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White Christian voters no longer hold the keys to the White House
WASHINGTON (RNS) From this election forward, candidates won't be able to win the White House by relying on the white Christian vote, according to a new report. By Lauren Markoe.
COMMENTARY: Seeking clarity
NEW YORK (RNS) The ``October trifecta'' that touched my life -- my father's death, surgery and the unprecedented destruction of Hurricane Sandy -- did what traumatic events often do: they left me emotionally fatigued and ready for some fresh clarity, fresh perspective and fresh prioritizing. By Tom Ehrich.
Chastened Catholic bishops told they have to reform themselves
BALTIMORE (RNS) In the wake of sweeping setbacks to the hierarchy’s agenda on Election Day, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Monday (Nov. 12) told his fellow bishops that they must now look at their own failings, confess their sins and reform themselves if they hope to affect the wider culture. By David Gibson.
American Muslims celebrate defeat of congressional critics
(RNS) American Muslims are celebrating the ouster of two Tea Party congressmen known for their anti-Islamic rhetoric, and heralding the outcomes as a sign that Muslim voters are a political force to be reckoned with. By Omar Sacirbey.
The ‘nones’ say 2012 election proves they are a political force
(RNS) The "nones'' made their presence felt in this election, with some 70 percent of the religiously unaffiliated voting for President Obama, according to exit polls. What do the political parties have to do to reach and keep these voters? By Kimberly Winston.
How Obama won the battleground states, despite losing Christians
(RNS) In winning ten out of the dozen battlegroun states, President Obama had to depend on non-Christians.
Arizona Democrat to replace defeated Pete Stark as sole atheist in Congress
(RNS) Pete Stark, the only openly atheist member of Congress, was defeated Tuesday, but newly elected Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema will take his place -- representing what atheists, humanists and other nontheists hope is a new wave of nonreligous lawmakers. By Kimberly Winston.
2012 shows a social sea change on gay marriage
(RNS) Gay rights supporters are marking Election Day 2012 as a turning point in their quest for marriage equality as opponents deny a cultural shift in American attitudes. By Lauren Markoe.
What’s next for religious conservatives?
Buddhist, Hindu make history in new Congress
(RNS) Congress will become a shade more religiously diverse this January, after Tuesday’s election of the first Hindu representative and first Buddhist senator. By Daniel Burke.
‘10 Commandments judge’ Roy Moore wins his old job back
(RNS) Roy Moore, forever known as Alabama's Ten Commandments judge, has been re-elected chief justice in a triumphant political resurrection after being ousted from that office nearly a decade ago. By Kim Chandler.
What won, what lost on 2012 state ballot measures
(RNS) Here's a quick tour of selected state ballot measures from the 2012 elections. By Jeanie Groh.
‘Mormon moment’ ends with a loss – but Romney’s religion still won
(RNS) Despite Mitt Romney's loss on Tuesday night, fellow Mormons say his candidacy was a win for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By Peggy Fletcher Stack and Daniel Burke.
Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: 2012 Election Winners & Losers Edition
This probably aint the birthday present Billy Graham was hoping for today. It's the morning after the night before, and here's our sense of who won and who lost last night, from candidates to campaigns, ballot measures to bishops.
What do religious leaders want for Obama’s next four years?
(RNS) Religious leaders already have their wish lists ready for President Obama's second term. Here are 10 officials' thoughts about what they’d like to see in the next four years. By Adelle M. Banks and Jeanie Groh.
