Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux
Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux is an author at Religion News Service.
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Our Corner | Sports and Religion with AEI’s “Banter”
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — February 8, 2013
This week, PRRI Research Director Dan Cox had the opportunity to sit down with the proprietors of the American Enterprise Institute's "Banter" podcast, Stu and Andrew, to discuss our recent poll on sports and religion.
The GOP’s Conservative Conundrum
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — February 6, 2013
PRRI Research Director Daniel Cox explores the role that the GOP's close association with the Christian Right may have played among American Jews in the 2012 election:
Dr. Robert P. Jones at Duke University
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — February 6, 2013
Last month, Dr. Robert P. Jones spoke at Duke University on attitudes toward Muslims in America today. The full lecture is now available online.
Our Corner | CBN: The Brody File
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — February 4, 2013
If you missed it, watch Dr. Robert P. Jones on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "The Brody File," discussing how most Christian groups feel about the gun control debate.
Our Corner | State of Belief Radio
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — February 4, 2013
This weekend, Dr. Robert P. Jones appeared on State of Belief radio to discuss guns and sports with the host, Rev. Welton Gaddy.
Graphic of the Week | God in the Super Bowl
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — January 31, 2013
On Sunday night, will God be influencing the outcome of Super Bowl XLVII? Our new survey shows that nearly 3-in-10 (27%) Americans believe that God plays a role in determining which team wins a sporting event, while a majority (53%) agree that God rewa...
Catholics’ Perspectives on Transgender Issues
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — January 31, 2013
A former teacher at a Catholic school is suing, saying that he was dismissed based on his transgender identity. Catholics are, overall, supportive of legal protections for transgender people.
Graphic of the Week | Attitudes About Abortion
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — January 18, 2013
Tuesday, January 22nd, marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy. Our new graphic of the week demonstrates that public attitudes about abortion cannot be r...
Abortion After 40 Years of Roe: Legal But Restricted
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — January 17, 2013
Just before the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a majority of Americans oppose overturning the landmark ruling. So why are state-level abortion restrictions so popular?
Figuring Faith | Why Pro-Life Catholics and Evangelicals Part Ways on Gun Control
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — January 16, 2013
Just before President Obama announces his new gun control policy proposals, including an assault weapons ban and better background checks for gun buyers, Dr. Robert P. Jones illuminates the religious divide on gun control in a column for "Figuring Faith."
Evangelical Leaders Launch Campaign on Immigration Reform
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — January 15, 2013
A new coalition of evangelical leaders are launching a new campaign to encourage their followers to support immigration reform.
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