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    The U.S. Public’s Pro-Israel History

    A substantial plurality of the American public has been steadfast in its support for Israel as the intensity of armed conflict in the Middle East has waxed and waned through the years.

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    What is Podcasting?

    A primer on podcasting – includes sections on audience data, where to go to download podcasts, the economics of the medium, and tips on how one can create a podcast.

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    What Does Your Blog Mean to You?

    The online version of the Blogger Callback Survey allows some space for written answers, in addition to multiple-choice responses.

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    Bloggers

    A national phone survey of bloggers finds that most are focused on describing their personal experiences to a relatively small audience of readers.

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    John Green Addresses Religious Dynamic in Stem Cell Politics

    Washington, D.C. Values and morality, often grounded in religious belief, have shaped the political contours of the stem cell research debate. As Congress and President Bush take up the issue, the Pew Forum provides answers to the following questions. Featuring: John Green, Senior Fellow in Religion and American Politics, Pew Forum on Religion & Public […]

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    Timothy Samuel Shah Explains ’Why God is Winning’

    Washington, D.C. For much of the 20th century, social scientists and policymakers argued that democratization and modernity would render religion insignificant and irrelevant. They were wrong, says Timothy Shah, senior Pew Forum fellow in religion and world affairs, who contends religion is booming in many countries and democracy has given religious leaders a growing political […]

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    Religion and Stem Cell Research

    A Pew Forum Fact Sheet In August 2005, the Pew Forum released poll data indicating a steady increase in support for stem cell research since 2002. The report showed increases among evangelical Protestants, mainline Protestants and Catholics. Roughly half (52%) of opponents of stem cell research said their religious beliefs were the biggest influence on […]