Several months ago, it seemed religion might be a notable factor in the 2012 presidential election.
Religion and the election
Mitt Romney
Peter Manseau on religion as America’s “first freedom”
New Directions in the Study of Prayer grantee Peter Manseau observes that both the Obama and Romney campaigns describe religious…
Mormon appointed to White House faith-based advisory council
Recently, Religion News Service reported that President Obama had appointed the first Mormon member to his faith-based advisory council.
Evangelicals support Romney
At The New Republic, Eg Kilgore explains why the Christian Right will overcome its apprehensions about Mitt Romney's religion.
Romney and the two holy lands
Mitt Romney can't find enough good things to say about Israel. And like his now defunct challengers, Gingrich and Santorum,…
Problems with new Gallup poll?
Gallup's latest poll, released today, breaks down presidential candidate support by voter religiosity and religious identity.
Modern Mormons and socialism
At Salon, Troy Williams retells an old Mormon tale and chastises likely Republican candidate for president, Mitt Romney, for abandoning his religion's socialist…