By Bob Smietana Americans love to fight about sex and religion. From shacking up and same-sex marriage to birth control and bathrooms, Americans disagree about what is right and wrong with sex—often based on faith. Those disputes can end up in court, in highly divisive and controversial cases. This week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of a Colorado … [Read more...]
Americans sure of religious freedom but unsure Muslims are welcome
By Lisa Cannon Green NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Americans believe firmly in religious freedom but think atheists are more welcome than Muslims in the United States, Nashville-based Lifeway Research finds. More than 90 percent say people should be free to choose and practice religious beliefs. Nearly 7 in 10 call America a nation of many religions. Yet Americans acknowledge the … [Read more...]