Church and politics. This week Matter of Fact looks at the growing political divisions in the secular world that are finding their way into the pews. Plus, a higher-than-usual turnout among younger voters is leading to new policies around their access to the ballot box. And, the show revisits an Afghan family, just one of thousands that are hoping for a permanent home in the U.S.
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