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Strange Bedfellows Behind Anti-Obama 'Turban' Ad Who was behind the inflammatory ad that showed Obama wearing a turban? The answer could be the start of a joke: a hypnotherapist, an apolitical wedding videographer, and a felon now on the run. And they still haven't paid for the ad. Why Obama Needs To Win Over Catholics New poll data shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has some work ahead of him if he's going to woo white Catholic voters. What's standing in the way of Obama's relationship with Catholic voters? God Talk On The Campaign Trail Both John McCain and Barack Obama are courting the religious vote, but whose campaign will be more effective? Journalist Dan Gilgoff, the politics editor for Beliefnet.com, discusses the candidates' tactics. After Saddleback Forum, Some Questions Still Unanswered Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain spoke about how faith influences their policies during a recent forum at California's Saddleback Church. But some in faith community may still have serious questions for the candidates. The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Dan Gilgoff, and Rabbi Brad Hirschfield discuss broader issues of interest to the faith community. HHS Backs Protections For Anti-Abortion Doctors The Bush administration has proposed a rule that would strengthen protection for health care professionals who refuse to take part in abortions for moral or religious reasons. Future Of Brutalist-Designed Church Not Concrete Members of a Christian Science church are suing Washington for declaring their sanctuary a historical landmark, preventing them from tearing it down to build a new one. The city wants to preserve the building as an example of Brutalist architecture. Poll: Slim Backing For Keeping Politics, Religion Apart A new poll from the Pew Research Center has found a slim majority that says religious institutions should not speak out on political and social issues. The data are a shift from polls conducted over the past decade. Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, says all of the change has been among political conservatives. Support Grows To Change Kosher Rules Support is growing in the Jewish community to change the standards for kosher certification — to include an ethical component. A group of conservative rabbis has drafted guidelines. The orthodox movement has resisted the idea, but may be open to independent certification on ethical issues. New Orleans Fights To Save Churches Many churches in New Orleans are slated to close not necessarily because of blighted areas but because congregations are shrinking. Some of the buildings are historic or simply beautiful and some communities are mobilizing to keep them open. The 'Religionization' Of The Oval Office Scholar Randall Balmer explores the interplay between religion and American politics in his book, God in the White House. Balmer is a professor of religious history at Barnard College, and the editor-at-large for Christianity Today. Candidates Look For Inroads At Evangelical Forum Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Church in Orange County, Calif., spoke Saturday to Barack Obama and John McCain at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion. Knights Templar 'Heirs' Sue Pope For Billions A group of people claiming to be the heirs of the legendary Knights Templar are suing Pope Benedict XVI, seeking more than $150 billion for assets seized by the Catholic Church seven centuries ago. Fiona Govan, who wrote about the lawsuit for London's Daily Telegraph, discusses the case. McCain, Obama Drawn Out On Abortion, Marriage Mega-church pastor Rick Warren hosted presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama at his Saddleback Church in Orange County, Calif., Saturday. They took the stage one at a time to answer questions about values from Warren and his congregation. Government Tries To Reassure Muslims On Charities Muslims, who are required by their religion to donate to charity, are getting advice from the Treasury Department on how to avoid groups that might use the money for terrorism. The department has put several Islamic charities on a list of groups that finance terrorism. Pastor Rick Warren Brings McCain, Obama Together The Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion marks the first joint appearance by John McCain and Barack Obama this campaign season. It's moderated by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren.