February, 2012
Santorum’s Climate Change Theology Doesn’t Align With Other Catholics
[02.21.2012]With a week left until the Michigan primary, Rick Santorum is neck-and-neck with Mitt Romney, in a state that will test Santorum’s ability to connect with blue-collar voters. Perhaps in an attempt to up the ante with this crucial demographic, Santorum went on the offensive this weekend, attacking President Obama’s “radical environmentalism,” which, according to Santorum, is based in the president’s misinterpretation of the Bible. Santorum outlined his vision of… more
The Morning Buzz | February 16, 2012
[02.16.2012]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? It may have seemed impossible to top Newt Gingrich’s endorsement from the “big house”, but Rick Santorum just snagged what may be the best endorsement yet. He now has the much-coveted support of Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine – which means he’s… more
The Morning Buzz | February 15, 2012
[02.15.2012]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? Remember when Romney got lambasted for quadrupling the size of his vacation home? That’s nothing compared to the opulent splendor that Franklin Delano Roosevelt enjoyed when he was a Harvard undergraduate. At a time when many students had neither indoor… more
The Morning Buzz | February 14, 2012
[02.14.2012]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? I’ve tried to ignore the barrage of cute/weird/Downton Abbey-themed Valentine’s Day-related finds on the blogs because of, well, this. But V-Day is finally here, and if you need a distraction from all the candy and roses, take a look at… more
Religious Convictions Don’t Always Conflict With Belief in Evolution
[02.13.2012]Yesterday, thousands of people marked the 203rd anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, celebrating “Darwin Day” in a wide variety of ways. The International Darwin Day Foundation declares that the day “expresses gratitude for the enormous benefits that scientific knowledge, acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity, has contributed to the advancement of humanity.” Some of the quirkier tributes to Darwin included a “Phylum Feast” at a restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland, where… more
Young Adults Are Moving Home, But Staying Hopeful
[02.13.2012]Yet more proof that the world can change a lot in 20 years: in 1993, 80% of parents with young children said that children should be financially independent from their parents by the age of 22. Now, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center on young people and the economy, only 67% of parents share this view, and fully 3-in-10 (31%) say that children shouldn’t have to… more