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5 faith facts about Rand Paul: ‘My faith has never been easy for me’
By Kimberly Winston — February 1, 2016
(RNS) Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul withdrew from the 2016 race February 3.
Bible’s values take a beating in latest GOP debate (COMMENTARY)
By David P. Gushee — December 16, 2015
(RNS) Care for for widows, orphans, civilians in time of war? Not relevant to the commander in chief's job, said several Republican candidates.
What will Donald Trump say next about Muslims?
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 15, 2015
And how will Ted Cruz and other Trump rivals respond in tonight's GOP debate? Check our 5 faith facts on the candidates for their backgrounds.
GOP 2016 contenders sling God talk, prep for debate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 27, 2015
(RNS) The official debate topic is economic issues, but it might be hard to quell mention of Donald Trump's religious dig at Ben Carson.
11 faith facts about GOP candidates who debated on CNN
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 16, 2015
(RNS) Despite Christian talk host Hugh Hewitt on the panel of questioners, the candidates far less 'God talk' than in the Fox News debate.
10 faith facts about GOP front-runners in Fox News’ main debate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — August 6, 2015
(RNS) Several candidates brought up God's guidance in the Fox News debate and most stayed true their religious background as detailed in RNS's series on "5 faith facts" about the men and woman of the 2016 race.
Republicans seek probe of abortion rules after Planned Parenthood videos
By Reuters — July 23, 2015
(Reuters) Republican presidential candidates and lawmakers are calling for Planned Parenthood to be investigated and its federal funding eliminated after two videos that critics said showed the reproductive health care group is involved in the illegal sale of aborted fetal tissue.
To move beyond abortion stalemate, reporters must ask tough questions (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — April 20, 2015
(RNS) When was the last time a reporter asked a candidate why he or she supports unrestricted abortion access in the second and third trimester, when upwards of 70 percent of Americans do not?
Jewish anti-vaxxers take note: Parental responsibility trumps parental rights
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 10, 2015
(RNS) Judaism does not believe in radical individualism. Rather, it believes in communal responsibility.
Catholic and libertarian? Pope’s top adviser says they’re incompatible
By David Gibson — June 3, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Tuesday's daylong seminar showed how the moral implications of the debate over the role and size of government are playing out most vividly in the Catholic Church.
The real fights over gay marriage are just starting
By Susan Page — June 27, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) The demise of the Defense of Marriage Act leaves an expanse of battlegrounds and a patchwork of laws. While every state in New England now recognizes same-sex marriages, for instance, not a single state in the South does.
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