Press Releases

August 27, 2008

Clergy Lead Thousands in Immigrants’ Rights March in Denver

Faith Leaders call for action from political leaders

(We Believe Colorado)

August 12, 2008

Poll on Southern Evangelicals' Attitudes toward Torture

Results to be Released During National Summit on Torture in Atlanta

July 28, 2008

Faith Leaders Call for Defeat of Ballot Initiative Promoting Racial Profiling

(We Believe Colorado)

July 15, 2008

Clergy Put Political Ads to the Test

Debut New Tool to Evaluate ’08 Campaigns

(We Believe Ohio)

July 07, 2008

Evangelical Group to Convene Interfaith Summit on Torture

Mercer University to Host, Faith in Public Life to Co-Sponsor National Conference in Atlanta on 9/11

July 01, 2008

Faith, Politics and the Common Good Draw Catholics to National Convention in Philadelphia

700 delegates will affirm platform addressing economic justice, health care, immigration and other moral issues

June 18, 2008

Diverse Christians Chart Future of Faith in Politics

"Envision the Future: A Declaration for the Common Good"

June 13, 2008

Colorado Religious Leaders Launch Interfaith Coalition to Change “Values Debate”

(We Believe Colorado)

June 12, 2008

Over 100 Colorado Faith Leaders to Reclaim Values in '08

Diverse New Coalition Puts Common Good Issues at Center of “Values Debate”

(We Believe Colorado)

June 03, 2008

Historic Christian Gathering to Chart Gospel Politics of the Future

Unprecedentedly diverse “Envision” conference June 8-10

April 14, 2008

VALUES DEBATE TRANSFORMED: THE COMPASSION FORUM BRIDGES IDEOLOGICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIVIDES

(Faith in Public Life)

April 07, 2008

CNN to Air Live Broadcast of Presidential Candidates Forum on Faith Issues

CNN’s Campbell Brown to Co-Moderate with Newsweek’s Jon Meacham April 13 ‘Compassion Forum’ in Pennsylvania
Credentialing Information Available:
http://www.messiah.edu/compassion_forum/media/credentials/form.html

April 04, 2008

Senator Obama Accepts Invitation to Bipartisan Presidential Compassion Forum

Will Join Senator Clinton at Messiah College in Harrisburg on April 13th
Organizers Hold Out Hope for McCain

Credentialing Information Available:
http://www.messiah.edu/compassion_forum/media/credentials/form.html

March 25, 2008

Senator Clinton Accepts Invitation to Bipartisan Presidential Compassion Forum

Messiah College Releases Credentialling Information on Website:
http://www.messiah.edu/compassion_forum/media/credentials/form.html

March 13, 2008

Bipartisan Presidential Compassion Forum in PA Announced

(Faith in Public Life)

March 10, 2008

The Evangelical Center Arrives

A breakfast briefing featuring Dr. David P. Gushee, Author of the Newly Released The Future of Faith in American Politics: The Public Witness of the Evangelical Center

(Faith in Public Life)

March 07, 2008

New Ohio Post-Election Poll Demonstrates Political Diversity of Evangelical Voters

Two Ohio Megachurch Pastors to Speak on Teleconference Monday

(Faith in Public Life)

February 28, 2008

9,000 Faithful America Members Ask Pollsters to Fix Exit Polls

Letter asks ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox and the AP to stop stereotyping people of faith by asking all voters -- Republicans and Democrats -- the same religion questions on the exit poll surveys

(Faith in Public Life)

February 26, 2008

We Believe Ohio Calls for Informative, Sleaze-Free Presidential Debate in Cleveland

It is crucial that civility and truth-telling reign this evening in Cleveland.

(We Believe)

February 11, 2008

New Post-Election Poll Demonstrates Political Diversity of Evangelical Christians

Click through for polling memo and teleconference audio.

(Faith in Public Life)

February 06, 2008

Super-Stereotyping in Tuesday's Exits

Exit polls in every single Super Tuesday state yet again only asked Republican voters if they were born-again or evangelical Christians -- continuing to reinforce the false and outdated presumption that evangelicals only vote one way.

(Faith in Public Life)

January 28, 2008

In South Carolina, Exit Polls Fail Again

South Carolina exit polls only asked Republican voters if they were born-again or evangelical Christians.

(Faith in Public Life)

January 24, 2008

Christian Leaders to President: Your Moral Legacy Is at Stake

President Asked to Salvage Moral Legacy on War, Torture, Poverty and Climate
STATE OF THE UNION PRESS TELECONFERENCE AT 10 AM

(Faith in Public Life)

January 15, 2008

Faith Transcends Primary Politics: Believers Ask Candidates to Respect Religion’s Role

Catholic, Evangelical, and Mainline Leaders Identify Three Principles to Protect Religion on the Trail

(Faith in Public Life)

January 11, 2008

Observant Jews Effectively Barred from Nevada Caucuses

The Republican and Democratic Nevada caucuses are being held on Saturday January 19 at 9 and 11:30 am – during morning religious services for observant Jews.

(Faith in Public Life)

January 10, 2008

Evangelicals to Networks: Stop Pigeonholing Us, Fix Exit Polls

Networks’ exit polls only ask Republicans if they are evangelicals

(Faith in Public Life)

December 13, 2007

National Religious, Military, and Political Leaders Appear in Full-Page Des Moines Register Ad Opposing Torture

With shocking and new revelations about torture coming out of Washington daily, National Religious Campaign Against Torture calls torture “the most important issue we have to face as a nation”

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

December 10, 2007

National Religious Campaign Against Torture Urges Appointment of Special Counsel to Investigate CIA Interrogation Tapes

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

December 03, 2007

Christian Leaders Call for Ceasefire in Christmas Culture Wars

Open Letter Urges Bill O’Reilly, Bill Donohue and John Gibson to Join a Campaign that focuses on the Common Good

(Faith in Public Life)

November 08, 2007

Congressional, Religious Leaders Discuss Groundbreaking Abortion Initiative

**TELECONFERENCE TODAY AT 1:30 PM**

(Faith in Public Life)

Cleveland Clergy Declare Ohio a “Political Sleaze-Free Zone”

(We Believe)

Columbus Clergy Declare Ohio a “Political Sleaze-Free Zone”

(We Believe)

November 06, 2007

Religious Leaders Appeal to Senate's Conscience on Farm Bill

Full Page Ad Runs in Roll Call Calling on Senators to Support Reform

(Religious Working Group on the Farm Bill)

November 05, 2007

One Year before Election ’08, Clergy Declare Ohio a “Political Sleaze-Free Zone”

***PRESS CONFERENCES THURSDAY***

(We Believe)

November 02, 2007

As Farm Bill Floor Debate Begins, Religious Leaders Appeal to Senatorsʼ Conscience

**PRESS CONFERENCE Tuesday, NOV. 6 at 10:00 AM**

(Religious Working Group on the Farm Bill)

October 24, 2007

Faith Leaders to Senate: REFORM 2007 Farm Bill

(Religious Working Group on the Farm Bill)

October 09, 2007

THIRD WAY TO JOIN FAITH IN PUBLIC LIFE, NATIONAL EVANGELICAL LEADERS FOR RELEASE OF GROUND-BREAKING PAPER

Group Identifies Common Ground between Evangelicals and Progressives On Divisive Cultural Issues

(Faith in Public Life)

October 01, 2007

Bipartisan Congressional and Religious Leaders to Urge Override of Presidential SCHIP Veto

PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW AT NOON

July 25, 2007

Religious Leaders to Congress: Vote for Real Farm Bill Reform

Roll Call Ad Bolsters Values Message to Congress on Eve of House Floor Vote

(Religious Working Group on the Farm Bill)

July 17, 2007

Religious Leaders Press for Farm Bill Reform

Christian Leaders Keep Pressure on Congressional Leaders as Ag Committee Heads into Mark up

(Religious Working Group on the Farm Bill)

July 13, 2007

Capitol Hill Press Conference: Religious Leaders Press for Farm Bill Reform

(Religious Working Group on the Farm Bill)

June 26, 2007

Religious Leaders' Message to Congress: Restore Habeas Corpus

Religious Leaders Speak Out on “Day of Action to Restore Law and Justice”

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

June 21, 2007

New Online Database Documents Resurgence of Faith Organizing for the Common Good

Google Maps-Powered Database ID’s 3,000 Groups Nationwide

(Faith in Public Life)

June 07, 2007

TELE-PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY: Religious Leaders Express Moral Outrage at Senate's Failure to Restore Family Values in Immigration Bill

Faith Leaders Call on Pro-Family Advocates to Speak Out

(Faith in Public Life)

May 29, 2007

Leaders Call for Balanced Religious Debate

Religious Leaders Address Findings of New Report on Lack of Media Representation

(Faith in Public Life)

May 24, 2007

Religious Leaders to Address Findings of New Report on Lack of Media Representation

“Left Behind: The Skewed Representation of Religion in the Major News Media” to be Discussed

(Faith in Public Life)

May 08, 2007

Thousands to Create Domestic Jewish Agenda

Independent Jewish groups, blogs promote online forum; Presidential candidate given opportunity to offer solutions to grassroots Jewish priorities

(Jspot.org)

May 07, 2007

Christians Launch Ad, Grassroots Campaign Calling for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(Faith in Public Life)

May 02, 2007

We Believe Ohio Puts Prayer into Action on National Day of Prayer

“Day of Prayer in Action” Includes Meetings with More than 20 State Reps and Senators

(We Believe)

April 23, 2007

Major Religious Coalition Advocates Sweeping Farm Bill Reforms

Church leaders urge Congress: Reform Farm Bill to Reflect American Values

April 12, 2007

Over 50 Faith-Based Actions Urge Congress to "Step It Up on Global Warming" This Weekend

(Faith in Public Life)

April 04, 2007

U.S. Religious Leaders Just Back from Iran Renew Call for Direct Talks

Iran’s Decision to Release British Sailors and Marines Highlights Need for Dialogue

(U.S. Religious Leaders Delegation to Iran)

March 29, 2007

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Dr. Richard Land Issue Evangelical Call to Action on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Sens. Kennedy, Graham, Menendez, Salazar, and Reps. Gutierrez Rep. Flake Joined Richard Land, Samuel Rodriguez at Press Conference Today

(Faith in Public Life)

March 27, 2007

Leading Conservative White, Hispanic Evangelicals Issue Evangelical Call to Action on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Senator Kennedy to join Richard Land, Samuel Rodriguez at press conference this Thursday

(Faith in Public Life)

March 13, 2007

3,500 Christian Leaders from 48 States to Protest War at National Cathedral, Risk Arrest at White House

Tele-press conference Thursday, Event on Friday

(Christian Peace Witness for Iraq)

We Believe Ohio Clergy Call for Civility in Budget Process, Announce Day of Prayer in Action

(We Believe)

March 12, 2007

Congressional Briefing: Rethinking U.S. Trade Policy for the Common Good

Briefing Hosted By Rep. Walter B. Jones (R-NC), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Interfaith Working Group on Trade

March 08, 2007

Tele-Press Conference Tuesday: We Believe Ohio Calls for Civility in Budget Process, Focus on the Poor

We Believe Ohio Announces Day of Prayer in Action

(We Believe)

Tele-Press Conference: Prominent Religious Leaders to Discuss Christian Peace Witness

3,000 Christian from Across America Coming to D.C. to Worship and Protest to End Iraq War

(Christian Peace Witness for Iraq)

March 07, 2007

Religious Groups Call for Humanitarian, Economic Surge to Help End War in Iraq

Letter to Congress Urges Lawmakers to address 2007 funding gap for Iraq-related relief and development in Emergency Supplemental

March 02, 2007

1,000 Christians Gather to Tackle Child Poverty at Annual 'Ecumenical Advocacy Days'

Delegates representing more than 45 million Christians worldwide to address effects of violence, environmental degradation, and globalization

(Ecumenical Advocacy Days)

March 01, 2007

U.S. Religious Leaders Just Back from Iran Available to Talk About Recent Meeting with Iranians Officials, Including President Ahmadinejad

Return Coincides with US Decision to Hold Talks with Iran

(Faith in Public Life)

February 23, 2007

U.S. Religious Leaders Report Back on Meeting with Iranian Religious Leaders

Delegation Is Scheduled to Meet Iranian President Saturday

(U.S. Religious Leaders Delegation to Iran)

February 20, 2007

Thousands from Across America Worship and Protest to End Iraq War

Christian Peace Witness set for March 16th; Worship to be Followed by Procession to White House and Peaceful Protest

(Christian Peace Witness for Iraq)

February 13, 2007

National Religious Campaign Against Torture Announces Support for "Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007"

Bill Would Restore Right of Habeas Corpus

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

February 07, 2007

Religious, Enviro Coalition Aims to Screen Climate Change Film in 10,000 Churches Prior to '08 Elections

DVD Release of Movie Announced

(The Great Warming Call to Action)

February 06, 2007

Christian Peace Witness Denounces Senate’s Inaction on Iraq Resolution

(Christian Peace Witness for Iraq)

January 24, 2007

African-American Ministers Put Gulf Coast in Focus at New Orleans Conference

(Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.)

National Religious Campaign Against Torture Speaks Out About President Bush's Failure to Adress Torture in State of the Union

"The soul of our nation is at stake. "

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

January 22, 2007

Christian Leaders Challenge President Bush to Address Moral Concerns in State of the Union

Iraq, poverty, detainee policy, creation care, and immigration are moral priorities for the nation

(Faith in Public Life)

January 11, 2007

Religious Leaders Urge Congress to Extend Military Commissions Regulations Deadline Pending Public Comment

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

January 10, 2007

National Religious Campaign Against Torture Welcomes Withdrawal of Haynes Nomination

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

January 09, 2007

Faith Community to Hold Congress Accountable

(Faith in Public Life)

January 05, 2007

Faith Leaders Promote Petition Calling on Rep. Goode to Affirm Religious Toleration

(Faith in Public Life)

December 11, 2006

We Believe Denounces Efforts to Undermine Minimum Wage Amendment As Passed By the People of Ohio

(We Believe)

November 14, 2006

Tele-Press Conference: New Exit Poll Data on Religious Vote to Be Released

(Faith in Public Life)

November 07, 2006

Evangelical, Catholic Leaders Post-Election Teleconference on the Values Vote

(Faith in Public Life)

November 02, 2006

Hundreds to Rally for Final Values Voters Rally

(We Believe)

October 31, 2006

Tele-Press Conference: Jim Wallis & David Saperstein to Media: Correct "Moral Values" Misinformation of 2004

(Faith in Public Life)

October 30, 2006

Let Justice Roll Airs Christian Radio Ads Urging Minimum Wage Increase

(Let Justice Roll)

October 17, 2006

Evangelical Leaders Announce The Great Warming Call to Action Ads: Christian Radio Ads Call for Action on Climate Change

(The Great Warming Call to Action)

October 16, 2006

Religious Groups Hold White House Counter-Event: Decry Torture Bill Signing

(Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture)

October 10, 2006

New Book By FPL Executive Director Jennifer Butler!

Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized: An Insider’s Account of the Global Reach of the Christian Right

(Faith in Public Life)

October 03, 2006

Faith Leaders Available to Respond to Foley Scandal

(Faith in Public Life)

September 25, 2006

Religious Leaders Warn Congress: Don’t Let President Mislead with Iran as he did with Iraq

Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Agree: Direct Talks are Needed

(Faithful Security)

September 20, 2006

Religious Commentators Available to Debunk the 'Values Voters' Myth

(Faith in Public Life)

September 18, 2006

We Believe Northern Ohio to Parsley: End your campaign of manipulating religion for political gain

(We Believe)

Religious Leaders Run Full Page Ad in Roll Call to Tell Congress: Abolish Torture Now

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

September 12, 2006

Blackwell Fails to Respond to Repeated Invitations to Meet with We Believe

(We Believe)

September 06, 2006

Minimum Wage Raise Initiative Placed on November Ballot -- We Believe Commits to Ongoing Public Engagement and Voter Outreach

(We Believe)

August 29, 2006

Confounding Christian Stereotypes: Liberal pro-lifers? Conservative advocates for same-sex marriage?

Christian Group Completes 2,500-Mile Walk across USA with Surprising Findings

(CrossWalk America)

August 28, 2006

We Believe statement on "Clergy for Blackwell": Stop Dividing Ohio

(We Believe)

August 23, 2006

African-American Clergy Commemorate First Anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

National religious leaders available to share first-hand view of the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast and how the faith community is responding to this ongoing national tragedy

(Faith in Public Life)

August 17, 2006

We Believe Ohio Meets with Ted Strickland; Ken Blackwell Declines Invitation

(We Believe)

Black Ministers Sponsor National Katrina Anniversary Commemorative Worship Services in NYC and DC

(Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.)

August 14, 2006

BLACK CLERGY BUS TOUR OF GULF COAST PROVIDES HOPE

Religious leaders to assess rebuilding and convene Katrina/Rita Sunday

August 07, 2006

We Believe Supports Placing Minimum Wage Raise on November Ballot

We Believe Members Will Be Speaking and Available For Comment at 10:30 AM Tomorrow at the Ohio Statehouse As Signatures in Support of the Initiative Are Delivered to the Secretary of State.

July 31, 2006

We Believe Calls on Russell Johnson to Join GOP Chair in Denouncing Smear Tactics

(We Believe)

July 25, 2006

Black Ministers’ Katrina Commission Hearings Hold Government Accountable

The Katrina National Justice Commission will launch its third and final round of nationwide hearings in Houston, Texas on Thursday, July 27th to document successes and failures in the local, state and federal response to Hurricane Katrina.

(Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.)

July 21, 2006

CROSSWALK AMERICA REACHES MID-POINT, WELCOMED BY SUPPORTERS IN AMERICA’S HEARTLAND

St. Louis Supporters Walk with Group; Handful of Detractors Protest, Heckle Call for Humility and Compassion at Local Churches

(CrossWalk America)

July 19, 2006

Nearly 100 Religious Leaders Petition Senate: Support VRA without Amendments

(Faith in Public Life)

July 14, 2006

We Believe Ohio Clergy Denounce Campaign Tactics Using Religion as a Weapon of Attack

(We Believe)

July 10, 2006

National Religious Coalition Sends Letter to Sen. Graham, All Members of Judiciary Committee Expressing Grave Concern about Haynes Nomination

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

June 23, 2006

Religious Leaders to Unveil Covenant for a New America

Sens. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Rick Santorum and Sam Brownback to Attend Anti-Poverty Conference

(Sojourners/ Call to Renewal)

June 21, 2006

Faith Leaders Available to Discuss Today’s Delay of Voting Rights Act Reauthorization

Southern African-American Ministers Available through Faith in Public Life Media Bureau

(Faith in Public Life)

June 20, 2006

Faith-Based Resource Center Redefines American Values Debate

Unprecedented Collaborative Effort to Organize and Promote Faith Voices Working for Justice and the Common Good

(Faith in Public Life)

June 12, 2006

Religious Leaders Unite to Abolish Torture

Dr. Rick Warren, Rev. Ted Haggard, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Theodore Cardinal McCarrick among those calling for eradication of U.S. policies permitting torture and inhumane treatment

(National Religious Campaign Against Torture)

Black Ministers Launch Katrina National Justice Commission Hearings

Hillary Clinton among Testifiers before Commission

(Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.)

May 17, 2006

Cleveland Religious Leaders Launch We Believe

Movement advocating for inclusion, compassion and social justice goes STATEWIDE.

(We Believe)

May 04, 2006

Christian Group Completes First 2 Weeks of 20 Week Walk Across America

Walkers Have Covered More Than 350 Miles of 2,500 Mile Journey; Message of Tolerance and Faith Resonating As They Approach Albuquerque

(CrossWalk America)

May 02, 2006

Groundbreaking Progressive Faith Blog Conference

Liturgical and Political Progressive Bloggers to discuss Faith, Politics and Blogosphere!

(Progressive Faith BlogCon)

April 13, 2006

William Sloane Coffin Honored

Those Who Knew Him Best Share Reflections, Memories

(Faith in Public Life)

March 23, 2006

We Believe Salutes Faith and Politics Town Hall Meeting

Ohio Clergy Advocate for Statewide Public Discourse

(We Believe)

March 14, 2006

Columbus Religious Leaders Launch We Believe

United in dialogue and action, religious leaders announce aggressive and coordinated effort to advocate for social justice

(We Believe)

Faith In Public Life