January, 2012
Christian Conservative Confab Unlikely to Sway South Carolina Voters
[01.13.2012]With only a week to go until the South Carolina primary, a group of 150 conservative evangelical Christian leaders are gathering today and tomorrow at a ranch in Texas to decide whether they will endorse a candidate in the race. The effort to throw their collective weight behind a consensus candidate signals the dissatisfaction currently felt by many evangelical leaders about a Romney candidacy. As CNN’s Eric Marrapodi observes: “Romney… more
The Morning Buzz | January 13, 2012
[01.13.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Like boxed wine, road trips, and gossip, the Morning Buzz is better when you share it with friends. Send this post to anyone who might want to start their day with a (lighthearted) roundup of news related to religion and… more
Mormons and White Evangelicals: Not So Different After All?
[01.12.2012]A new survey from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life investigates how Mormons feel about American society and their place within it amidst increased scrutiny as the result of two Mormon contenders for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney and John Huntsman. The Pew Forum found that while some Mormons feel misunderstood and alienated from the American mainstream, others have a sense of optimism that the U.S. is ready to… more
The Morning Buzz | January 12, 2012
[01.12.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Scuffles over whether the New York Times is in touch with “youth culture” are always hilarious - especially when they involve the newspaper’s famed crossword puzzle. And now I have an excuse to never use the word “illin.’” Ever. Even after… more
The Morning Buzz | January 11, 2012
[01.11.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Who knew that Mitt Romney hunted “varmints”? Not me. Check out more classic “Mitt”-isms at Talking Points Memo. When it comes to certain political issues, Rick Santorum, a Catholic, has more in common with white evangelical Protestants than Americans from… more
Figuring Faith | Rick Santorum: The Evangelical’s Catholic Candidate?
[01.10.2012]Today, New Hampshire primary voters are heading to the polls, but many politicos are already looking forward to the South Carolina primary, where religion will play a much greater role in determining voters’ choices. In this week’s post for “Figuring Faith,” Dr. Robert P. Jones illuminates why Rick Santorum, a Catholic, is actually a more apt ally for white evangelical Protestants. To learn more about where Santorum stands on hot-button… more
The Morning Buzz | January 10, 2012
[01.10.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? If you think Facebook has changed modern life, what could it do to the way we think about death? A lot, apparently. A new Facebook app allows users to create a posthumous message which will be shared with the Facebook… more
The Morning Buzz | January 9, 2012
[01.09.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Are you a “savvy parent?” Do you want your baby to grow up with the plot of Jane Eyre ingrained into his or her consciousness? Then you must have “Bronte for Babies” – it’s fashionable. Rick Santorum got into a lengthy… more
Will South Carolina’s Tea Party Stand Against Romney?
[01.06.2012]As the Republican primary trundles on, there’s one nagging question that continues to go unanswered: where on earth is the Tea Party? With Michele Bachmann out of the race and Rick Perry’s weak performance in Iowa, there does not seem to be a clear candidate for Tea Party supporters to rally around – although to be fair, no candidate has seemed to be a perfect fit for the movement since… more