Pew Forum Weekly UPDATE

Sarah Palin's Religion and Politics
Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin was baptized Roman Catholic as an infant, belonged to a pentecostal church for most of her adult life and now attends several nondenominational, evangelical churches. A new profile of Palin includes a concise religious biography, a summary of where she stands on a dozen values-laden issues and more.

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See also: Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden's religious profile »

Survey Finds Alaskans Less Religious Than Most Americans
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a self-described "Bible-believing Christian," but statistics from the Pew Forum's U.S. Religious Landscape Survey show that Alaskans are, by several measures, less religious than the overall U.S. population. View the report »

Sept. 2 - National Catholic Reporter
Conservative Christians Energized by McCain-Palin Ticket
Senior Fellow John Green says that delegate enthusiasm at this week's Republican National Convention could impact conservative Christian support for the McCain campaign.

Sept. 4 - The Wall Street Journal
Palin's Faith Is Seen in Church Upbringing

Sept. 3 - The Associated Press
Gay Marriage Suit in New York Tossed

Sept. 3 - Los Angeles Times
In Iran, Women's Rights Activists Score Victory on Marriage Legislation

Sept. 3 - The Associated Press
Palin Has Not Pushed Creation Science as Governor

Sept. 2 - The New York Times
Pastors' Web Electioneering Attracts U.S. Reviews of Tax Exemptions

Sept. 2 - The Washington Times
U.S. Fights Islamic Anti-Defamation Push

Aug. 31 - The Wilmington News Journal
Biden's Faith Strong, but Abortion Stance Draws Fire

Aug. 31 - Chicago Tribune
John the Baptist? Ask Voters

Aug. 30 - National Catholic Reporter
Analysis: McCain's VP Choice a Woman - and a Post-Denominationalist

Aug. 29 - The New York Times
For Ex-G.O.P. Official, Obama Is Candidate of Catholic Values

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