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For many religious Americans, the word 'liberal' has become taboo

September 11, 2019

(RNS) — If you went to a church on a random Sunday morning in 1974 and grabbed 20 white parishioners, 11 would have been Democrats. Today, four would be Democrats. And those Democrats would outnumber the politically liberal churchgoers by a 2-1 ratio.

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Just like political parties, religious groups see their rivals as extremists

by Ryan Burge

August 9, 2019

(RNS) — White evangelicals and atheists sum up the political landscape the same way: “My party is moderate and sensible, while the other party is filled with extremists.”

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The death of trust and the triumph of suspicion

by Thomas Reese

June 26, 2019

(RNS) — Unless we build bridges and trust, neither the church nor America has much of a future.

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Oklahoma conservatives' views on medical marijuana evolving

by Sean Murphy

June 23, 2018

Their support for a medical marijuana measure on Tuesday's ballot could ensure Oklahoma joins the growing list of states that have legalized some form of pot.

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The tax bill: What happened to ‘family values’ and ‘pro-life’ principles?

by Dwayne Royster

December 1, 2017

(RNS) — To lavish gifts on the rich and corporations while demolishing any chance at a decent life for many other people who need help is cruel.

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GOP bill allows churches to back candidates, keep tax status

by Emily McFarlan Miller

November 2, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — Churches would gain the right to endorse political candidates and still retain their tax-free status under a provision in House Republicans' tax overhaul plan.

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Kentucky could become first state without an abortion clinic

by Jerome Socolovsky

July 22, 2017

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin makes no apologies for waging a licensing fight against a Louisville clinic that is the last remaining facility performing abortions in the state.

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Trump’s move to protect LGBT workers unsettles religious conservatives

by David Gibson

February 1, 2017

(RNS) The president’s decision to continue Obama’s policy was lost amid anger over the travel ban and the ecstasy over his Supreme Court pick. But Trump’s move began to draw delayed responses from social conservatives.

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How Hispanics helped put Trump in the White House

by guest

November 22, 2016

(RNS) Politicians must respect Hispanics' wide-ranging differences and speak to each community with distinction. Anything less is ignorance, and it might even be racism.

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False charges of 'anti-Catholicism' are anti-Catholic

by David Gibson

October 28, 2016

(RNS) Leaked emails aren't anti-Catholic and neither is Hillary Clinton. But spreading such charges goes against canon law, and is more about politics than the faith.

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Clinton probably won't court evangelicals. Here's why she should

by Yonat Shimron

July 29, 2016

(RNS) Politically, she has little to gain and a great deal to lose. But from the standpoint of democratic discourse, the time may be ripe to challenge evangelicals’ loyalty to Republican politicians.

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Trump’s evangelical meetup left me with YUGE questions

by David Gibson

June 23, 2016

(RNS) I was there for his tightly scripted 'conversation' with 900 conservative Christians but learned little about how his faith shapes his politics.

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GOP congressman cites Bible verses calling gays 'worthy of death'

by Cathy Lynn Grossman

May 27, 2016

(RNS) The Georgia Republican's choice of Bible quotes condemning homosexuality infuriated several colleagues.

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Evangelicals must confront the ethical dilemma of partisanship

by Yonat Shimron

May 2, 2016

(RNS) Political parties need vigorous moral and philosophical debate, and that will not happen if evangelicals oppose all Democrats as a matter of course.

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5 faith facts about Carly Fiorina: ‘What you make of yourself is your gift to God’

by Cathy Lynn Grossman

April 27, 2016

(RNS) Sen. Ted Cruz announced April 27 that Carly Fiorina would be his running mate if he wins the GOP presidential nomination. She withdrew from the race in February.

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For many religious Americans, the word 'liberal' has become taboo

Just like political parties, religious groups see their rivals as extremists

The death of trust and the triumph of suspicion

Oklahoma conservatives' views on medical marijuana evolving

The tax bill: What happened to ‘family values’ and ‘pro-life’ principles?

GOP bill allows churches to back candidates, keep tax status

Kentucky could become first state without an abortion clinic

Trump’s move to protect LGBT workers unsettles religious conservatives

How Hispanics helped put Trump in the White House

False charges of 'anti-Catholicism' are anti-Catholic

Trump’s evangelical meetup left me with YUGE questions

GOP congressman cites Bible verses calling gays 'worthy of death'

Evangelicals must confront the ethical dilemma of partisanship

5 faith facts about Carly Fiorina: ‘What you make of yourself is your gift to God’

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