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Dec. 11, 2008

Presidential Election yields 2008's Top 10 Religion Stories

The U.S. presidential election was the impetus for the nation's top religion stories of 2008, according to a survey of more than 100 religion journalists.

The religion specialists chose the controversy surrounding the Rev. Jeremiah Wright as the No. 1 story, with Democratic outreach to faith communities and GOP vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin's selection as the second and third top stories, respectively.

Barack Obama was named the top Religion Newsmaker of 2008.

Below, in order, are the Top 10 Religion Stories selected by members of the Religion Newswriters Association.

The poll was conducted among active members of the Religion Newswriters Association on Monday, Dec. 8, through Wednesday, Dec. 10. RNA members are journalists who report on religion in non-religious media outlets. About 38 percent of the nearly 300 active members voted.

Religion Newswriters provides all journalists with free tools and training to help them report about religion with balance, accuracy and insight.

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The 59th RNA Annual Conference Sept. 17–21, 2008, Washington, D.C.

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Audio from the 2008 RNA conference is now available.

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