The church's influence on the morality of Catholics

There is some interesting new research coming out of the Pew Research Center. The survey includes data on a variety of issues, including abortion and in vitro fertilization.

Abortion is considered a moral issue by 49 percent of adults. Only 38 percent consider abortion either morally acceptable or not a moral issue. One would have to say that those arguing against abortion, including, Catholics have had some dramatic impact on public opinion.