More See “Too Much” Religious Talk by Politicians

March 21, 2012A new survey finds signs of public uneasiness with the mixing of religion and politics. The number of people who say there has been too much religious talk by political leaders stands at an all-time high in Pew Research Center surveys, and most Americans continue to say that churches and other houses of worship should keep out of politics.

Party Identification of Religious Groups

How has the party affiliation of different religious groups changed since 2008? A new analysis tells the story.

Religion News on the Web

• May. 14, 2012 AP: Critics of Russian Orthodox Church say it's sold its soul to Putin
• May. 13, 2012 NYT: After Obama’s decision on marriage, a call to pastors
• May. 13, 2012 WSJ: Romney advances with Evangelicals
• May. 12, 2012 NYT: Romney tells evangelicals their values are his, too
• May. 12, 2012 Wash. Post: Coptic Christians fear rise of Islamists on eve of presidential elections
• May. 11, 2012 Wash. Post: Is Mitt Romney’s love for America a Mormon thing?
• May. 11, 2012 Wash. Post: Culture war looms as Israel pledges to end ultra-Orthodox military exemptions
• May. 11, 2012 NYT: Iran presses for official to be next leader of Shiites
• May. 10, 2012 Salt Lake Tribune: New guide advises Evangelicals on how to talk to Mormons
• May. 10, 2012 Wash. Post: For Obama, gay marriage stance born of a long evolution

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