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Amid Trayvon Martin case, Obama hosts screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

On Thursday night, President Obama introduces a screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' released 50 years ago. With emotions high over the Trayvon Martin killing, is this a teachable moment on race?
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The faith factor: Religion's new prominence in campaign 2012

Whose beliefs matter? From birth control to taxes, religion is playing an unprecedented role in campaign 2012.
Evangelical leaders try to unite behind Rick Santorum

Evangelical leaders want to use whatever clout they have to help a strong conservative advance in South Carolina’s primary, upsetting frontrunner Mitt Romney, who is viewed as too moderate.
How American Muslims are reacting to Koran burning threat

For American Muslims – already in the eye of a political storm over the proposed mosque near ground zero in New York – a Florida pastor's Koran burning threat is seen as a teachable moment crucial to how the US public views Muslims and Islam.
Christian faith: Calvinism is back

In America's Christian faith, a surprising comeback of rock-ribbed Calvinism is challenging the Jesus-is-your-buddy gospel of modern evangelism.
Evangelicals march north

Southern Baptists are among those ‘planting’ new churches in the rocky soil of secular New England.
Evangelicals march north

Southern Baptists are among those ‘planting’ new churches in the rocky soil of secular New England.
Why Americans are devout and diverse but not divided

They are increasingly tolerant of other religions and persuasions.
How pastors are soothing congregants in recessionary times

They search for the right words to express from the pulpit – a balance between compassion and urging worshipers to find deeper meanings.
Southern Baptist leaders urge climate change action

But their unofficial call to action has kindled skepticism within the conservative denomination.
Southern Baptist leaders urge climate change action

But their unofficial call to action has kindled skepticism within the conservative denomination.
For Super Tuesday, McCain's edge is substantial

McCain leads by 19 points nationally, but Romney could benefit from anti-McCain votes.
Spurred by Carter, some Baptists meet to build bigger tent.

Some 20,000 are expected in Atlanta this week to show that they can work together despite political and religious divisions.