakers and the public are focused on […]
A Discussion of The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life will present a press briefing on President Bush’s newly established Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives on Tuesday, January 30, 2001 from 2:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. at The National Press Club. CONTACT Mary SchultzCommunications Manager202.419.4556mschultz@pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion A […]