Pew Forum Weekly Update

Roe v. Wade: 36 Years of Controversy

Today marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 1973 decision legalizing abortion. The Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life offers a variety of resources on the abortion debate, including:

• A graphic showing that most religious traditions in the U.S. come down firmly on one side or the other in the debate over abortion
• A summary of where President Barack Obama stands on abortion and other issues
• Q&As exploring religious and other arguments for and against abortion rights
• More »

Jan. 18 - Chicago Tribune
Should God Be in Inaugural Details?
Pew Forum Senior Fellow John Green notes that the role of religious leaders in the presidential inauguration has attracted "a level of conflict and scrutiny that we haven't seen in awhile."

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Jan. 22 - The Associated Press
Illinois Moment of Silence Ruled Unconstitutional

Jan. 21 - Reuters
Arabs and Muslims Give Obama Benefit of Doubt on New Way

Jan. 21 - The Associated Press
US Abortion Debate Altered by Obama Presidency

Jan. 21 - The Associated Press
Obama Inaugural Strikes Inclusive Note on Matters Spiritual

Jan. 20 - Religion News Service
Obama Refashions America's Old-Time (Civil) Religion

Jan. 20 - The New York Times
Trials for Parents Who Chose Faith Over Medicine

Jan. 20 - Religion News Service
With Warren and Lowery, Obama Sends Signals About Religious Outreach

Jan. 20 - The Christian Science Monitor
Qatar: Future Muslim Leaders Seek Fresh Path

Jan. 19 - The Tennessean
Southern Baptists Fight Decline

Jan. 18 - Los Angeles Times
For Many Blacks, Obama's Election Is a Matter of Faith

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