Faith & Family
God, Country and the American Story: Why faith still belongs in American government
Congressman Mark Harris shares the remarkable journey that took him from the pulpit to Congress, explains why he believes Christians shouldn’t retreat from public life, and responds to one of America’s biggest debates: Does faith belong in government?
Support for Israel isn’t a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
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