No Matter Where You Are, Religious Freedom Is Getting Worse
A new report showcases how persecution is getting worse—especially for Christians, the most-harassed religious group in the world—and becoming more widespread.
Churches Least Likely to Embrace Diverse Opinions, Adults Say
Looking for an institutions open to a diversity of perspectives? In a recent Pew Research Center study of adults, churches ranked last among five choices: churches and religious organizations; colleges and universities; community colleges; K-12 public schools; and local communities.
Almost 2 in 3 Americans Believe Slavery’s Legacy Still Affects Black Americans Negatively
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. adults say slavery’s legacy continues to negatively impact black Americans “a great deal” or “a fair amount,” according to a Pew Research Center data analysis published June 17.
Belief in Evolution Polls Higher When God Part of Poll
Perceptions of the public’s views on evolution are most certainly impacted by the presentation of poll questions, according, according to a Pew Research Center report.
Fat and Happy: the Comforts of Practicing a Religion
(RNS) — People who are active in their religious congregations tend to be happier, a new Pew survey finds. But that advantage doesn’t extend to their waistlines.
For Most Americans, New Research Says, Family Comes First
(RNS) — As many Americans gather with their loves ones for Thanksgiving, a timely new survey from Pew Research confirms what
Where Do You Fall? From Sunday Stalwart to Solidly Secular
A new religious typology highlighting “beliefs and behaviors that cut across many denominations” was set forth in an Aug. 29 report from the Pew Research Center.