Catholic, Episcopalian, Mormon, and other religious and secular officials speak out after the Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage.
Religion
Evangelicos: A Way Back for the GOP
Before Republicans can win evangélicos over, they have to know who they really are.
Elizabeth Dias on the Latino Reformation
TIME’s Elizabeth Dias stopped by the NewsNation set to discuss her new cover story “Evangélicos!”
U.S. Hispanics Are Becoming Less Catholic
The number of Hispanics who identify as Catholic in the U.S. have dropped four percent over the past four years, while Hispanic Protestants are on the rise.
Cardinal Dolan Reacts to the Pope’s Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI stepped down today in an announcement that surprised the Catholic world. There is no modern precedent for a papal resignation–the last pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415. Pope “B16,” as he is affectionately …
At Inaugural Prayer Service, a Glimpse of the Pastor-in-Chief’s Vision
The Tuesday service reflected Obama’s call for a more inclusive America.
Where President Romney Would Go to Church
Bishop Robert Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ in Chevy Chase, MD, isn’t exactly sure how to handle the casserole question. You see, the Mormon church is run by volunteers, and every member has a job: …
Conservatives Say Obama to Blame for Mideast Protests, Not Anti-Islam Film
As protests set off by an American anti-Islam film continued across the Mideast on Friday, several thousand conservatives gathered for the annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, where the global events have not escaped notice.
The Story Behind Lawrence O’Donnell’s Apology to Mormons
MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell apologized Wednesday night for inaccurate comments he made a week earlier about the origins of the Mormon church. “I am truly sorry if I said something inaccurate about Joseph Smith, and I am …
How Religious Expression Is Splitting the U.S. Electorate–Including Republicans
Americans may be more religious than their peers in other Western countries, but they have their limits when it comes to mixing religion and public life. According to a new survey conducted by Pew, a 38% plurality of Americans …
Birth Control Debate: Why Catholic Bishops Have Lost Their Grip on U.S. Politics—and Their Flock
The Vatican’s timing was ironic. While Roman Catholic bishops in the U.S. were trying to revive their moral and political clout last week by battling President Obama over contraception coverage and religious liberty, a papally …
Social Conservatives Splinter as Gingrich Backers Dispute Claims of Santorum Consensus
Despite Saturday’s announcement that prominent Evangelical leaders would support Rick Santorum for President, the battle for social conservative votes is far from over. On Monday, backers of Newt Gingrich disputed reports that …
Mormon Perspective and 2012
With Mitt Romney leading the GOP presidential race and traditional Evangelical influence appearing to wane, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is playing an increasingly significant role in the American political …