A poll done by the Pew Research Center shows that Americans have become increasingly uneasy with the idea of mixing religion and politics. The reason for this has a whole lot to do with the battle over birth control coverage in employer sponsored health insurance. The Pew Research Center, according to it’s website, is “a non-partisan fact tank that provides information on the issues, attitude and trends shaping America and the world.” It conducts public opinion polling, and other types of empirical social science research. The Pew Research Center does not take positions on policy issues. It just gathers data … Continue reading →

The USCCB is organizing with Evangelical Christian groups, and other religious groups, to continue the battle against health insurance coverage. Their goal is to allow all businesses, (religious or not), to be allowed to opt-out of covering anything that the business owner has a religious or moral objection to in the health insurance plans that are offered to employees. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is making plans to work with evangelical Christians, and other religious groups, on a public relations campaign. They want to create television and radio ads, and are interested in using social media on the … Continue reading →