(ANALYSIS) Despite efforts to convince the American public that the religious left is a potent force in American politics — the data just does not support that assertion. In fact, it shows that Democrats are significantly less religious by any objective measure of the term compared to their Republican counterparts.
Read MoreThis week’s Weekend Plug-in fact-checks whether the virtual Democratic National Convention eliminated “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance. The week’s other top religion news ranges from Joe Biden’s faith to Jerry Falwell Jr.’s uncertain future with Liberty University.
Read MoreThis week’s Weekend Plug-in includes a pop quiz on President Trump’s photo op at St. John’s Episcopal Church and other top headlines in a busy week of religion-related protest and pandemic news.
Read More(OPINION) An important shift has occurred among white Catholics in recent decades. How important will they be in the next election? That could depend on how important the President thinks they are. In any case, journalists shouldn’t discount them.
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