The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Faith

What insight can Buddhism offer to the Occupy Wall Street movement?  Here’s one perspective. [Elephantjournal.com]

Israel has agreed to release 1,027 Palestinian inmates in exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.  While this news has been met with joy, it has also been surrounded with controversy. [CNN]

Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith often makes headlines.  Here’s an article that gives a more in-depth look into Romney’s role in the Church of Latter Day Saints. [NY Times]