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February 04, 2016
Half of Americans say the next president should be careful not to criticize Islam as a whole when speaking about Islamic extremists, while four-in-ten want the next president to speak bluntly about Islamic extremists even if the statements are critical of Islam as a whole. A new Pew Research Center survey finds that blunt talk is preferred by two-thirds of Republicans and those who lean toward the Republican Party, while seven-in-ten Democrats and independents who lean Democratic say the next president should speak carefully about Islamic extremism so as not to criticize Islam as a whole.Read More >>
Media Mentions
Americans’ views on Islam, Muslims divide by party lines
Feb. 3 - Religion News Service
Religion News Service reports on a new Pew Research Center survey that found a sharp divide between Republicans and Democrats on views of Islam and Muslims.
Feb. 3 - Religion News Service
Religion News Service reports on a new Pew Research Center survey that found a sharp divide between Republicans and Democrats on views of Islam and Muslims.
In the News
Obama at National Prayer Breakfast: ‘Faith is the great cure for fear’
Feb. 4 - CNN
At Baltimore mosque, President Obama encourages U.S. Muslims: ‘You fit in here’
Feb. 3 - The Washington Post *
Surge of Zika virus has Brazilians re-examining strict abortion laws
Feb. 3 - The New York Times *
Pope extends new olive branch to China in bid to mend ties
Feb. 2 - The Associated Press
Muslim conference calls for protection of religious minorities
Feb. 2 - The New York Times *
How Ted Cruz outfoxed Donald Trump in Iowa
Feb. 2 - The Washington Post *
New prayer site highlights divide between Israel, U.S. Jews
Feb. 1 - The Associated Press
Syria conflict: Dozens killed near Shia shrine
Feb. 1 - BBC News
‘I’m gay and I’m a priest, period.’
Jan. 31 - The Washington Post *
Catholic Italy mobilizes as conservatives mount last stand against same-sex unions
Jan. 30 - The Guardian
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Feb. 4 - CNN
At Baltimore mosque, President Obama encourages U.S. Muslims: ‘You fit in here’
Feb. 3 - The Washington Post *
Surge of Zika virus has Brazilians re-examining strict abortion laws
Feb. 3 - The New York Times *
Pope extends new olive branch to China in bid to mend ties
Feb. 2 - The Associated Press
Muslim conference calls for protection of religious minorities
Feb. 2 - The New York Times *
How Ted Cruz outfoxed Donald Trump in Iowa
Feb. 2 - The Washington Post *
New prayer site highlights divide between Israel, U.S. Jews
Feb. 1 - The Associated Press
Syria conflict: Dozens killed near Shia shrine
Feb. 1 - BBC News
‘I’m gay and I’m a priest, period.’
Jan. 31 - The Washington Post *
Catholic Italy mobilizes as conservatives mount last stand against same-sex unions
Jan. 30 - The Guardian
* SOME WEBSITES MAY REQUIRE A PAID SUBSCRIPTION
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