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The Morning Buzz | October 20, 2011
[10.20.2011]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? As you begin your day, take a moment to write down some recipes from the 1933 edition of the Congressional Cookbook. The next time you entertain, you could whip up a tray of “yum-yum gems” or try your hand at… more
The Morning Buzz | October 14, 2011
[10.14.2011]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? Celebrate Friday by feasting your eyes on these pictures of breakfasts from around the world. I have to say, India’s breakfast is one of the most intriguing, mostly because I have absolutely no idea what banana pepper toast would taste… more
Presbyterian Church Ordains First Openly Gay Pastor
[10.12.2011]The newly re-ordained Rev. Scott Anderson of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) resigned as pastor of his California church in 1990 after telling his congregants that he was gay. More than 20 years later, on Saturday October 8, he was welcomed back into the ministry as the denomination’s first openly gay pastor, several months after the Presbyterian national assembly decided to remove language from the church constitution that required clergy to… more
The Morning Buzz | October 11, 2011
[10.11.2011]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? There’s yet another presidential debate tonight – for those of you who are puzzled over why there are so many debates happening when the election is over a year away, take a look at this piece from Talking Points Memo. … more
Want To Know More About American Attitudes on the Death Penalty?
[09.29.2011]You’re in luck! If you’ve been following our coverage of the recent debates on the death penalty, either in “Figuring Faith” or on the blog, you may want to know more about what Americans think about the death penalty. Toddle right over to our research page to see our latest research note, “American Attitudes on the Death Penalty” and learn about differences along partisan, racial, religious, gender and generational lines,… more
“A Pastoral Letter Regarding Bullying and Suicide”
[01.27.2011]In the wake of the recent string of teen suicides, the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), drafted a letter to the church calling on its members to stand up against bullying. In the letter, she cited the October PRRI/RNS Religion News Survey, conducted by Public Religion Research Institute in partnership with the Religion News Service. Dear Disciples, The wave of… more
Strong Support for Immigration Reform in Ohio & Arkansas
[04.15.2010]A national re-contact survey and three state-level reports released today show strong support for immigration reform among residents of Ohio and Arkansas. “Like Americans overall, Ohio and Arkansas residents support a comprehensive approach to immigration reform by approximately a 2-to-1 margin,” said Dr. Robert P. Jones, CEO of Public Religion Research Institute, which conducted the studies. Jones also noted that this strong support persists despite higher anxiety among Ohioans and Arkansans about economic vulnerability and competition with illegal immigrants for jobs. These state-level findings are generally consistent with findings from Public Religion Research Institute’s national survey on religion, values, and immigration reform, which was released in March.
Survey Shows Lutheran Clergy Support Ordination of Gay and Lesbian Clergy
[08.05.2009]A majority of clergy who belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) support ordination of gay and lesbian clergy, and a plurality (46%) support performing same-sex marriages in states where they are legal, according to a recent national survey by Public Religion Research. The Clergy Voices Survey is the most in-depth study ever conducted of Mainline Protestant clergy and contained nearly 60 questions related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in the church and society.
Survey Shows PCUSA Clergy Support Legal Recognition of Gay Couples’ Relationships
[08.04.2009]Survey shows Presbyterian (USA) clergy support legal recognition of gay couples’ relationships and ordination of gay and lesbian clergy. The survey also found PCUSA clergy strongly support the church doing more to help members carefully consider gay and lesbian issues.