A Gallup Poll published in August 2011 showed the views of members of different religious communities to the question of whether terrorist violence is ever justified. Nearly nine in 10 Muslim Americans said violent attacks on civilians are never justified, the highest level of disapproval among the groups surveyed.

The United Methodist Church web page on human sexuality.

Former Secretary of Education (2005-2009) under President George W. Bush. She was one of the main supporters of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act. She now works at the education consulting firm she founded, Margaret Spellings and Company.

The Washington State Jewish Historical Society is in Seattle. Lisa Kranseler is executive director.

The Texas Jewish Historical Society is in Austin.

The Southern Jewish Historical Society is in Atlanta and details the life of Jews in the American South. Dale Rosengarten is president.

The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society is part of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. It chronicles the history of Jews in the American West. Jeanne Abrams is director.

The non-profit Rand Corp., based in Santa Monica, Calif., does research analysis on various issues to improve policy and decision making.  Contact Jeffrey Hiday, director of media relations.

The New Mexico Jewish Historical Society is in the Albuquerque Jewish Community Center.