Religious Groups Compete to Court Voters
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In voter registration drives, sermons and voter guides, religious groups from across the ideological spectrum have intensified the level of their political activity this year, prompted in part by right-left culture clashes and the legacy of the tight presidential race in 2000.
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The Republican candidate takes on the tough task of defending his positions before religious conservatives today.
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The Rev. Jerry Falwell's Liberty University is part of a movement around the nation that brings a religious perspective to the law.
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Faith, family and freedom were catchwords Friday, as Republican 2008 presidential hopefuls appealed to Ã¢ÂÂvalues votersÃ¢ÂÂ at a convention in Washington, D.C. The event Ã¢ÂÂ organized by the Family Research Council, an organization of religious conservative activists Ã¢ÂÂ will continue into Saturday and conclude with a straw poll of attendees that is being watched as an indicator of voting sentiment among the conservative evangelical constituency.
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WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court, which has been closely split on religious issues, announced yesterday that it will decide whether a government display of the Ten Commandments at public buildings violates the First Amendment&#39;s ban on &#39;&#39;an establishment of
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Lately it seems all the leading presidential candidates are discussing their religious and moral beliefs &#151; even when they'd rather not. Indeed, seven years after George W. Bush won the presidency in part with a direct appeal to conservative religious voters &#151; even saying during a debate that Jesus Christ was his favorite philosopher &#151; the personal faith of candidates has become a very public part of the presidential campaign.
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As he seeks to become the first Mormon U.S. president, Republican Mitt Romney faces a dilemma in courting conservative Christians who often dismiss his religion as a cult but now could decide his political fate.
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US Muslims have embarked on a vast drive get the community registered to vote in the presidential election to build what could be a potentially powerful voice in deciding the winner.
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The U.S. Supreme Court debated on Wednesday whether taxpayers can contest the use of government funds for church-related activities, with examples about presidential travel to address religious groups and bagels served at prayer breakfasts.
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How both sides of the debate reach for Biblical authority to back their positions
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The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide whether a challenge can go forward arguing that President George W. Bush's faith-based initiative violates the constitutional requirement on church-state separation.
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Democrat Bob Casey highlights his religious work while Republican Sen. Rick Santorum seeks out evangelical Christians, a reflection of the fierce fight for voters of faith.
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A teachers' union challenges a government and faith group statement on the benefits of faith schools.
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Religious conservatives have triumphed in their bitter ideological struggle within the US Republican party and imposed tough stands against abortion, gay marriage and stem-cell research.
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In a state that prizes undeclared voters, a small but potent group is deciding between two politically divergent candidates&#13;&#10;
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Just a few miles from George W. Bush's former office at the state Capitol, a panel of religious experts weighed a question with relevance to many people of faith: How would Jesus vote?
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The Bush campaign is making a push for the allegiance of African-American clergy, while the Democrats are motivating them to get their parishioners to the polls.