Jennifer Riley
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1 in 2 U.S. Christians Say Religious Freedom Integral to Foreign Policy
A little more than half of American Christians believe religious freedom should be an important factor in making decisions on U.S. foreign policy, according to a new survey released on Monday.
World's Former Only Hindu Country Opens to Christianity
The world\'s former only official Hindu country is now open to the preaching of the Gospel, a Christian missionary working in the country shared this past weekend with joy. Formerly, Christians were reportedly arrested and imprisoned for preaching the Gospel in Nepal.
New Site Seeks 10,000 Catholics for Obama
A new Web site recently launched with a goal of recruiting 10,000 Catholic volunteers to help solicit votes for presidential candidate Barack Obama. The site is in response to resistance by some Catholics to vote for Obama because of his support of abortion rights.
Lutheran Leaders Offer Advice to Presidential Candidates
Four Lutheran leaders offered policy advice to the two major presidential candidates in a letter this week. The letter touched on issues related to poverty, health care, global warming, immigration, international development, and conflict resolution.
Obama Backed by Less Religious Americans
Presidential candidate Barack Obama has stronger support among less religious Americans than rival John McCain, a survey revealed.
Conservatives Give Obama Thumbs Up for Faith-Based Plan
Barack Obama\'s announcement of plans to not only maintain but to expand President Bush\'s beloved faith-based programs apparently softened conservatives and Christian voters who had feared the initiative would be dismantled if a liberal Democrat were to take over the White House.
New Study Finds Fewer Evangelical Universalists than Reported
A re-wording of a question about religious beliefs coupled with a more precise definition of a Christian group found that far fewer evangelicals are universalists than what the Pew Forum reported in its landmark report last week.
Obama Advised to Avoid 'Failure' of Past Faith-Based Program
A leading progressive Christian leader warned Barack Obama of the \"failure\" of the faith-based program under President Bush which he hopes the Democratic presidential candidate will avoid if elected to the White House.
Some Defend Dobson's Attack on Obama
Several conservative commentators this week defended Dr. James Dobson\'s criticisms of Democrat Barack Obama\'s Bible interpretation as standing up for the Christian truth.
Obama Prying Loose Evangelicals from Republicans
From his frequent God talk on the campaign trail to his latest proposal to expand aid to faith-based programs, Democrat Barack Obama is serious and aggressive when it comes to courting faith voters.