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The abortion debate heats up: RL’s resources and experts

The abortion debate heats up: RL’s resources and experts

The anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion always sparks discussions about this hot-button issue, and the annual March for Life on the National Mall in Washington is one focus of much media attention. But this year there are a number of developments driving the abortion debate in new directions.

The abortion debate: A new poll, plus experts and organizations

The abortion debate: A new poll, plus experts and organizations

Two pending developments are contributing to an escalation of the nation’s long-standing debate over legalized abortion: health care reform and the anticipated release of proposals, developed by a White House task force, aimed at reducing abortion. This edition of ReligionLink provides resources to help reporters navigate the volatile issues at stake.

Religious issues complicate adoption

Religious issues complicate adoption

Religion and adoption are both, at core, about identity. And increasingly, religious issues are complicating adoption. That’s because of the increase in international and interfaith adoptions, in adoptions between races, and in adoptions by singles and gay couples. At the same time, a significant proportion of adoption agencies are faith-based, which has led to conflicts [...]

Religious leaders respond to domestic violence

Religious leaders respond to domestic violence

Women who experience domestic violence have not always found compassion and help in their houses of worship. Some pastors, referring to a Bible verse, said women should submit to their husbands. Others likened women’s suffering to that of Jesus’ on the cross. Some counseled forgiveness or suggested that a marriage must be saved at any [...]

At Ramadan, Muslim women’s voices emerge

At Ramadan, Muslim women’s voices emerge

During the month of Ramadan, Muslim women across the country will bring the Quran to the housebound, prepare meals for the hungry and reflect on what it means to be Muslim women today. More and more, they are working through formally organized women’s groups, which may also address education, social services or politics. The growing [...]


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